Pharmacist – MSK Westchester

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The people of Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK) are united by a singular mission: ending cancer for life. Our specialized care teams provide personalized, compassionate, expert care to patients of all ages. Informed by basic research done at our Sloan Kettering Institute, scientists across MSK collaborate to conduct innovative translational and clinical research that is driving a revolution in our understanding of cancer as a disease and improving the ability to prevent, diagnose, and treat it. MSK is dedicated to training the next generation of scientists and clinicians, who go on to pursue our mission at MSK and around the globe.

Exciting Opportunity at MSK: We are looking for a Pharmacist to join our Pharmacy team at the MSK Westchester in West Harrison, NY.  This role will support Ambulatory Pharmacy services to include conventional and investigational chemotherapy /biologic therapy, Omnicell support, retail as well as supportive care for the wide range of therapeutic modalities offered at the site. This individual will be responsible for all aspects of chemotherapy order verification, order entry, mixing, checking, and workflow for all orders on a daily basis, as well as other duties as needed.

Role Overview:

• Be responsible for providing chemotherapy and all medication needs to patients

• Review protocols and fulfill all other needs of the Westchester Pharmacy

• Prepare chemotherapy agents and investigational medications.

• Be involved in implementing new pharmacy technology and projects

• Assist with training new pharmacy staff; training and education of staff on new technologies, drug info, Omnicell usage etc

Key Qualifications:

• PharmD (or equivalent) required and valid NY Pharmacy license

• Prior hospital pharmacy experience including chemotherapy mixing preferred

• Omnicell and Retail experience beneficial

• IV compounding experience (preferred)

• Prior hospital pharmacy experience (preferred)

• Chemotherapy experience (preferred)

Core Skills:

• Able to problem solve operational, personnel, and patient issues

• Highly motivated and able to motivate and work well with others; able to adapt to constantly changing environment

• Able to make sound decisions, even in the absence of complete information

• Someone who has excellent communication skills and who supports the open expression of diverse ideas and opinions

• Someone who is able to follow through on commitments and who acts with a clear sense of ownership

• Able to build and deliver solutions that meet customer expectations

Additional Information:

• Schedule: Evening shifts with occasional rotations, including weekend coverage. 37.5 hours per week. Flexibility is required to meet the need of the department.

• Pharmacy Operating Hours are Monday - Saturday 7am - 9pm

• 100% onsite

• Reporting to: Manager, Pharmacy

• Location: MSK Westchester, 500 Westchester Ave, West Harrison, NY 10604

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