CAH-PHARMACIST at Claxton-Hepburn Medical Center – Carthage, New York

Pharmacist (Part-Time) | Rehab & High Acuity Focus

Join a specialized clinical team at Carthage Area Hospital.

The Opportunity
We are seeking a high-caliber Pharmacist for a Part-Time (3 days/week) role. This position serves a critical access hospital with a heavy focus on Rehab and Swing Bed patients. You will manage high-acuity cases, complex drip protocols, and diverse medication therapies in a streamlined, efficient environment.

Why Us?
Balance high-impact clinical work with true flexibility. Manage complex cases and diverse therapies without the burnout of high-volume retail. This role offers the professional challenge of a large health system within the supportive environment of a critical access hospital.

Schedule & Setting

• Hours: 10-hour day shifts.
• Frequency: 3 days per week (No weekends).
• Environment: Small restock area; critical access hospital.
• Growth: Potential to develop into a Full-Time role.

Core Responsibilities

• Clinical Oversight: Interpret physician orders; act as the primary drug information resource for medical and nursing staff.
• Specialized Care: Manage medication reconciliation, high-acuity drips, and complex therapies for Rehab/Swing Bed populations.
• Operations: Compound and dispense pharmaceuticals; supervise pharmacy support personnel.

Requirements

• Education: Graduate of an accredited School of Pharmacy.
• Licensure: Current NYS Pharmacy License.
• Experience: Hospital experience preferred, but Retail experience will be considered for motivated candidates.
• Clinical Skills: Experience with IV Laminar Flow Hoods (or willingness to learn).
• Tech & Soft Skills: Proficiency with clinical information systems; self-directed with excellent communication skills.

Pay & Benefits

• Range: $64.07 – $105.71/hour
• Note: Actual pay is based on experience, qualifications, and internal equity.

Transitioning from Retail? We’ll Bridge the Gap.

We recognize that Retail Pharmacists possess elite multitasking, patient safety, and communication skills. If you are looking to move into a clinical hospital setting, we provide the environment and training to help you pivot successfully.

How we support your transition:

• Hands-On IV Training: We will train you on IV Laminar Flow Hood protocols and sterile compounding if you don't already have experience.
• Clinical Mentorship: Transition your medication knowledge into high-acuity drips and complex therapies through side-by-side collaboration with our nursing and medical teams.
• Focus on Reconciliation: Use your expertise in patient medication history to lead our Medication Reconciliation efforts for Rehab and Swing Bed patients.
• Manageable Pace: Move away from the retail "counter rush" and into a small restock area where you can focus on clinical accuracy and patient outcomes.

*The listed base pay range is a good faith representation of current potential base pay for successful applicants. It may be modified in the future. Pay is determined by factors including experience, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, location, and contracts. Carthage Area Hospital and Claxton Hepburn Medical Center are Equal Opportunity Employers. Minority/Female/Disability/Veterans are encouraged to apply.