Hospital Pharmacist

Under general supervision, an incumbent in this class is a professional pharmacist who responds to requests for preparing and dispensing medications and other pharmaceuticals in order to fill written prescriptions issued by physicians, dentists and other qualified prescribers. Pharmaceutical services are performed in accordance with established and approved hospital protocols, JCAHO standards and New York State Health Department regulations for dispensing and storing medications and controlled substances. Incumbents serve as health resource persons in a multidisciplinary health care team approach, advising on the pharmacology aspects of patient treatment plans when consulted. May be assigned to the Pharmacy in the main hospital or to one of the satellite services: Out-Patient, Correctional Health, RTI, Psychiatric Institute, or Oncology. Work is subject to shift assignment and weekend/holiday rotation schedules. Supervision may be exercised over Pharmacy Interns, clerical and other support staff. Does related work as required.

Possession of a valid license and current registration as a pharmacist issued by New York State and one year of experience where the primary function of the position was as a pharmacist. SUBSTITUTION : Either (a) Completion of a one year approved pharmacy internship in a hospital or health care facility or (b) a Master's Degree* in Pharmacy or a PharmD degree* may be substituted for the one year of experience as a pharmacist.

There will be no written or oral test for this examination. Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications will receive a rating based on an evaluation of their training and experience against the duties of the position. Be as concrete and specific as possible; vagueness and ambiguity will not be resolved in your favor. You are, therefore, asked to include in your application a summary of all pertinent training and experience. You will receive a grade based upon the college degree, continuing education credits and licensed work experience detailed in your

There are no residence requirements to participate in the examination, but preference in appointment may be given to eligibles that have been residents in the appointing jurisdiction for 30 days prior to the examination and at the effective date of appointment.