Clinical Pharmacist - Per Diem

Clinical Pharmacist

Location: SLH - MH Main

The Clinical Pharmacist provides distributive and clinical pharmacy services in a professional and competent manner to ensure rational and appropriate drug therapy for all patients.

Key Responsibilities:

Distribution

• Demonstrates a thorough knowledge of the hospital medication distribution system and can assist system users.
• Able to function independently and without supervision.
• At a minimum, processes work at a rate that meets the needs of the department, the patients, and the institution.
• Demonstrates knowledge of all relevant departmental, organizational, and federal laws, policies, and procedures.
• Performs tasks at a level of accuracy consistent with department expectations.
• Demonstrates the ability to access patient information via the system network.
• Trained in the storage, handling, and disposal of hazardous drugs in accordance with standards set by regulatory agencies.
• Ensures that the needed stock is obtained in an emergency.

Clinical Services

• Responds promptly to drug information requests using available references.
• Accurately identifies and prioritizes clinical issues to ensure that the most critical matters are addressed before less critical issues.
• Utilizes appropriate methods of communication for the type of problem. Timely resolution of problems is essential.
• Documents all interventions per department standards.
• Participates in clinical initiatives as defined by department.

Other Responsibilities

• Directs the work of pharmacy technicians to ensure adequate staffing exists.
• Remains current in the field by proactively reading medical and pharmacy literature.
• Apothecary only: performs patient education and counseling, including an assessment of patient comprehension.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• Degree in Pharmacy from an accredited college of Pharmacy
• Minimum 4 years of pharmacy practice experience in a hospital setting preferred
• Strong analytical, computer, and communication skills with an excellent attention to detail

Required Licensure/Certification Skills:

• Licensure as a Pharmacist in New York State required.

Rochester General Health System is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran