Senior Health System Pharmacist — Clinical Leader

NYC Health + Hospitals; New York (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Elmhurst Hospital Center, part of NYC Health + Hospitals, seeks a hospital Pharmacist at Assignment Levels I–III to lead a Pharmacy unit within a large acute care setting. The role involves clinical pharmacotherapy, supervision, and program development.

Under administrative direction, you will supervise staff, manage medication use, participate in rounds, and implement new processes to improve quality of care. Valid NYS pharmacy license and post-licensure experience are required.

Qualifications

• Possession of a valid NY State license to practice pharmacy.
• Two years of post licensure experience; or Completion of a post graduate specialty residency or fellowship program; or Current Pharmacy Board Certification.
• One year of post licensure supervisory experience or specialty clinical experience.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.
• 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).

Skills

NY State license

Supervisory experience

Clinical pharmacotherapy

Education

Pharmacy Board Certification

Postgraduate residency or fellowship

Job description

Elmhurst Hospital Center, part of NYC Health + Hospitals, seeks a hospital Pharmacist at Assignment Levels I–III to lead a Pharmacy unit within a large acute care setting. The role involves clinical pharmacotherapy, supervision, and program development.

Under administrative direction, you will supervise staff, manage medication use, participate in rounds, and implement new processes to improve quality of care. Valid NYS pharmacy license and post-licensure experience are required.