Pharmacist

Job details

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.

The mission of the Division of Pharmacy Services aligns with the health center's ultimate purpose: "Leadership in the prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and cure of cancer and associated diseases through excellence, vision, and cost-effectiveness in patient care, outreach programs, research, and education." As a support service of the hospital, we operate using a multi-disciplinary team approach to patient care across all stages of development (geriatric, adult, and pediatric), with a commitment to excellence and compassion. Our professional and technical/support staff prioritize therapeutic effectiveness and safety while maintaining cost-containment.

Pharmacist- Transitions of Care Team (Main Campus)

Position Summary

The Pharmacist on the Transitions of Care Team is responsible for supporting safe and effective medication use during key transition points in a patient's hospitalization. This role focuses on medication reconciliation, discharge prescription review, patient education, and interdisciplinary collaboration to improve medication safety and continuity of care for patients receiving specialized cancer treatment.

What Makes You Successful

• Strong clinical judgment and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to prioritize responsibilities in a fast-paced healthcare environment.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Commitment to patient-centered care and medication safety.
• Ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams.
• Adaptability, accountability, and a proactive approach to identifying solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive medication reconciliation at admission and discharge.
• Review and verify discharge prescriptions in the Epic electronic health record in accordance with institutional policies and applicable state regulations.
• Provide individualized patient counseling and medication education to support safe medication use after discharge.
• Identify and resolve medication-related issues in collaboration with prescribers and other healthcare professionals.
• Coordinate care with Nursing, Medical Teams, Outpatient Pharmacy, Discharge Planning, Infectious Disease, Pain Service, Case Management, and other stakeholders.
• Support initiatives that promote medication safety, operational efficiency, and high-quality patient care.
• Participate in departmental quality improvement and patient safety activities as appropriate.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree
• Effective communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Current New York State Pharmacist license.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in transitions of care, medication management, or medication reconciliation.
• Completion of a PGY-1 Pharmacy Residency.
• Prior experience in hospital, ambulatory, or specialty pharmacy practice.
• Experience with Epic and Omnicell systems.

Schedule:

• Day shift 8 am to 4 pm

Helpful Links:

• Compensation Philosophy

• Benefits

• Rotating weekends and holidays

Closing:

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

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