Emergency Medicine Clinical Health Systems Pharmacist Lvl III

NYC Health + Hospitals/Jacobi is a 457-bed teaching hospital affiliated with the Albert Einstein College of Medicine. Work Shifts 7:00 A.M - 3:30 P.M 8:00 A.M - 4:00 P.M 8:30 A.M - 4:30 P.M 9:00 A.M - 5:00 P.M 10:00 A.M - 6:00 P.M Duties & Responsibilities Purpose of Position: 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. All personnel may be required to perform related work. 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. Examples of Typical Tasks (Assignment Level I) Fills prescriptions and patient orders, resolves discrepancies in patient therapy, and follows-up on problems. Utilizes clinical data in evaluating physician orders to ensure appropriate therapy. Provides and documents drug information and patient counseling. Documents interventions, adverse drug reactions (ADRs), and medication errors. Directs and utilizes personnel including technicians, aides and clerical staff. Assists in the monthly inspection of the patient care units and the Pharmacy. Maintains adequate medication supply in individual work area. Participates in Pharmacy staff in-services and meetings relating to Systemwide and/or health care setting programs. Operates and troubleshoots automated dispensing systems, as needed. Advises prescribers on alternatives for non-formulary drugs. Utilizes Outpatient and Inpatient computerized systems to enter and access patient care information. Coordinates and analyzes statistics and/or clinical data. Participates in quality management and utilization review programs. May coordinate the work of a small group to accomplish a project or assignment. May participate in the preparation and review of policies and procedures. May assist in the development, implementation and execution of Pharmacy staff training curriculum. In the absence of the supervisor, may assist in the supervision of a Pharmacy unit or function. Assignment Level II Tasks Supervises and/or coordinates the operation of a Pharmacy unit or major function. Prepares departmental reports, including the performance of statistical analyses. Develops and implements new processes to improve the operation of the Pharmacy and the quality of care provided. Orients new staff members. Monitors and evaluates staff performance and follows appropriate disciplinary proceedings, as necessary. Prepares unit work schedule. Ensures staff compliance with regulatory agency and health care setting rules and regulations. Responsible for the maintenance of adequate quantities of medication and other supplies in the Pharmacy unit. Evaluates new drugs released by the FDA in terms of efficacy, adverse effect profile, and cost; makes recommendations on additions and deletions to the health care setting's drug formulary. Manages the medication therapy of a group or unit of patients as part of an interdisciplinary team, and participates in rounds. Coordinates the assessment of medication use. Serves as a professional and technical resource for medical professionals in specialty area(s). Assignment Level III Tasks 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 Level I: Possession of a valid NY State license to practice pharmacy. Level II: Two years of post licensure experience; or Completion of a post graduate specialty residency or fellowship program; or Current Pharmacy Board Certification. Level III: One year of post licensure supervisory experience or specialty clinical experience. Department Preferences Minimum of two-year hospital experience preferred Residency program completed in Emergency Medicine preferred Board Certification preferred Specialization in Emergency medicine preferred Benefits Comprehensive Health Benefits for employees hired to work 20+ hrs. per week Retirement Savings and Pension Plans Paid Holidays and Vacation in accordance with employees' Collectively bargained contracts Loan Forgiveness Programs for eligible employees College tuition discounts and professional development opportunities College Savings Program Union Benefits for eligible titles Multiple employee discounts programs Commuter Benefits Programs #J-18808-Ljbffr