Northwell·Village of Great Neck, New York
The pharmacist is responsible for interpreting, compounding, and dispensing medications to inpatients while ensuring accuracy and safety. They must review orders for inconsistencies, maintain controlled drug records, and manage pharmaceutical supplies.
Interprets, compounds and dispenses medications and other pharmaceutical supplies, using standard physical and chemical procedures to fill written prescriptions issued by physicians, and other qualified prescribers. Enters drug orders into computer profile.
Job Responsibility
Dispenses medications to inpatient in accordance with established policy and procedures.
Documents non-formulary drug approvals, restricted drug approvals and unusual medication orders.
Receives medication orders and reviews the order for completeness, interactions, and incompatibilities/inconsistencies; Consults with prescriber for discrepancies.
Reports prescription discrepancies to the leadership and documents unusual medication orders in the intervention log.
Dispenses medications; Ensures dispensed medications are labeled.
Compounds intravenous admixtures and parenteral mixtures.
Maintains each record utilized when dispensing controlled drugs, ensuring the appropriate, completed documentation as per required regulations.
Initiates computer generated label and maintains records/statistics, as required.
Orders medications and supplies; receives and checks medications and supplies for accuracy.
Performs related duties as required. All responsibilities noted here are considered essential functions of the job under the Americans with Disabilities Act. Duties not mentioned here, but considered related are not essential functions.
Job Qualification
Bachelor of Pharmacy 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.
The position will provide flexible shift options, each lasting 8 hours, within the hours of 7 AM to 7 PM. Variable shifts may encompass, but are not restricted to, the following: Monday through Friday, weekends, and holidays as needed.
*Additional Salary Detail The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future.When determining a team member's base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity).
A Bachelor of Pharmacy and a current New York State Pharmacist license are required. Candidates must have 1-3 years of relevant experience and the ability to work flexible 8-hour shifts.
Market context
Pharmacist openings in New York are often driven by steady demand across retail, hospital, and specialty settings, with employers looking for candidates who can start with minimal onboarding. Competition is strongest for roles that require an active New York license, 1-3 years of experience, and any needed specialty certifications. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your license status and tailor your application to the setting most aligned with your experience.