Clinical Pharmacist

Rochester Regional Health

1d • $12,000 - $165,000 • Onsite

About The Position

As a Clinical Pharmacist, your outstanding pharmaceutical knowledge, paired with your ability to manage staff and liaise with medical providers, leads to optimal patient care. This role involves managing the hospital medication distribution system, responding to drug information requests, identifying and resolving clinical issues, and participating in clinical initiatives. You will also direct the work of pharmacy technicians and stay current in the field through literature review. For the Apothecary-specific role, patient education and counseling are also key responsibilities.

Requirements

• Degree in Pharmacy from an accredited college of Pharmacy
• Strong analytical, computer, and communication skills with an excellent attention to detail
• Licensure as a Pharmacist in New York State required.

Nice To Haves

• Minimum 4 years of pharmacy practice experience in a hospital setting preferred

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates a thorough knowledge of the hospital medication distribution system and is able to assist system users.
• Able to function independently and without supervision.
• Processes work at a rate that meets the needs of the department, the patients, and the institution.
• Demonstrates knowledge of all relevant departmental, organizational, and federal laws, policies, and procedures.
• Performs tasks at a level of accuracy consistent with department expectations.
• Demonstrates the ability to access patient information via the system network.
• Trains in the storage, handling, and disposal of hazardous drugs in accordance with standards set by regulatory agencies.
• Ensures that the needed stock is obtained in an emergency.
• Responds promptly to drug information requests using available references.
• Accurately identifies and prioritizes clinical issues to ensure that the most critical matters are addressed before less critical issues.
• Utilize the appropriate method of communication for the type of problem.
• Timely resolution of problems is essential.
• Documents all interventions per department standards.
• Participates in clinical initiatives as defined by the department.
• Directs the work of pharmacy technicians to ensure adequate staffing exists.
• Remains current in the field by proactively reading medical and pharmacy literature.
• Performs patient education and counseling, including an assessment of patient comprehension (Apothecary only).
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level