Northwell·Riverhead, New York
The pharmacist is responsible for interpreting, compounding, and dispensing medications while maintaining accurate patient profiles and drug records. They also provide drug information to healthcare personnel and conduct patient medication interviews.
Every other weekend and holidays
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
Interprets and enters drug orders and patient data into computer profile. Selects, prepares, and dispenses drug products to fill inpatient and outpatient prescriptions. Labels drug products as per procedure.
Dispenses employee prescriptions, initiates profile system, and provides drug information.
Interacts with health care personnel to provide information on drug action or delivery of various medications. Provides compatibility information for IV administration of various drugs.
Screens for drug allergy and drug interactions. Notes drugs or classes of drugs contraindicated in specific disease states. Conducts pre-admission and discharge patient medication interviews upon request.
Reviews patient charts and nursing medication-charting documents for accuracy and completeness to maintain accurate patient profile. Ensures drugs are reordered as per hospital policy and procedure.
Maintains records and inventory of investigation drugs, controlled substances, and methadone. Maintains records of transactions and delivery.
Manufactures, prepares, and labels compound and solutions, and other sterile products.
Performs related duties, as required.
Job Qualification
Bachelors Degree in Pharmacy including internship, required. PharmD, preferred.
Must possess current license to practice Pharmacy in New York State.
Minimum of one (1) year related experience to ensure familiarity with hospital pharmacy practice, preferred.
*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).
Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy and a current New York State pharmacy license. A PharmD and at least one year of hospital pharmacy experience are preferred.
Market context
Pharmacist openings in New York are typically driven by ongoing demand in hospitals, retail pharmacies, and specialty settings, with licensure and patient-facing experience often shaping competitiveness. Candidates with a Bachelor’s Degree in Pharmacy, a current New York license, and especially a Pharm D or specialty pharmacy background may stand out. 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.