Clinical Staff Pharmacist
About The Position
Under the direction of the Director of Clinical Pharmacy Services and the Director of Pharmacy Operations, the Clinical Staff Pharmacist optimizes patient medication therapy by providing comprehensive pharmacy services. Using clinical judgment and available resources, the pharmacist approves medication orders for patients treated at Highland Hospital and oversees and directly contributes to the compounding, preparation, and dispensing of medications in accordance with applicable state and federal laws and regulations. The pharmacist collaborates with the health care team to accomplish patient care goals. The distribution of clinical and operational responsibilities may vary depending on the pharmacist’s assigned responsibilities. A Level II pharmacist may focus on areas such as the main pharmacy or IV compounding, where there may be fewer opportunities to spend significant time on clinical responsibilities. Regardless of the assigned focus, the expected specialized knowledge and competencies are greater than those of a Level I pharmacist.
Requirements
- Fulfill the requirements to be licensed as a pharmacist in New York State.
- Have either at least two years of relevant acute care pharmacy experience or successful completion of an accredited post-graduate year 1 (PGY1) pharmacy residency.
- Hold a current New York State license, or be eligible for licensure, to practice professional pharmacy.
- Have critical-thinking, basic clinical knowledge, and problem-solving abilities.
Nice To Haves
- Pharm.D. degree.
- At least one year of residency training.
Responsibilities
- Optimize patient medication therapy by providing comprehensive pharmacy services.
- Approve medication orders for patients treated at Highland Hospital using clinical judgment and available resources.
- Oversee and directly contribute to the compounding, preparation, and dispensing of medications in accordance with applicable state and federal laws and regulations.
- Collaborate with the health care team to accomplish patient care goals.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
