Inpatient Pharmacist
Buffalo, New York
Buffalo Psychiatric Center

Job Opportunity: Pharmacist Inpatient (Travel/Contract)

Location: Buffalo, New York
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Prepare and dispense therapeutic devices, drugs, and medicines.
• Share distributional pharmacy technician duties, including running an automatic repackaging machine and medication cart filling.
• Provide professional guidance and answer questions related to pharmacy policies, procedures, and pharmacy issues.
• Deliver a full range of medication management, medication education, and support for the clinical treatment team.
• Work hours: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday.

Required Qualifications

• Licensed Pharmacist in New York State.
• Current ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) certification (American Heart Association or American Red Cross).
• Current BLS (Basic Life Support) certification (American Heart Association or American Red Cross).
• Current PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) certification (American Heart Association or American Red Cross).
• Must pass competency exams as required.
• Background checks including criminal background and fingerprinting (to be completed onsite except for certain facilities).
• Physical exam within 1 year of start date.
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months prior to start.
• Required vaccinations or titers: Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella, Hepatitis B, Varicella.
• Drug testing (9 panel) within 1 year of start.
• Seasonal flu vaccination or declination for 2025-26.
• COVID-19 vaccine booster preferred but not required.
• Two professional references required.
• New York State Medicaid enrollment documentation required.

Additional Information

• This is a travel/contract position with a state-run facility; the hiring process may be slow due to bid and review procedures.
• Candidates must comply with all state-specific documentation and credentialing requirements.

Experience

• No explicit years of experience stated; standard pharmacist licensure and competency requirements apply.
• No prior travel experience required.