International Pharmacist Pending License
About The Position
As a community, the University of Rochester is defined by a deep commitment to Meliora - Ever Better. Embedded in that ideal are the values we share: equity, leadership, integrity, openness, respect, and accountability. Together, we will set the highest standards for how we treat each other to ensure our community is welcoming to all and is a place where all can thrive. This is a temporary, full-time position with a scheduled weekly hour of 40. The role is in the Pharmacy SMH department and the work shift is UR - Day. The compensation range is $25.00 - $33.75 per hour. Individual salaries will be determined by factors including market data, education, experience, qualifications, expertise, and internal equity.
Requirements
- Degree equivalent to B.S or Pharm.D from an international school or college of pharmacy
- Three years practice as a pharmacist in a jurisdiction outside of the United States required.
- Excellent communication skills required.
- Attention to detail required.
- Independent judgment and decision-making required.
- Valid RPI-Reg Pharmacy Intern in NYS permit within 3 years of hire required.
Responsibilities
- Performs functions that assist the pharmacy department and administration with quality, safety, and operational activities.
- Prior to being granted a NYS Intern Permit, job duties are restricted to only those that an unlicensed person can perform.
- Participates in special projects and assignments, including quality assurance, medication safety, and operational and clinical initiatives as available.
- Conducts quality assurance (QA), medically unlikely edits (MUE), or other research to document the value and contribution of clinical pharmacy services.
- Participate in departmental QA processes such as reporting and following up on medication incidents, reconciling medication administration records, cost-savings initiatives, etc.
- Prepares materials and actively contribute to assigned committees, workgroups, and task forces that advance the mission of the pharmacy department and organization.
- Contributes to the drug distribution process.
- Operates and maintains automated systems or technology.
- Stocks medication areas appropriately, including automated systems, to meet the needs of the area based on demand.
- Rotates stock effectively, checking expiration dates to minimize waste and remove any expired medications from the area.
- Utilizes medication delivery systems efficiently, including pneumatic tube systems and hand delivery.
- Utilizes effective service recovery techniques to troubleshoot and solve problems that may arise in the medication use system and communicates resolution to appropriate staff in a timely manner.
- Triages phone calls and handles medication requests appropriately, deferring all clinical decisions to a licensed pharmacist for follow-up.
- Resolves problems with appropriate and direct communication to all pertinent staff in a clear and concise manner.
- Identifies problems and exhausts reasonable attempts at resolution and communicating progress.
- Problem-solving will often go beyond the specific issue and may require participation in interdisciplinary teams or revising hospital or departmental policies, procedures, or treatment guidelines.
- Contacts supervisor for assistance when the solution is beyond their expertise or authority.
- Other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
