Pharmacist I - Contract

Job Summary : The Pharmacist provides comprehensive pharmaceutical care through accurate medication preparation, clinical drug therapy management, and collaboration with interdisciplinary healthcare teams. This role supports critical areas including oncology, pediatrics, transplant, cardiac, critical care, and general medicine. The pharmacist ensures safe and effective medication use, offers therapeutic recommendations, and provides patient education. This is a full-time, 40-hour / week position, scheduled Monday Friday, 7 : 30 AM 4 : 00 PM.

Responsibilities

Prepare, compound, and dispense medications accurately and in a timely manner.

Perform chemotherapy preparation in accordance with USP standards and facility protocols.

Provide drug information and clinical support to physicians, nurses, and care teams.

Review and monitor patient medication therapies, ensuring appropriate dosing, interactions, and contraindications.

Offer pharmacokinetic and therapeutic recommendations based on patient age, renal function, and current literature.

Float between multiple service areas including :

Critical Care

Pediatrics

Oncology

Transplant

Medicine

Cardiac

Educate patients on medication use, dosing schedules, potential side effects, and drug interactions.

Resolve issues related to formulary and non-formulary medications following department policies.

Maintain accurate documentation and comply with regulatory, safety, and institutional standards.

Collaborate with healthcare providers to ensure optimal patient outcomes and safe medication practices.

Requirements

Strong knowledge of pharmacology, medication safety, and clinical dosing principles

Ability to work across multiple specialty areas (critical care, oncology, peds, transplant, cardiac, medicine)

Competency in chemotherapy preparation (required)

Excellent communication, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills

Ability to work efficiently in a high-volume hospital pharmacy setting

Education : Graduate of an ACPE-accredited College of Pharmacy Required

License : New York State License (0-2 years) required.