Harlem Hospital Center has been a bedrock of the Harlem community since 1887. The hospital provides a wide range of medical, surgical, diagnostic, therapeutic and family support services to the residents of Central Harlem, West Harlem, Washington Heights and Inwood. Harlem is the largest hospital in the area, capable of treating the most seriously ill. Harlem provides over 90 specialized ambulatory care services, dentistry and oral surgery, behavioral health services, and community substance abuse treatment.

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.

Job Description

This class of positions encompasses professional staff, supervisory, clinical and administrative work within a pharmacy department, with varying degrees of latitude for independent initiative and judgment. Health System Pharmacists adhere to Federal, State and local laws and other regulatory requirements regarding pharmacy and institutional practice. There are three (3) Assignment Levels within this class of positions, and all personnel may be required to perform related work. The following are typical assignments within this class of positions.

Duties & Responsibilities

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:

• 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.
• Provides pharmaceutical education to professional staff at lectures, meetings or individually.
• Coordinates the activities of other supervisors in integrating the functions and staff activity of multiple Pharmacy units.

Minimum Qualifications

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.

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