Pharmacist - Retail and Medication Reconciliation Team

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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: We are seeking a Pharmacist to join our Retail and Medication Reconciliation team located in the David H. Koch Center for Cancer Care, located on East 74th Street.

Role Overview:

• Review and process take-home prescriptions in the Epic Willow Ambulatory system as per MSK policy and state regulations

• Review and process investigational orders following corresponding protocol and institutional policies

• Perform non-sterile hazardous and non-hazardous compounding as per guidelines and procedures

• Provide patient counseling and medication management

• Complete inpatient Medication Reconciliation upon admission and discharge

• Coordinate services with all MSK departments of patient care (including nursing, medical teams, discharge planning, outpatient clinic, pain service, Investigational Drug Service, patient financial service, and International center).

• Coordinate services with main campus, offsite pharmacies, and regional sites

• Perform, maintain, and reconcile accurate perpetual inventory, including commercial, investigational agents, and narcotics

• Assist with research study monitor visits

• Assist with pharmacy inspections and audits

• Assist with copay collection using POS system

• Perform other duties as assigned

Core Skills:

• Highly motivated to work well independently and collaboratively as part of a large team in a busy and stressful setting

• A fast learner and be able to evaluate new information with speed and accuracy

• Meticulous and willing to adapt to changes in the workflow to improve patient care

• A person with strong sense of ownership and encouraging attitude towards others’ beliefs and ideas

Key Qualifications:

• NY State Pharmacy license

• 2+ years of experience as a pharmacist, retail with hospital experience is a plus

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills is a must

Additional Information:

• Schedule: 37.5 hours per week; Monday-Friday 8 am to 6 pm, Saturday and Sunday 8am to 4 pm; rotating schedule with 8-10 hours shifts. Require weekend and holiday coverage. (Subject to change based on the need of the department).

• Location: The David H. Koch Center for Cancer Care, 530 E 74th St, New York, NY 10021

• Reports to: Manager, Pharmacy

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At MSK, we believe in fair, competitive pay that reflects your job, experience, and skills.

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