Per Diem Registered Pharmacist (JR232193)

ViziRecruiter,LLC.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Montefiore is seeking an experienced pharmacist to perform all duties without additional support, ensuring documentation and adherence to hospital standards. The role involves comprehensive dispensing, sterile/non-sterile compounding, and participation in performance improvement activities.

The candidate must hold a PharmD (or equivalent) with a valid NYS license and at least three years of hospital experience or a residency, plus ongoing CE credits.

Qualifications

• Pharmacist degree from an accredited school.
• PharmD or MS may substitute for some experience.
• Valid NYS Pharmacist license and registration.
• Minimum three years’ hospital pharmacist experience or completion of a residency.
• Continuing education requirements: 15 CE credits annually.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and dispense medications for unit dose distribution, ambulatory services and sterile/non-sterile compounding.
• Ensure 0 medication errors in routine performance improvement activities.
• Review orders for accuracy and therapeutic appropriateness.
• Address age-specific needs across neonates to geriatrics.
• Monitor drug therapy effectiveness and document results.
• Participate in rounds with other health professionals to discuss drug-related issues.
• Provide drug information to physicians, patients and families.
• Supervise pharmacy staff and interns as assigned.
• Contribute to training of pharmacy personnel and residents.

Skills

Patient care

Clinical communication

Team collaboration

Education

PharmD or Doctor of Pharmacy

BS Pharmacy (for substitution)

Pharmacy Residency

Job description

Introduction

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Overview

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Summary of Position:

Preforms all the duties of a Pharmacist position without additional support or assistance.Documentation of completed Departmental orientation.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and dispenses all types Of medications using accepted standards of pharmacy practice for unit dose distribution, ambulatory pharmacy services and compounding of sterile and non-sterile products,
• No medication errors detected in routine Performance Improvement activities. Has shown competency in preparing sterile products by passing written and practical examinations.
• Reviews medication orders for accuracy, completeness and therapeutic appropriateness.
• No medication errors detected in routine Performance improvement activities. zAddresses specific needs and characteristics of neonates, pediatrics, adolescents and geriatrics; can interpret data and carry out interventions appropriate to the patient's age-specific needs.
• Medications are prescribed appropriate to patient's age and weight.
• Compares current medication therapy with new medication orders to prevent inappropriate drug use (drug allergies, drug interactions, duplicative drug therapy, sub-therapeutic or toxic doses.
• No medication errors detected in routine Performance Improvement activities. Preventable adverse dmg reactions avoided.
• Monitors the effectiveness of drug therapy for individual patient cases
• Documents monitoring parameters and results.
• Participates in multidisciplinary patient care rounds with other health care providers to discuss or explain drug-related issues.
• Documentation of 8 minimum of weekly participation in medical nursing, social service rounds or meetings.
• 8.Provides drug information to physicians and other health care providers, patients or their families.
• * Documentation of services provided by intervention system or consult from nursing or medical staff.
• 9.Performs a detailed inspection of medication storage areas throughout designated unit/area in accordance with hospital and procedure. Conducted on a monthly basis.
• Assists in the orientation and training of other pharmacy personnel in peer or subordinate relationships. Participates in the training of pharmacy interns and residents.
• Participates in training process when assigned..Supervises and directs the activities of pharmacy graduates and residents. Participates in training process when assigned.
• Participation in performance improvement and other appropriate departmental committees. Identifies problems, finds and implements solutions. Involvement in one medication use evaluation per year. Documentation of participation.
• 13.Presents Inservice and/or orientation lectures to Pharmacy, Nursing or Medical staff at least once a year.
• Documentation of participation.
• 14.Performs admission drug history and drug discharge counseling for patients or family members as necessary. Chart or Pharmacy documentation.
• Directs other pharmacy personnel, as assigned.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited School of Pharmacy (BS or Doctor of Pharmacy).
• PharmD or MS degree and/or completion of Pharmacy Residency Program may be used as a substitute for some experience.
• Valid NYS Pharmacist license and registration.
• Minimum of three years’ experience as a pharmacist in hospital setting orcompletion of Pharmacy residency.
• Maintains professional competence through participation in continuing education programs and review of periodical literature.
• Maintains and provides proof of 15 Continuing Education credits each year.