United Health Services
Patient Care Pharmacist, Inpatient Pharmacy
United Health Services, Binghamton, New York, United States, 13903
Job Responsibilities
Review medication orders for appropriateness (dose, route, frequency, indication, interactions, allergies)
Verify and dispense physician‐ordered medications in accordance with hospital protocols
Perform medication reconciliation upon patient admission, transfer, and discharge
Monitor patient therapy outcomes and adjust or recommend changes to optimize treatment
Provide drug information to healthcare providers, patients, and caregivers
Evaluate and prevent adverse drug events and medication errors
Ensure compliance with hospital formulary and therapeutic guidelines
Maintain inventory control of medications, including controlled substances
Document all activities in the electronic health record (Epic)
Ensure compliance with state and federal regulations
Precept pharmacy students and residents in clinical and operational settings
Position Qualifications
Minimum Required:
A Bachelor's of Science Degree (B.S.) or Pharm.D. in Pharmacy from an accredited college or university
Licensed as a Pharmacist in New York State or NYS internship permit
Preferred:
One year experience as a pharmacist