IV Sterile Compounding Inpatient Clinical Pharmacist in Utica, NY

Job Description

Job Description

Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree, active Pharmacist license, and minimum 1+ years Pharmacist experience required. Applicants who do not meet these qualifications will not be considered.

Position: Pharmacist II – Clinical Pharmacist
Location: Utica, NY
Type: Direct Hire
Schedule: To Be Determined

This role offers a unique opportunity to provide advanced clinical pharmacy services within a hospital’s decentralized care areas, such as the emergency department and intensive care unit. Reporting to the Pharmacy Operations Manager, Clinical Pharmacy Manager, or their designee, you will be instrumental in optimizing medication therapy and collaborating with a multidisciplinary healthcare team.

Responsibilities:

• Deliver clinical pharmacy care in designated hospital units to improve patient outcomes.
• Independently review and verify medication orders, ensuring appropriateness of dosing, route, frequency, interactions, allergies, and therapeutic rationale.
• Participate in multidisciplinary rounds to provide expert recommendations on medication therapy.
• Conduct medication reconciliation, offer patient counseling, and provide drug information consultations.
• Monitor medication profiles for potential drug-related issues and recommend interventions.
• Support and mentor pharmacy residents, including precepting, conducting educational sessions, and providing evaluations.
• Prepare sterile intravenous admixtures and compounded sterile products adhering to USP standards and facility protocols.
• Train and supervise pharmacy technicians and staff involved in sterile compounding.
• Engage in medication safety initiatives, quality improvement projects, and contribute to policy development.
• Ensure compliance with relevant New York State and federal pharmacy regulations.

Qualifications:

• Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree from an accredited college of pharmacy.
• Active New York State pharmacist license in good standing.
• 1–3 years of hospital pharmacist experience with a focus on clinical pharmacy in specialty units such as emergency or intensive care.
• Completion of a PGY1 pharmacy residency program.
• Preferred: Board certification through the Board of Pharmacy Specialties (BPS).
• Demonstrated clinical knowledge in pharmacotherapy and medication management.
• Experience and interest in teaching and precepting pharmacy residents and students.

This direct hire opportunity is ideal for a clinical pharmacist committed to advancing patient care within a collaborative hospital environment. If you are a motivated professional seeking to apply your expertise in a clinical setting and contribute to pharmacy education and safety initiatives, submit your application today.

Compensation for this position ranges from $60.00 to $70.00. Eligible candidates may also receive healthcare benefits, housing, and meals/incidentals. Full details of our healthcare benefits plan can be found here. This posting is open for 60 days after the posting date.

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