Clinical Pharmacist- Cardiology/ Anticoagulation Exp (Days)

White Plains Hospital; United States; On-site; USD 125,000 - 188,000; Full time

Job summary

White Plains Hospital in White Plains, NY is seeking a Clinical Pharmacist responsible for managing rational antibiotic therapy and high‑risk patient care within the Pharmacy Ancillary department. You will collaborate with physicians and staff to optimize therapies and contribute to clinical education for ongoing professional development.

Under supervision of the Director of Pharmacy Services, you will lead antibiotic stewardship initiatives, monitor antibiotic use, and promote best practices to

Qualifications

• Pharmacist degree and NY license required.
• 1–3 years pharmacy experience required.
• In-depth knowledge of pharmacy, pharmacokinetics and therapeutics.
• Residency or board certification within 2 years required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee rational antibiotic therapy management within the hospital.
• Collaborate with health professionals on therapeutic medication use.
• Provide education and training to health professionals in the clinical pharmacy forum.
• Support performance standards, infection control, PI and risk management activities.
• Lead and participate in clinical pharmacy initiatives to improve patient care quality and cost effectiveness.

Skills

Clinical pharmacology

Antibiotic stewardship

Pharmacokinetics

Therapeutics

Team collaboration

Education & training

Education

Doctor of Pharmacy

Bachelor of Pharmacy

New York State Pharmacy License

Residency or Board Certification within 2 years

Job description

City/State: White Plains, New York

Department: Pharmacy Ancillary

Work Shift: Day

Work Days: MON-FRI

Scheduled Hours: Day

Hours Per Pay Period: 75

Pay Rate/Range: $125,359.07-$188,049.62

Job Summary

Under the general supervision of the Director of Pharmacy Services the Clinical Pharmacist will assume the responsibility and accountability for the management of rational antibiotic therapy used within White Plains Hospital, or management of the critical care, transition of care or high risk patients as defined by area of responsibility. Will collaborate and consult with other health professionals on the therapeutic use of medication for patients under the scope of responsibility. Will also provide education and training for health professionals involved in this clinical forum.

Essential Functions

• Understands and adheres to the WPH Performance Standards, Policies and Behaviors.
• 2. Utilizes and monitors methods of Infection Control, participates in the PI and Risk Management programs,
• demonstrates competency by completing all established standards.
• 3. Utilizes all aspects of the Pharmacy process to meet the age specific needs of the patient in medication
• education, safety and patient rights into work practice.
• 4. Improve the monitoring and management of the clinical pharmacy antibiotic service or of critical care or high risk
• groups or the transition of patient care to include interventions to improve the quality and cost effectiveness of
• patient care.
• 5. Promotes the clinical pharmacy development of pharmacy staff by providing clinical leadership and education as
• appropriate.
• 6. Work collegially with others in all activities in order to achieve organizational objectives, cooperating in both
• interpersonal and team relationships to establish common ground, build shared goals and encourage new ideas.
• 7. Generate creative approaches and new ideas to improve performance, service and quality. This includes
• identifying and weighing options and interventions, involving appropriate people in the decision making process
• and making sound decisions after reviewing all relevant information.
• 8. Takes personal responsibility for all work activities and personal actions including following through on
• commitments, implementing decisions that have been agreed upon and acknowledging mistakes or failures
• without blaming others.
• 9. Demonstrates understanding and sensitivity towards others by treating people with courtesy and respect.
• 10. Display a high degree of honesty, loyalty and integrity.
• 11. Foster collaboration and trust among colleagues and departments who work together. Build a positive work
• environment by connecting work goals, activities and processes to the mission and values of the Hospital.
• 12. Maintains open dialogue by listening attentively to others and react in a positive manner to requests, questions
• and suggestions.
• 13. Shares information in a timely manner and keeps others adequately informed.
• 14. Practices cost containment measures.
• 16. Performs all other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree Pharmacy Required or
• Doctor of Pharmacy Pharmacy Required
• 1-3 years Pharmacy experience Required
• In-depth knowledge of pharmacy, pharmakinetics, and therapeutics
• Understanding of pathophysiology and up to date on recent advances and clinical guidelines
• Pharmacist - New York State Board of Pharmacy Upon Hire Required
• Must have Residency or Board Certification within 2 years within 1-1/2 Yrs Required

White Plains Hospital Medical Center is an equal employment opportunity employer. White Plains Hospital Medical Center will recruit, hire, train, transfer, promote, layoff and discharge associates in all job classifications without regard to their race, color, religion, creed, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, age, gender, actual or presumed disability, history of disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic predisposition or carrier status, pregnancy, military status, marital status, or partnership status, or any other characteristic protected by law.