Long Term Care Pharmacist (7 on 7 off schedule)

Job Title :

Long Term Care Pharmacist (7 on 7 off schedule)

Pay :

$64.27 an hr | Bi-weekly

Job Type : Onsite in Albany, NY

Shift Options :

Shift / Days : 7on / 7off 9pm-7am

Long Term Care Pharmacist Overview :

Accept and dispense prescription medications.

Monitor patient medication compliance and over-usage patterns.

Ensuring that the supply of medicines is within the law.

Ensuring that the medicines prescribed to patients are suitable.

Accurately maintain confidential records of all patients ensure proper management of patient records and pharmacy files.

Advising patients about medicines, including how to take them, what reactions may occur and answering patients' questions.

Provide consultation on prescription and non-prescription medications for storage, dosage, side effects, and drug interactions.

Provide services to patients, such as smoking cessation, blood pressure measurement and cholesterol management.

Educate patients on proper handling of medical devices such as blood pressure monitor and glucose meters.

Compound medications for external or internal use. Prepare sterile solutions following proper procedures.

Supervise pharmacy staff members including pharmacy technicians, pharmacy clerks, etc.

Maintain appropriate inventory on pharmaceutical and medical supplies.

Identify patients drug-related problems and effectively communicate with physicians and other healthcare practitioners.

Work in conjunction with physicians, nurses, other pharmacists, pharmacy interns, etc.