Clinical Staff Pharmacist- Full Time- Day/Eve

Nuvance Health-posted 11 days ago
$59 - $110/Yr
Full-time • Entry Level
Poughkeepsie, NY
5,001-10,000 employees
Hospitals
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Clinical Staff Pharmacist Education and Experience Requirements Required: BS of Pharmacy or PharmD. Experience in hospital setting not required. Performs all functions needed to ensure proper storage, preparation and dispensing of medications. Interprets and evaluates physician orders for appropriateness and safety. Provides information and recommendations to ensure the safe, timely, accurate and appropriate administration of medications. Complies with all state and federal regulations, established peer standards and hospital policies and procedures. Pharmacists may stay in this role for a maximum of 18 months before moving up to a Clinical Pharmacist 1 position.

  • Medication Processing and Dispensing
  • Reviews, interprets, and verifies medication orders for safety and appropriateness in a timely manner.
  • Conducts patient profile reviews prior to verifying/dispensing.
  • Identifies and resolves basic order entry and prescribing problems.
  • Makes appropriate interventions to ensure patient safety and regulatory compliance.
  • Dispenses accurately labeled medications in the appropriate packaging in a timely manner.
  • Understands all drug preparation techniques and can perform or oversee the timely preparation of medications to ensure product and patient safety.
  • Ensures all sterile compounded medications and IV solutions are handled and labeled according to applicable regulatory standards and policies.
  • Understands and complies with required Pharmacy Department documentation in all areas and can do so in a clear, concise manner.
  • Understands the purchasing process and assists in inventory control to reduce waste.
  • Can obtain drugs in select emergency situations.
  • Suggests appropriate alternatives to non-formulary medications.
  • Clinical Pharmacy and Drug Information
  • Demonstrates strong problem-solving skills and offers reasonable solutions/options.
  • Maintains drug knowledge and competency and keeps up to date with current trends and practices in pharmacy.
  • Demonstrates initiative in learning about new diseases and drug therapies.
  • Retrieves, analyzes, and communicates drug information from available resources in a professional and timely manner.
  • Demonstrates an understanding of the pharmacotherapy of disease states.
  • Patient Counseling and Communication
  • Counsels patients as needed about their drug therapy to ensure safe use and maximize patient outcomes.
  • Demonstrates respect for patients and maintains a pleasant and professional attitude.
  • Communicates any patient needs or findings with the medical team.
  • Communicates clearly, concisely, and courteously, both in person and over the phone, with all hospital staff.
  • Oversee/Check/Monitor Central Pharmacy Workflow
  • Actively takes responsibility for overseeing all activities pertinent to drug preparation, dispensing and distribution.
  • Conducts in-process and final checks on the performance of all actions taken by pharmacy technicians.
  • Oversees, prioritizes, and directs daily activities of the Pharmacy Technicians.
  • Maintains and promotes positivity, teamwork, and professional working environment.
  • Demonstrates ability to prioritize workloads, optimize productivity and maintain compliance with all regulations.
  • Recognizes and makes suggestions and recommendations to solve problems, increase productivity, improve department policies and procedures, and to promote cost-saving measures.
  • Project Management and Departmental Goals
  • Develops, initiates, maintains, and completes assigned projects.
  • Understands and actively contributes to departmental goals.
  • Demonstrate ability to work and comply with all pharmacy regulations such as but not limited to USP 797, USP 800, Joint Commission medication management, applicable state law, CMS code of participation and hospital/network policy.
  • Demonstrates ability to reference and look up pharmacy regulations.
  • Demonstrates knowledge and ability to work and comply with all pharmacy regulations, specifically USP 797 and 800, Joint Commission medication management, applicable state law, drug laws, and CMS code of participation.
  • Maintains compliance with all hospital and networks policies.
  • Demonstrates ability to accurately document any necessary regulatory documentation.
  • Identifies patterns of non-compliance and report to management as needed.
  • Conduct
  • Is a leader who exemplifies teamwork and accountability.
  • Abides to hospital and network values.
  • Maintains safe and pleasant working conditions and promotes productivity.
  • Follows policies and procedures.
  • Anticipates workflow and accommodates peak periods and effectively utilizes downtime.
  • Maintains a clean and clutter free work area.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.
  • BS of Pharmacy or PharmD.
  • Experience in hospital setting not required.
  • Computer skills, ability to multi-task and work independently.
  • Active Pharmacist license in applicable state (NY or CT).
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