Health System Pharmacist-L I

Since 1875, South Brooklyn Health has established its reputation for clinical excellence and culturally competent care. It has designations as a Certified Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI) Center, an Advanced Primary Stroke Center, an accredited Baby-Friendly Hospital, a U.S. News & World Report high performing hospital. The hospital's staff is as diverse as the patients they serve. Interpreter services can be provided at any time of the day or night in over 130 languages.

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 - 4:00 P.M

Job Description

Purpose:

Under the supervision of the Director of Pharmacy, performs assigned duties involving any of the following: Reviewing medication orders, filling prescriptions and dispensing medications that comply with all applicable federal, state and hospital policies, procedures, codes and standards. Performs duties in a professional manner with varying degrees of latitude for independent initiative and judgement.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities:

The Health Systems Pharmacist Level I is charged with and responsible for:

• Displays knowledge of appropriate drug therapy.
• Demonstrates knowledge of the department and how it fulfills its role in the hospital's mission.
• Demonstrates knowledge of where reference materials are located and reviews literature to perform more effectively as a resource person.
• Appropriately reviews and interprets prescriptions paying attention to details to ensure the accurate completion of assigned tasks.
• Demonstrates the ability to effectively operate the Pharmacy computer system and other equipment utilized for routine tasks.
• Demonstrates the ability to correctly compound medications, prepare IV admixtures, TPN and medications used for chemotherapy.
• Demonstrates the ability to appropriately review medication orders for accuracy, completeness, potential interactions or incompatibilities.
• Deals with patients, visitors and staff in a respectful and professional manner.
• Demonstrates the ability to perform interventions with respect to questionable medication orders.
• Correctly calculates dosages of medications with respect to the specific age groups and to the patient's disease specific condition.
• Will rotate through various pharmacy service areas as required.

Minimum Qualifications

Possession of a valid NY State license to practice pharmacy.

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