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At NYC Health + Hospitals, our mission is to deliver high quality care health services, without exception. Every employee takes a person-centered approach that exemplifies the ICARE values (Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence) through empathic communication and partnerships between all persons.

Work Shifts

8:00 A.M - 4:30 P.M

Job Description

Assignment Level III

Under administrative direction, with the widest latitude for the exercise of independent initiative and judgment, supervises a complex Pharmacy unit or multiple Pharmacy units and/or performs as a specialty clinical pharmacist in a highly-specialized field within a hospital, clinic or other health care setting. In addition to performing the duties of Assignment Levels I and II at a more responsible level, the following are typical tasks performed at Assignment Level III:

Examples of Typical Tasks:
1. Initiates and/or participates in research studies conducted in the specialty area; conducts drug administration aspects of drug research projects and prepares reports of findings.
2. Provides pharmaceutical education to professional staff at lectures, meetings or individually.
3. Coordinates the activities of other supervisors in integrating the functions and staff activity of multiple Pharmacy units.
4. Provides pharmaceutical care in designated practice area(s) to patients from a fundamental to advanced level. Activities include, but are not limited to, participation in patient care rounds, proactive drug therapy reviews and monitoring, providing drug information, patient counseling, management of pharmacist-based dosing protocols.
5. Provides pharmaceutical care in ICU to patients from a fundamental to advanced level. Activities include, but are not limited to, participation in patient care rounds, proactive drug therapy reviews and monitoring, providing drug information, patient counseling, management of pharmacist-based dosing protocols.
6. Processes all orders/requests accurately and efficiently, verifying appropriateness of all drugs in reference to the patient's diagnosis, allergies, height and weight.
7. Contributes to the provision of pharmacoeconomically sound medication therapy by upholding Formulary standards in area(s) of responsibility.
8. Collaborates with other health care professionals as needed for problem resolution and/or achievement of identified patient specific goals.
9. Presents in-services for pharmacy, medical, nursing, and other staff members in area(s) of responsibility. Develops educational materials and provides educational programs for the pharmacy staff and other hospital personnel.

SUMMARY OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The HSP LVL III pharmacist assigned to ICU/Critical Care area is responsible for providing pharmaceutical care as a unit based pharmacist.

General tasks and responsibilities will include:
• Know the contents of the Hospital Drug Formulary, inclusive of restricted agents and appropriate ordering forms.
• Provides pharmaceutical care in designated practice area(s) to patients from a fundamental to advanced level. Activities include, but are not limited to, participation in patient care rounds, proactive drug therapy reviews and monitoring, providing drug information, patient counseling, management of pharmacist-based dosing protocols.
• Processes all orders/requests accurately and efficiently, verifying appropriateness of all drugs in reference to the patient's diagnosis, allergies, height and weight. Exercises good judgment in patient care decisions per performance standard and documents patient care activities and patient outcomes as impacted by pharmaceutical care and clinical interventions
• Submit ADR reports to the Adverse Drug Reporting Database in a timely manner.
• Contributes to the provision of pharmacoeconomically sound medication therapy by upholding Formulary standards in area(s) of responsibility
• Promotes a positive work environment and contributes to a dynamic, team focused work unit that actively helps one other to achieve optimal department results.
• Collaborates with other health care professionals as needed for problem resolution and/or achievement of identified patient specific goals.
• Serves as a mentor for staff pharmacists I and II supporting clinical and skill advancement.
• Participates in research projects to advance the pharmacy department's goals and the pharmacy profession. Submits research and scholarly work for publication, platform presentations, and/or poster presentations.
• Seeks opportunities to expand learning beyond baseline competencies with a focus on continual development as a Clinical Critical Care Specialist
• Presents in-services for pharmacy, medical, nursing, and other staff members in area(s) of responsibility. Develops educational materials and provides educational programs for the pharmacy staff and other hospital personnel
• Serves as a preceptor for students from the affiliated colleges of pharmacy

• Know the eligibility requirements of 340B Program.

• Other duties as assigned by the Director or designee

Minimum Qualifications

Qualification Requirements:

For Assignment to Level I:
1. Possession of a valid NY State license to practice pharmacy.

For Assignment to Level II:

In addition to meeting the qualification requirements of the lower level:
1. Two (2) years of post-licensure experience; or 2. Completion of a post-graduate specialty residency or fellowship program; or 3. Current Pharmacy Board Certification.

For Assignment to Level III

In addition to meeting the qualification requirements of the lower levels, an additional:

1. One (1) year of post-licensure supervisory experience or specialty clinical experience.

Department Preferences
1. Know the contents of the Hospital Drug Formulary, inclusive of restricted agents and appropriate
ordering forms.
2. Provides pharmaceutical care in designated practice area(s) to patients from a fundamental to
advanced level. Activities include, but are not limited to, participation in patient care rounds,
proactive drug therapy reviews and monitoring, providing drug information, patient counseling,
management of pharmacist-based dosing protocols.
3. Processes all orders/requests accurately and efficiently, verifying appropriateness of all drugs in
reference to the patient's diagnosis, allergies, height and weight. Exercises good judgment in patient
care decisions per performance standard and documents patient care activities and patient outcomes
as impacted by pharmaceutical care and clinical interventions.
4. Submit ADR reports and medication error/good catch forms to the department in a timely manner.
5. Contributes to the provision of pharmacoeconomically sound medication therapy by upholding
Formulary standards in Emergency Room.
6. Promotes a positive work environment and contributes to a dynamic, team focused work unit that
actively helps one other to achieve optimal department results.
7. Collaborates with other health care professionals as needed for problem resolution and/or
achievement of identified patient specific goals.
8. Participates on Stroke Team, (aid in collection of medication history, providing education,
management of blood pressure, reviewing exclusion criteria for recombinant tissue plasminogen
activator (rtPA), and facilitating reconstitution and administration of rtPA.
9. Serves as a mentor for staff pharmacists I and II supporting clinical and skill advancement.
10. Participates in quality assurance and research projects to advance the pharmacy department's goals
and the pharmacy profession. Submits research and scholarly work for publication, platform
presentations, and/or poster presentations.
11. Seeks opportunities to expand learning beyond baseline competencies with a focus on continual
development as a Clinical ED Pharmacy Specialist.
12. Presents in-services for pharmacy, medical, nursing, and other staff members in area(s) of
responsibility. Develops educational materials and provides educational programs for the pharmacy
staff and other hospital personnel.
13. Serves as a preceptor for students from the affiliated colleges of pharmacy.
14. Know the eligibility requirements of 340B Program.
15. Other duties as assigned by the Director or designee

If you wish to apply for this position, please apply online at employment.nychhc.org.

NYC Health and Hospitals offers a competitive benefits package that includes:

• Comprehensive Health Benefits for employees hired to work 20+ hrs. per week
• Retirement Savings and Pension Plans
• Loan Forgiveness Programs for eligible employees
• Paid Holidays and Vacation in accordance with employees' Collectively bargained contracts
• College tuition discounts and professional development opportunities
• Multiple employee discounts programs