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Full Time 40 hours Range URCE 219 Pharmacy SMH

Responsibilities

GENERAL PURPOSE:

Approves the ordering of medications for patients treated in the outpatient setting. Oversees and directly contributes to compounding, preparation and dispensing of medications for patients in accordance with all applicable state and federal laws and regulations for Pharmacy practice. Provides supervision of Pharmacy Technicians when assisting in medication preparation and dispensing activities as defined by NYS Laws and Regulations. Assumes additional clinical and/or project responsibilities for the department. Trains and educates new staff and learners.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Follows departmental and hospital policy and procedures related to dispensing of medications. Assists in creating and/or reviewing policies or Standard Operating Procedures for practice area. Dispenses medications accurately and in a timely manner. Independently resolves problem medication orders appropriately and in a timely manner. Identifies issues and potential safety risks, offering recommendations and solutions for improvement. Processes/validates medication orders utilizing current information system technology to create and maintain accurate patient profiles. Directs the work of technicians to ensure appropriate workflow as required. Checks all products requiring a pharmacist approval prior to dispensing. Participates in departmental Q/A processes, such as reporting and following up on medication incidents, reconciling MARs, reporting medication adverse events and errors, etc. Seeks opportunities to engage in quality committees or projects.
2. Develops or participates in a clinical practice by interacting with physicians, nurses, other health care professionals, and patients as a member of an interdisciplinary team on patient care units. Guides and recommends appropriate medication use. Participates in focused clinical initiatives as defined by the department. Identifies or participates in clinical practice changes focused on improved patient care and safety, utilizing experience and advanced training to provide guidance and input for future practice strategies. Participates in Medication Use Evaluations, clinical guideline development, or research projects when appropriate. Monitors assigned patient populations for clinical progress, including renal/hepatic function, culture results, and other applicable laboratory tests. Recommends adjustments to therapy as necessary. Documents clinical activities and interventions on a regular basis. Supports patient teaching initiatives, identifying opportunities and performing teaching and documentation tasks when needed.
3. Serves as a clinical/operational resource for other pharmacists in primary area of practice. Independently and thoroughly resolves problems with appropriate and direct communication to all pertinent staff in a clear and concise manner. Identifies patient care problems or safety concerns and does not pass on problems to the next shift without exhausting reasonable attempts at resolution and communicating progress. Provides leadership to the team when needed, resolving staffing resource issues, conflict resolution, service recovery, and appropriate communication across shifts and to managers when appropriate. Provides feedback and detailed communication to managers or direct supervisor when resolving issues and collaborates with other managers when solution is beyond his/her expertise or authority.
4. Provides training, mentorship and feedback for evaluating Level 1 and 2 Pharmacists, as well as other trainees, including technicians as needed. Contributes to Pharmacy PGY1 Residents training as assigned. Contributes to the training of pharmacy students for IPPE and APPE rotations.
5. Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor of Science degree in Pharmacy or Pharm D required. 3 years of progressive and relevant experience and responsibility in the acute care pharmacy practice environment required or equivalent combination of education and experience. Residency training preferred. Board Certification in practice area preferred. New York State Pharmacy License or eligibility required. Certified Pharmacist Immunizer required.

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How To Apply

All applicants must apply online.

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Pay Range

Pay Range: $130,000 - $ 168,750 Annually

The referenced pay range represents the minimum and maximum compensation for this job. Individual annual salaries/hourly rates will be set within the job's compensation range, and will be determined by considering factors including, but not limited to, market data, education, experience, qualifications, expertise of the individual, and internal equity considerations.