Health System Pharmacist Level III

NYC Health + Hospitals; New York (NY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

NYC Health + Hospitals is seeking a Health System Pharmacist to oversee a hospital pharmacy unit at Woodhull Medical and Mental Health Center and to provide advanced clinical pharmacy services within a busy urban health system.

Under federal, state and local regulations, the pharmacist will supervise pharmacy operations, manage medication therapy, counsel patients, collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, and contribute to quality and safety initiatives across inpatient and outpatient settings.

Job description

Marketing Statement

Woodhull Medical and Mental Health Center is attuned to the healthcare issues that matter to the people of North Brooklyn. Woodhull focuses on preventing disease and promoting healthy lifestyles by reaching out to the community at various convenient locations.

Marketing Statement

Woodhull Medical and Mental Health Center is attuned to the healthcare issues that matter to the people of North Brooklyn. Woodhull focuses on preventing disease and promoting healthy lifestyles by reaching out to the community at various convenient locations. 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 judgement. 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. Under administrative direction, with the widest latitude for the exercise of independent initiative and judgement, supervises a complex Pharmacy unit or multiple Pharmacy units and/or performs as a specialty clinical pharmacist in a highly-specialized field within a hospital, clinic or other health care setting.

Examples Of Typical Tasks

At a more responsible level, performs the duties of 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.

At a more responsible level, also performs the duties of Assignment Level II:

• Supervises and/or coordinates the operation of a Pharmacy unit or major function.
• Prepares departmental reports, including the performance of statistical analyses.
• Develops and implements new processes to improve the operation of the Pharmacy and the quality of care provided.
• Orients new staff members.
• Monitors and evaluates staff performance and follows appropriate disciplinary proceedings, as necessary.
• Prepares unit work schedule.
• Ensures staff compliance with regulatory agency and health care setting rules and regulations.
• Responsible for the maintenance of adequate quantities of medication and other supplies in the Pharmacy unit.
• Evaluates new drugs released by the FDA in terms of efficacy, adverse effect profile, and cost; makes recommendations on additions and deletions to the health care setting’s drug formulary.
• Manages the medication therapy of a group or unit of patients as part of an interdisciplinary team, and participates in rounds.
• Coordinates the assessment of medication use.
• Serves as a professional and technical resource for medical professionals in specialty area(s).

Duties

In addition to performing the duties of Assignment Levels I and II at a more responsible level, the following are typical tasks performed at Assignment Level III:

• Initiates and/or participates in research studies conducted in the specialty area; conducts drug administration aspects of drug research projects and prepares reports of findings.
• Provides pharmaceutical education to professional staff at lectures, meetings or individually.
• Coordinates the activities of other supervisors in integrating the functions and staff activity of multiple Pharmacy units.

Minimum Qualifications

For Level I:

• Possession of a valid NY State license to practice pharmacy.

For Level II: In addition to meeting the qualification requirements of the lower level:

• Two years of post licensure experience; or
• Completion of a post graduate specialty residency or fellowship program; or
• Current Pharmacy Board Certification.

For Level III: In addition to meeting the qualification requirements of the lower levels, an additional:

• One year of post licensure supervisory experience or specialty clinical experience.

Department Preferences

• Providing high-quality patient care by optimizing medication therapy for adults with complex, chronic, and acute conditions.
• Collecting, analyzing, and preparing reports on findings related to medication errors, adverse drug reactions, non-formulary medication utilization, and other clinical activities.
• Improving medication safety and patient outcomes through the optimization and effective use of health information technology.