Pharmacist - LIGHTING STAFFING AGENCY
Plattsburgh, NY
About the Job
We're looking for a Pharmacist healthcare professional who is licensed to prepare, dispense, and advise on the proper use of medications. Pharmacists play a key role in the healthcare system, working closely with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare providers to ensure that patients receive the correct medications and understand how to use them properly.
Requirements:
- Dispensing Medications: Pharmacists prepare and dispense prescription medications, ensuring that the correct drug, dosage, and form are provided to the patient.
- Patient Counseling: Pharmacists educate patients about their medications, including how to take them, potential side effects, drug interactions, and the importance of adherence to prescribed regimens.
- Drug Therapy Management: Pharmacists review patients' medication profiles and may collaborate with doctors to adjust therapy for efficacy, safety, and cost-effectiveness. They can help manage chronic conditions like diabetes, hypertension, or asthma by recommending and monitoring drug regimens.
- Clinical Consultation: Pharmacists work in hospitals, clinics, or other healthcare settings, providing clinical advice on drug therapy to physicians and other healthcare professionals.
- Compounding Medications: In some cases, pharmacists may prepare personalized medications that are not commercially available, such as specialized dosages, formulations, or delivery forms.
- Monitoring Health and Drug Interactions: Pharmacists also assess the potential for adverse drug reactions and interactions between prescribed medications, over-the-counter drugs, and dietary supplements.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education/Skills Required:
- BS Pharmacy & Registered Pharmacist (NYS) license required (or able to obtain).
- 2 years of inpatient Hospital Pharmacy experience
- Ability to work onsite
- Willingness to work Evening shift
- Computer knowledge is preferred.
Shift:
- Primary shift: 2:30p to 11p
- Secondary shifts: 1p to 9:30p and 7a to 3:30p
- Partial Relocation
Benefits:
- Dental Insurance
- Medical Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Retirement
- PTO
Partial Relocation Assistance
Source : LIGHTING STAFFING AGENCY