Pharmacist Clinical Staff

Montefiore Nyack Hospital; United States; On-site; USD 150,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Montefiore Nyack Hospital is seeking a skilled pharmacist to serve as a frontline healthcare provider in Nyack, NY. You will interact with patients, pharmacy staff, and multidisciplinary teams to ensure safe and effective medication use.

The role involves reviewing clinical status, participating in rounds, monitoring therapy, and supervising IV admixtures and technicians. You will contribute to new inpatient and ambulatory pharmacy programs.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years hospital pharmacy experience and/or PGY-1 residency preferred.
• Pharmacotherapy or other relevant Board Certification preferred or willing to obtain within 1 year of eligibility.
• New York State Pharmacist license

Responsibilities

• Interact with patients, pharmacy staff and multidisciplinary healthcare teams to provide safe and effective care.
• Carefully review clinical status and therapeutic options and intervene with prescribers as needed.
• Participate in rounds, monitor drug therapy, and identify improvement opportunities.
• Oversee IV compounding, prepare intravenous admixtures, and supervise pharmacy technicians.
• Assist in development and implementation of inpatient and ambulatory care programs.

Education

New York State Pharmacist license

Job description

City/State: Nyack, New York

Department: Pharmacy

Work Shift: Day

Work Days: MON-FRI, ALTERNATING WEEKENDS AND HOLIDAYS

Scheduled Hours: 7:30 AM-4 PM

Scheduled Daily Hours: 8.5 HOURS

Hours Per Pay Period: 40

Pay Rate/Range: $157,000+ per year

Job Summary

A well rounded pharmacist who will be expected to function as an independent, frontline healthcare provider by interacting with patients, pharmacy staff, and members of multidisciplinary healthcare teams. Safely and accurately treat patients by critically reviewing clinical status and available therapeutic options. Participate in multidisciplinary rounds, monitor drug therapy, and intervene when clinically necessary by modifying therapy or consulting with prescribers to recommend alternatives. Identify performance improvement opportunities and work on projects. Be able to cover various areas and shifts including unit based activities, IV compounding, and clinical monitoring. Prepare intravenous admixtures and oversee the pharmacy technicians to compound, package, and label medications to be dispensed. Assist in the development and implementation of new inpatient and ambulatory care pharmacy programs.

Essential Job Qualifications

1. Experience: 2-3 years hospital pharmacy experience and/or PGY-1 residency preferred.

2. Training/Certification: Pharmacotherapy or other relevant Board Certification preferred or willing to obtain within 1 year of eligibility.

3. Licensure: New York State Pharmacist license

4. Other:

Job Specific Contacts

1. General Contacts: Multiple contacts with physicians, nurses, patients and other hospital employees

Job Provides Direction to: IV technicians, pharmacy students, PGY-1 pharmacy resident

Environment and Demands

1. Environmental Demands: Frequent rounds to all patient care areas.

2. Essential Physical and Cognitive Demands, Manual Dexterity: On feet as required, some bending and light lifting.

Part I: Hospital-Wide Standards

A. Organizational

Demonstrates adherence to Montefiore Nyack Hospital "We Care" standards including:

WORKING TOGETHER "I will commit to work together in a courteous, respectful manner. I will demonstrate a positive spirit of service with all employees with whom I interact."

I will:

• Place team success above individual recognition.
• Be receptive to new ideas and approaches within my workplace.
• Offer assistance generously without hesitation.

EMPOWERMENT "I will be accountable, responsible, and self-directed in all aspects of my work at all times."

I will:

• See projects through to ensure completion.
• Problem solve with patients, family members, and other employees.
• Follow up to ensure a resolution.

COMMUNICATION "I will demonstrate positive communication in a clear, courteous and appropriate manner at all times."

I will:

• Use effective verbal and written communication to patients, families, visitors, and fellow employees using the principles of AIDET (Acknowledge, Introduce, Duration, Explanation, Thank You)
• Use positive communication in my tone of voice, body language, and choice of words.

APPEARANCE "I will dress in a manner that reflects a professional and positive image of the hospital at all times"

I will:

• Maintain a clean, neat, and professional appearance.
• Adhere to the Hospital's dress code policy.
• Promote and adhere to Montefiore Nyack Hospital's guidelines regarding a safe and clean work environment for employees, patients and visitors.

RESPONSIVENESS "I will demonstrate the ability to provide timely feedback and communication to patients, visitors, and coworkers."

I will:

• Respond empathetically.
• Apologize for delays and concerns.

EXCELLENCE IN SERVICE "I will strive to 'do my best everyday' in exceeding customer expectations."

I will:

• Anticipate and address my patients' and customers' needs.
• Avoid negativity and exhibit a "can-do" attitude.
• "Manage up" fellow employees, physicians, departments, and the organization, to increase patient confidence both internally and in the community.

B.MISSION/STRATEGIC PLAN:

Participates in activities which support the mission of the hospital

C. JOB SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES:

1. Demonstrates sound judgement when providing safe, effective, and compassionate care for patients including solving patient-specific medication related problems, IV and non-sterile preparation, and various aspects of the medication use process.
2. Participate in multidisciplinary rounds/conversations and regularly consult with prescribers concerning best treatment options.
3. Takes responsibility for patients who require therapeutic monitoring of medications including ordering appropriate labs, adjusting medication doses, and notifying appropriate healthcare providers as needed.
4. Documents all required activities in a timely manner.
5. Identifies and engages in organizational and department quality improvement activities to improve patient care, medication use process, and pharmacy operation.

Montefiore Nyack Hospital is an equal employment opportunity employer. Montefiore Nyack Hospital will recruit, hire, train, transfer, promote, layoff and discharge associates in all job classifications without regard to their race, color, religion, creed, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, age, gender, actual or presumed disability, history of disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic predisposition or carrier status, pregnancy, military status, marital status, or partnership status, or any other characteristic protected by law.