Pharmacist I

This is a contract position that requires a licensed pharmacist to work independently and perform various duties related to pharmaceutical services. The role involves checking prescription requests, preparing and dispensing prescription drugs, and providing advice to administrators, physicians, and other professionals.

• Prepares and dispenses medically authorized prescription drugs
• Reviews prescriptions for drugs as to appropriateness for dispensing to patients
• Maintains contact with pharmaceutical supply companies, pharmacists, and health care institutions to maintain current information
• Reviews patient medical records and medication profiles
• Interprets federal, state, and local regulations regarding pharmaceutical services and drug distribution
• Serves as a consultant to the administrator, program director, physicians, dentists, and other professionals on pharmaceutical matters
• Maintains, as required, drug inventories including, as necessary, documentation of all narcotics and other controlled substances
• Maintains all records as mandated by federal, state, and local regulations and mandates

• Graduation from a New York State or Regionally accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree in Pharmacy OR Clinical Doctorate Degree (Pharm D)
• At the time of appointment and during employment in this title, candidates must possess a Pharmacist License issued by the New York State Department of Education

The role requires the incumbent to be ON CALL Monday - Friday, during the hours of 7:00am-3:00pm, and/or 3:00pm-11:00pm, depending on the coverage needs of the department. The reporting locations for this role are Yaphank and Riverhead.

Suffolk County is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against applicants or employees on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, disability that can be reasonably accommodated without undue hardship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, citizenship, marital or veteran status, or any other legally protected status.