Health System Pharmacist-Level III

About the Role

Lincoln Medical and Mental Health Center is one of New York City’s premier acute care hospitals, located in Downtown Bronx. As a teaching hospital renowned for its Centers of Excellence, Lincoln is a recognized leader in state-of-the-art medical technology and best practices. The pharmacy department encompasses professional, supervisory, clinical, and administrative work with varying degrees of independence and judgment, adhering to Federal, State, and local laws as well as regulatory requirements for pharmacy and institutional practice.

All personnel at NYC Health + Hospitals take a person-centered approach, exemplifying the ICARE values: Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence through empathic communication and partnerships.

Responsibilities

• Fills prescriptions and patient orders, resolves discrepancies in patient therapy, and follows up on problems.
• Utilizes clinical data to evaluate physician orders and 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 monthly inspections of patient care units and the Pharmacy.
• Maintains adequate medication supply in individual work areas.
• Participates in Pharmacy staff in-services and meetings related 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 projects or assignments.
• 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 statistical analyses.
• Develops and implements new processes to improve Pharmacy operations and quality of care.
• Orients new staff members and monitors/evaluates staff performance.
• Prepares unit work schedules and ensures compliance with regulatory agency rules.
• Manages adequate quantities of medication and supplies in the Pharmacy unit.
• Evaluates new FDA-released drugs for efficacy, adverse effects, and cost; makes formulary recommendations.
• Manages medication therapy for a group or unit of patients as part of an interdisciplinary team and participates in rounds.
• Coordinates the assessment of medication use and serves as a professional resource in specialty area(s).
• Initiates and/or participates in research studies; conducts drug administration aspects of drug research projects and prepares reports.
• Provides pharmaceutical education to professional staff at lectures, meetings, or individually.
• Coordinates activities of other supervisors in integrating functions and staff activity of multiple Pharmacy units.

Requirements

• For Level I: Possession of a valid NY State license to practice pharmacy.
• For Level II: In addition to Level I requirements, two years of post-licensure experience; or completion of a postgraduate specialty residency or fellowship program; or current Pharmacy Board Certification.
• For Level III: In addition to Level II requirements, one year of post-licensure supervisory experience or specialty clinical experience.