Health System Pharmaicst Level I

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Pension plans

Paid holidays

Loan forgiveness programs

Tuition discounts

Commuter benefits

Job summary

Woodhull Medical and Mental Health Center is seeking a licensed pharmacist to join its hospital pharmacy team. The role covers clinical and operational duties within a hospital setting.

Under direction, provides professional pharmacy services, fills prescriptions, reviews orders, counsels patients, and participates in quality and safety programs. The position may be part-time/hourly with variable shifts, including evenings and weekends as needed.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provides professional pharmacy services in a hospital or clinical setting.
• Fills prescriptions and patient orders; reviews therapy for appropriateness.
• Documents interventions, ADRs, and medication errors; ensures accurate documentation.
• Counsels patients and provides drug information to health care team.
• Operates and troubleshoots pharmacy systems and equipment; supports QA programs.

Education

Pharmacy license (New York State)

Job description

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.

Work Shifts

Rotating Tours: 8:00 A.M - 4:30 P.M, 3:00 P.M - 11:30 P.M or 12:00 A.M - 8:30 A.M (Part-Time/ Hourly) (22.5 Hours per week)

Weekends and holidays as needed

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.

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:

Examples of Typical Tasks

1. Fills prescriptions and patient orders, resolves discrepancies in patient therapy, and follows-up on problems.
2. Utilizes clinical data in evaluating physician orders to ensure appropriate therapy.
3. Provides and documents drug information and patient counseling.
4. Documents interventions, adverse drug reactions (ADRs), and medication errors.
5. Directs and utilizes personnel including technicians, aides and clerical staff.
6. Assists in the monthly inspection of the patient care units and the Pharmacy.
7. Maintains adequate medication supply in individual work area.
8. Participates in Pharmacy staff in-services and meetings relating to Systemwide and/or health care setting programs.
9. Operates and troubleshoots automated dispensing systems, as needed.
10. Advies prescribers on alternatives for non-formulary drugs.
11. Utilizes Outpatient and Inpatient computerized systems to enter and access patient care information.
12. Coordinates and analyzes statistics and/or clinical data.
13. Participates in quality management and utilization review programs.
14. May coordinate the work of a small group to accomplish a project or assignment.
15. May participate in the preparation and review of policies and procedures.
16. May assist in the development, implementation and execution of Pharmacy staff training curriculum.
17. 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.

Benefits

NYC Health and Hospitals offers a competitive benefits package that includes:

• Comprehensive Health Benefits for employees hired to work 20+ hrs. per week
• Retirement Savings and Pension Plans
• Paid Holidays and Vacation in accordance with employees' Collectively bargained contracts
• Loan Forgiveness Programs for eligible employees
• College tuition discounts and professional development opportunities
• College Savings Program
• Union Benefits for eligible titles
• Multiple employee discounts programs
• Commuter Benefits Programs