Pharmacist (Shift Differential)
Work Location:
12 Interstate Ave, Albany, NY 12205, USA
Schedule:
• Hours per Day: 8
• Hours per Week: 40
• Shift: 7-on / 7-off, 9:00 PM – 7:00 AM
Position Overview
The Pharmacist ensures safe, effective, and compliant dispensing of medications while providing patient-centered consultation and supervising pharmacy operations during overnight shifts.
Key Responsibilities
• Accept and dispense prescription medications in accordance with state and federal law
• Monitor patient medication compliance and identify over-usage patterns
• Ensure prescribed medicines are clinically appropriate and legally compliant
• Maintain accurate and confidential patient records and pharmacy files
• Advise patients on medication usage, side effects, interactions, and storage
• Provide consultation on prescription and non-prescription medications
• Deliver patient services including smoking cessation, blood pressure checks, and cholesterol management
• Educate patients on proper use of medical devices (blood pressure monitors, glucose meters)
• Compound medications for internal and external use; prepare sterile solutions per protocol
• Supervise pharmacy staff including technicians and clerks
• Manage inventory of pharmaceuticals and medical supplies
• Identify drug-related problems and collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals
Qualifications
• Education: Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) degree required
• Licensure: Active New York State Pharmacist License
• Experience: Prior pharmacy practice experience preferred; supervisory experience a plus
• Skills: Strong clinical judgment, patient counseling, inventory management, and team leadership.
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