Pharmacist II (Supervisor Pharmacist)

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: $103,000

*This position does not offer relocation assistance at this time

**Sponsorship is not available for this role

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

OPEN COMPETITIVE

Graduation from a college with federally-authorized accreditation or registration by NY State with a Bachelor's 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 County’s 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.