Health System Pharmacist-Level I

About the Role

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.

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 healthcare 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.

Requirements

• Possession of a valid New York State license to practice pharmacy.

Lincoln Medical and Mental Health Center is one of New York City’s premier acute care hospitals, located in Downtown Bronx. It is a teaching hospital renowned for its Centers of Excellence and a recognized industry leader in state-of-the-art medical technology and best practices. The team of highly trained and caring medical professionals is dedicated to providing safe, compassionate, culturally competent, and patient-centered healthcare. Comprehensive services are offered in Medicine, Pediatrics, and Women’s Health, in addition to over eighty specialty services.

At NYC Health + Hospitals, the mission is to deliver high-quality healthcare 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.