Senior Health System Pharmacist — Clinical Leadership

NYC Health Hospitals; New York (NY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Health Benefits for 20+ 

Retirement Savings and Pension Plans

Paid Holidays and Vacation

Loan Forgiveness Programs

College tuition discounts and proff. 

College Savings Program

Union Benefits

Commuter Benefits Programs

Job summary

NYC Health + Hospitals/Bellevue in New York, NY seeks a licensed Pharmacist to supervise a Pharmacy unit or serve as a specialty clinical pharmacist in a hospital or clinic setting, with responsibilities that include ensuring compliant medication use and advising prescribers. Shift is 3:30 PM–12:00 AM, 37.5 hours weekly with weekend and holiday rotation.

Required: valid NY State pharmacy license, two years post‑licensure experience or equivalent, and Pharmacy Board Certification.

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.

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.
• 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.
• In 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).

Education

NY State license to practice pharmacy

Two years post licensure experience

Residency or fellowship program

Pharmacy Board Certification

Job description

NYC Health + Hospitals/Bellevue in New York, NY seeks a licensed Pharmacist to supervise a Pharmacy unit or serve as a specialty clinical pharmacist in a hospital or clinic setting, with responsibilities that include ensuring compliant medication use and advising prescribers. Shift is 3:30 PM–12:00 AM, 37.5 hours weekly with weekend and holiday rotation.

Required: valid NY State pharmacy license, two years post‑licensure experience or equivalent, and Pharmacy Board Certification.