Health System Pharmacist Level II

About the role

Queens Hospital Center is a state-of-the-art facility that opened in 2002, providing comprehensive cancer treatment and quality medical care to residents of southeastern and central Queens. NYC Health + Hospitals' mission is to deliver high-quality care without exception, emphasizing the ICARE values of Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence.

Work Shifts

4:00 P.M – 12:30 A.M
Monday through Friday
37.5 Hours
Alternating Weekends

Duties & 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.
• Captures 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.

Assignment Level II Duties & Responsibilities

• 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.
• Makes sure staff comply with regulatory agency and health care setting rules and regulations.
• Ensures 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).

Minimum 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.

Department Preferences

PREFERRED SKILLS:

• Good oral/written communication

KNOWLEDGEABLE IN:

• Emergency medicine
• Stroke
• Antimicrobial Stewardship

Benefits

NYC Health and Hospitals offers a competitive benefits package that includes:

• Comprehensive Health Benefits for employees hired to work 20+ hrs. per week
• Retail Savings and Pension Plans
• Paid Holidays and Vacation in accordance with employees' Collectively bargained contracts
• Loan Forgiveness Programs for eligible employees
• College tuition discounts and professional development opportunities
• College Savings Program
• Union Benefits for eligible titles
• Multiple employee discounts programs
• Commuter Benefits Programs

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