Job DescriptionThis position is accountable for those pharmacy services which require pharmaceutical education and state licensure; leadership experience and extensive clinical and professional judgment to provide quality care to Med/Surg patients. This vital resource works to establish clinical practices consisting of drug reviews for appropriateness, drug monitoring, participating in trauma codes and active involvement in the management of Med/Surg patients. These duties are performed according to departmental policies and procedures, and as scheduled by the supervisory staff.
- Possesses excellent mathematical ability, attention to detail, concentration, and alertness.
- Demonstrates the ability to organize and prioritize work with strong time-management skills
- Safely handles medications in accordance with state law and hospital policy
- Exhibits professional and respectable oral communication with co-workers, patients, outside vendors, and other health care affiliates.
- Demonstrates the ability to multitask, work independently, and function effectively within a team
- Can proficiently read, write, speak, and understand English.
- Is open to receiving training, instruction, and ongoing professional development.
Is open to leadership roles within the pharmacy residency programs.
- Facilitates patient care through clinical activities including disease state management, pharmacotherapeutic monitoring, and pharmacokinetic monitoring
- Serves as a pharmacotherapy resource to medical staff during multidisciplinary rounds and provides evidence-based drug therapy recommendations
- Provides drug information services to physicians, nurses, and allied health professionals regarding dosing, drug interactions, adverse drug reactions, and medication use in special populations
- Researches and develops pharmacy protocols and training procedures related to Internal Medicine patient care
- Provides formal accredited educational sessions, including medical grand rounds and pharmacy education programs
- Performs direct patient care activities, including bedside patient education when appropriate
- Performs and documents drug therapy interventions in accordance with hospital formulary, protocols, and targeted medication programs
- Investigates, documents, and reports adverse drug reactions
- Reviews Datix (incident reporting software) events related to Internal Medicine services and participates in follow-up, analysis, and quality improvement efforts as appropriate
- Participates in quality improvement initiatives and medication-use evaluations
- Implements appropriate drug cost-containment measures while ensuring safe and effective patient care
- Provides consultation to the Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee on pharmacotherapy-related issues
- Provides clinical support and guidance to pharmacy staff related to patient care and medication management
- Assists in the education and training of pharmacy residents, staff pharmacists, students, interns, and technicians
- Conducts research and data analysis related to Internal Medicine patient populations
- Contributes to pharmacy and medical literature through therapeutic, pharmacokinetic, or pharmacoeconomic activities as appropriate
RequirementsEducation:To qualify a Bachelor of Science Degree in Pharmacy or Doctor of Pharmacy Degree is required. Licensing/CertificationsNew York State Pharmacist License requiredBoard of Pharmacy Specialties (BPS) certification within 1 year of hireExperience:PGY-1 Training with at least 2 years post-residency experience as a Clinical Pharmacist is requiredPGY-2 Training in Internal Medicine or Pharmacotherapy with at least one year experience as a Clinical Pharmacist is preferredRegular or TemporaryRegularPosition TypeFull-time
Pay: $165,000.00 - $175,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Family leave
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Prescription drug insurance
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
Work Location: In person
