Temporary Pharmacist - Night Shift - Includes Weekend Hours - Southampton Hospital - Stony Brook University : Job Details

Position Summary

Provide direction and oversight regarding all aspects of routine and emergency drug acquisition, disposition, handling, storage, accountability, and administration. Review and determine appropriate drug reference material to be available for professional health care staff. Assists in training and supervision of departmental personnel. Performs clinical pharmacy functions as well as other related duties.

Duties of a Pharmacist include but are not limited to:

• Maintain established departmental policies and procedures.
• Compounds, labels, and packages medication and pharmaceuticals.
• Advises medical and nursing staff on the use of various medications including dosage, side effects, and composition.
• Ensures secure storage and counts of narcotics and other controlled substances on a regular basis.
• Assists in preparing required reports by compiling information.
• Documents clinical interventions.
• Checks for interactions between drugs, food/drug, allergies, and/or dosages.
• Acts as a drug information source for the Hospital.
• Shows competency in preparing LVP, PB, and TPN solutions.
• Shows competency in the usage of the C-2 Safe and Pyxis Med stations.
• Assists Hospital Staff with pharmaceutical waste disposal information.
• Supervises and trains pharmacy technicians on daily activities, including floor stock items.
• Performs other related duties and special projects as assigned by the Director of Pharmacy.

The following statements are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills of staff so classified.

This is a temporary position that may end at any time.

Qualifications

• NYS Pharmacy Registration and License
• Completion of a 5/6 year program from a school of Pharmacy
• Bachelor of Science or Pharm D degree

Physical Demands

• Standing, and walking 50% of the time. Occasional lifting of heavy objects.

As part of employment at Southampton Hospital, there may be occasions when travel to other locations is needed to support operational needs.

Special Notes: Resume/CV should be included with the online application.

• Stony Brook Medicine is a smoke-free environment. Smoking is strictly prohibited anywhere on campus, including parking lots and outdoor areas on the premises.
• All Hospital positions maybe subject to changes in pass days and shifts as necessary.
• This position may require the wearing of respiratory protection, which may prohibit the wearing of facial hair.
• This function/position maybe designated as “essential.” This means that when the Hospital is faced with an institutional emergency, employees in such positions may be required to remain at their work location or to report to work to protect, recover, and continue operations at Stony Brook Medicine, Stony Brook Southampton Hospital and related facilities.

Anticipated Pay Range:

The starting salary range (or hiring range) for this position has been established based on relevant experience.

The above salary range (or hiring range) represents SBSH's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.

Your total compensation goes beyond the number in your paycheck!

Prior to start date, the selected candidate must meet the following requirements:

Successfully complete pre-employment physical examination and obtain medical clearance from Stony Brook Southampton Hospital's Employee Health Services*

• Complete electronic reference check with a minimum of three (3) professional references.
• Successfully complete a 4 panel drug screen*
• Meet Regulatory Requirements for pre-employment screenings.
• Provide a copy of any required New York State license(s)/certificate(s).

 Failure to comply with any of the above requirements could result in a delayed start date and/or revocation of the employment offer.

*The hiring department will be responsible for any fee incurred for examination.

Company Overview:

Stony Brook Southampton Hospital as part of the Stony Brook Medicine provides direct access to the highest level of academic-based medical care. Located in the heart of the village of Southampton, two hours from New York City, the hospital provides healthcare services to a diverse community of year-round residents, second homeowners and vacationers. The population, about 75,000 in the winter months, increases sharply to more than 300,000 in the summer. Stony Brook Southampton Hospital has been recognized as a Long Island Top Workplace by Newsday among large employers (defined as having 500+ employees).

StaffCo is a Professional Employer Organization, commonly referred to as a PEO, duty organized and registered under the New York Professional Employer Organization Law. StaffCo and SUNY have entered into a professional employer agreement under which StaffCo is the employer of Stony Brook Southampton employees and responsible for employment, including, promotions, disciplines, terminations, the day-to-day direction and supervision of work, as well as labor relations and collective bargaining.StaffCo is fully responsible for providing all payroll and human resource services, including the payment of wages, collecting and reporting payroll taxes and maintaining any and all employeebenefits.  SUNY Stony Brook Hospital is responsible for the operation of the hospital and provision of health care and is the co-employer as is necessary to conduct its responsibilities and for related licensure, regulatory or statutory requirements and obligations. 

Given StaffCo's employment responsibilities, it is deemed the “employer” for employment and labor law purposes.  Thus, the employees are private sector employees of StaffCo, not public sector employees of SUNY.  The private sector nature of the StaffCo employees has been approved by NYS Civil Service and upheld in a decision by the US National Labor Relations Board.

Stony Brook Medicine is committed to excellence in diversity and the creation of an inclusive learning and working environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status and all other protected classes under federal or state laws.

Stony Brook Southampton Hospital, consistent with our shared core values and our intent to achieve excellence, remains dedicated to supporting healthier and more resilient communities, both locally and globally.