Job Title: Clinical Pharmacist
Location: SLH - MH Main
Department: Pharmacy
Hours Per Week: Per Diem
Schedule: 8a-4p - Days and 8a-1p -Weekends
Summary
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 / Aff
Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran