Pharmacist II (Supervisor Pharmacist)

Under general supervision an employee in this class plans organizes and directs the operation of the designated registered pharmacy. The work includes the training and supervision of a professional and technical pharmacy staff development and administration of pharmacy procedures and supervision over the distribution of all drugs and medications to patients. The work is reviewed by an administrative supervisor through conferences written reports and observation of the operations of the pharmacy.

Does related work as required and reports directly to the Director of Pharmacy.

Work Schedule:
Monday - Friday
Hours: 7:00am - 3:00pm

KEY ELEMENTS OF THE ROLE:

• Supervises directs and controls the practice of pharmacy at the County Health facility conducts orientation programs for professional and technical staff;

• Prepares and dispenses medically authorized prescription drugs;

• Reviews prescriptions for drugs as to appropriateness for dispensing to patients;

• May review medical and surgical equipment prescriptions;

• Maintains contact with pharmaceutical companies; pharmacists and health care institutions to maintain current information;

• Supervises purchasing procedures for all drugs and equipment used in the pharmacy;

• Interprets federal state and local regulations regarding pharmaceutical services and drug distribution;

• Maintains all records relating to the purchase and distribution of controlled substances;

• Conducts and participates in in-service education with medical personnel;

• Serves as a consultant to the administrator program director physicians dentists and other professionals on pharmaceutical matters;

• Maintains all records as mandated by federal state and local regulations and mandates.

Location: Riverhead Correctional facility

Work Schedule:

Monday - Friday

Hours: 7:00am - 3:00pm

Salary Range: $103000

*This position doesnotoffer relocation assistance at this time

**Sponsorship isnotavailable for this role

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

OPEN COMPETITIVE

Graduation from a college with federally-authorized accreditation or registration by NY State with a Bachelors Degree in Pharmacy

AND

Two (2) years of experience as a Licensed Pharmacist.

PROMOTIONAL
Two (2) years of permanent competitive status as a Pharmacist I.

Suffolk Countys Commitment to Diversity Inclusion & Equity:

• Our focus is to promote support and implement the County-wide diversity and inclusion strategic plan.
• We achieve results in all our responsibilities through the use of diversity and inclusion best practices.
• We maintain a familiarity with Diversity & Inclusion trends and best practices.

Suffolk County is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against applicants or employees on the basis of race color religion creed national origin ancestry disability that can be reasonably accommodated without undue hardship sex sexual orientation gender identity age citizenship marital or veteran status or any other legally protected status.