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Gurwin Healthcare System is a full continuum of care providing extraordinary care and caring to the people that we serve. Set on a 36-acre campus in Commack, NY, the Gurwin Healthcare System includes the 460-bed Gurwin Jewish Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, providing short-term rehabilitation and long-term skilled nursing care, memory care, respiratory and ventilator care, palliative and hospice care, social and medical adult day programs, and on-site dialysis and infusion therapy. Sharing the campus is Gurwin’s Assisted Living community (Gurwin Jewish Fay J. Lindner Residences), our independent living community (Fountaingate Gardens) and Gurwin Certified and Licensed Home Care Services Agencies.

Our innovative facility and growing services offer opportunities to advance your career. We are currently seeking a full-time Pharmacist who will embody the passion and commitment required to deliver the ultimate care for our residents. You will be scheduled to work Monday through Friday from 7:00am until 3:00pm and every 5th weekend from 7:00am-2:30pm. The candidate will be responsible for caring for geriatric residents to ensure regulatory compliance and to continue our reputation of providing the gold standard of excellence in quality care for those we serve.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• Pharm D preferred or BS in Pharmacy

• Hospital or LTC experience required

• BCGP (cerified geriatric pharmacist) preferred

• Current New York State License to practice pharmacy.

  DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Interprets and enters drug orders and patient data into computer profile.

• Compounds IV’s and dispense medication upon written prescription from staff physicians, staff physicians’ assistants, and staff nurse practitioners.

• Provides drug information to medical and nursing staff.

• Supervises all functions of pharmacy technician staff.

• Reviews resident’s medical drug regimen on a monthly basis, reporting any medication irregularities, adverse drug reactions, or possible problems related to multiple drug therapy for the geriatric and making recommendations.

• Maintains computerized patient profiles for all residents.

• Dispenses medication in a manner which meets all State and Federal prescription laws,

• Demonstrates the ability to discern the medication needs and behaviors of the subacute/rehab population and to communicate to residents and/or family members relating to medication regimen.

• Maintain records and inventory of medications.

• Make recommendations to medical staff regarding formulary.

  We offer an excellent salary, dynamic work environment and a comprehensive benefits package.

  Benefits:

  · Medical Insurance (Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield) for eligible employees, plus a family option. Includes:

  o Fitness Reimbursement Program

  o Wellness discounts

  · Dental Insurance through MetLife

  · Vision Insurance through Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield (EyeMed)

  · Accrued holiday/personal and vacation time; payout for unused sick time for those who qualify

  · Flexible Spending Account – Medical and/or Dependent Care

  · Long term disability Insurance for those who qualify (no cost to employee)

  · Life Insurance – value is equal to employee’s annual salary (no cost to employee)

  · National Employee Assistance Program (no cost to employee)

  · Childcare, membership and program discounts at Suffolk YJCC, Commack and Mid-Island YJCC, Plainview

  · Tax deferred annuity plan – employee automatically enrolled with 3% contribution / employer contributes 4% after one year of service (graded vesting)

  · Tuition Reimbursement up to $5,000 per year

  · Sign-on bonus for specified clinical positions

  · Employee Referral Bonus for specified clinical positions

  · Starbuck’s café on-site

  · Staff cafeteria with subsidized pricing

  · Employee perks including holiday gift cards, System-wide annual BBQ and Winter Celebrations, meals, treats and other theme related staff events

  · Other discounts and added value for employees from outside corporations including BJs membership discount, BethpageFCU savings perks, Plum Benefits Entertainment discounts and more!

EOE M/F/D/V