Health System Pharmacist Level I

NYC Health + Hospitals; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

NYC Health + Hospitals/Jacobi is seeking a licensed pharmacist to deliver professional pharmacy services within a hospital setting. The role includes reviewing orders, counseling patients, and coordinating with a multidisciplinary team to ensure safe and effective therapy.

Strong regulatory knowledge and leadership abilities are essential. Responsibilities include managing drug information, documenting interventions, and participating in quality programs to support high‑quality patient care in a

Qualifications

• Licensed pharmacist with ability to practice in NY.
• Experience providing patient counseling and clinical services.
• Familiar with hospital pharmacy operations and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional pharmacy services in hospital/clinic settings.
• Evaluate physician orders for appropriate therapy using clinical data.
• Enter and access patient information in pharmacy systems.
• Provide drug information and patient counseling; document interventions.
• Supervise technicians and clerical staff as needed.
• Maintain adequate medication supply and participate in unit inspections.
• Participate in quality management and utilization review programs.

Skills

Clinical pharmacy

Patient counseling

Team leadership

Regulatory compliance

Education

Pharmacist license NY

Tools

Pharmacy software

Job description

Marketing Statement

NYC Health + Hospitals/Jacobi is a 457-bed teaching hospital affiliated with the Albert Einstein College of Medicine. The facility has earned numerous Center of Excellence designations, accreditation, and recognition for its renowned Level 1 Trauma Center, Burn Center, Surgical Intensive Care Unit, regional Stroke Center, Snakebite Treatment Center, Breast Health Center, Bariatric Surgery Center, and Cancer Service. The facility also offers the region’s only multi-person hyperbaric chamber, allowing up to nine patients to dive together at one time. Jacobi’s Ambulatory Care Pavilion is a stunning complement to its inpatient acute care, allowing staff to provide patients with high-quality service in a modern, state of the art environment.

Marketing Statement

NYC Health + Hospitals/Jacobi is a 457-bed teaching hospital affiliated with the Albert Einstein College of Medicine. The facility has earned numerous Center of Excellence designations, accreditation, and recognition for its renowned Level 1 Trauma Center, Burn Center, Surgical Intensive Care Unit, regional Stroke Center, Snakebite Treatment Center, Breast Health Center, Bariatric Surgery Center, and Cancer Service. The facility also offers the region’s only multi-person hyperbaric chamber, allowing up to nine patients to dive together at one time. Jacobi’s Ambulatory Care Pavilion is a stunning complement to its inpatient acute care, allowing staff to provide patients with high-quality service in a modern, state of the art environment.

At NYC Health + Hospitals, our mission is to deliver high quality care health services, without exception. Every employee takes a person‑centered approach that exemplifies the ICARE values (Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence) through empathic communication and partnerships between all persons.

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.

Examples Of Typical Tasks

Under direction, with moderate latitude for the exercise of independent initiative and judgment, provides professional pharmacy services in a hospital, clinic or other health care setting. The following are typical tasks performed at 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.

Minimum Qualifications

Possession of a valid NY State license to practice pharmacy.