Pharmaceutical Specialist

We are seeking a highly skilled Pharmaceutical Specialist to join our team at Northwell Health.

About the Role:

The successful candidate will be responsible for interpreting, compounding and dispensing medications and other pharmaceutical supplies, using standard physical and chemical procedures to fill written prescriptions issued by physicians and other qualified prescribers.

Key Responsibilities:

• Dispensing medications to inpatients in accordance with established policy and procedures.
• Documenting non-formulary drug approvals, restricted drug approvals and unusual medication orders.
• Receiving medication orders and reviewing them for completeness, interactions, and incompatibilities/inconsistencies; consulting with prescribers for discrepancies.
• Reporting prescription discrepancies to leadership and documenting unusual medication orders in the intervention log.
• Dispensing medications and ensuring they are labeled.
• Compounding intravenous admixtures and parenteral mixtures.
• Maintaining records of controlled drugs and ensuring proper documentation as per required regulations.
• Initiating computer-generated labels and maintaining records/statistics as required.
• Ordering medications and supplies and checking them for accuracy.
• Performing related duties as required.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Pharmacy degree required.
• Current License to practice as a Pharmacist in New York State required, plus specialized certifications as needed.
• 1-3 years of relevant experience required. Hospital experience preferred.

Salary: The salary range for this position is $70.07-$79.46/hour.

Benefits: At Northwell Health, we offer competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits to our employees, including medical, dental and vision coverage, 401(k) matching and paid time off.