Senior Pharmacist - R5 Chemo

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Exciting Opportunity at MSK: We are seeking a Pharmacist to join our Main Campus Chemo Pharmacy team. 

Role Overview:

• Verify and prepare investigational, chemotherapy, and non-chemotherapy agents utilizing proper aseptic and compounding skills
• Enter premeds and anti-emetics per institutional guidelines
• Have a good understanding of inpatient operation and demonstrate flexibility and adaptability
• Execute cleanroom operations
• Other duties as needed

Key Qualifications:

• PharmD (or equivalent)
• Valid NY Pharmacist license
• Prior hospital pharmacy and chemotherapy experience preferred
• IV compounding experience (preferred)
• Strong computer skills and the ability to develop a good understanding of pharmacy systems

Core Skills:

• Highly motivated and able to work well with others in a demanding environment
• Able to adopt a culture centered around patient safety and cleanroom sterility
• Able to make sound judgements even with incomplete information
• Able to suggest changes to workflow to improve patient care
• Someone with a strong sense of ownership and willingness to learn in an empowering environment
• Someone with a substantial understanding of computer and pharmacy systems
• Someone with a supportive attitude towards others’ beliefs and ideas

Additional Information:

• Hours: Variable shifts (8-hour & 10-hour); Monday - Friday (between 7 am-11 pm) and Sunday & Saturday (between 7 am – 7 pm). Hours subject to change
• Location: Main Campus - R5 Chemo
• 100% Onsite
• Reporst to: Manager, Chemo Pharmacy

Pay Range: $60.93-$100.62

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