Pharmacist 3, Inpatient - Strong West

University of Rochester • Town of Clarkson, NY

2d • $126,256 - $170,456 • Onsite

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 role involves approving the ordering of medications, compounding, preparation, and dispensing of medications in accordance with state and federal laws. The Pharmacist will also supervise pharmacy technicians, resolve medication order problems, maintain accurate patient profiles, and communicate effectively with hospital staff. Additionally, the position requires participation in quality assurance processes, clinical practice by interacting with healthcare professionals and patients, monitoring patient populations, recommending therapy adjustments, documenting clinical activities, and educating staff and patients. The role also includes performing "charge pharmacist" duties when scheduled, which involves coordinating resources, problem-solving, and resolving staff conflicts. Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy
• 3 years of relevant experience required
• Licensed Pharmacist upon hire required
• A high level of competence in pharmacy operations and/or clinical therapeutics required

Nice To Haves

• Pharm D preferred
• Residency Training preferred
• Board certification in a relevant specialty within 2 years required

Responsibilities

• Approves the ordering of medications for patients treated at the medical center.
• Oversees and directly contributes to compounding, preparation and dispensing of medications for patients of SMH in accordance with all applicable state and federal laws and regulations for Pharmacy practice.
• Supervises pharmacy technicians.
• Understands and follows departmental and hospital policies and procedures related to dispensing of medications.
• Dispenses medications accurately and in a timely manner.
• Independently resolves problem medication orders appropriately and in a timely manner.
• Processes/validates medication orders, utilizing current information system technology to create and maintain accurate patient profiles.
• Directs and supervises the work of technicians to ensure appropriate workflow as required.
• Communicates to all hospital staff in an effective and professional manner.
• Checks all products requiring a pharmacist approval prior to dispensing.
• Participates in departmental Q/A processes, such as reporting and following up on medication incidents, reconciling MARs, reporting medication adverse events and errors, etc.
• Develops or participates in a clinical practice by interacting with physicians, nurses, other health care professionals, and patients as a member of an interdisciplinary team on patient care units to guide and recommend appropriate medication use.
• Participates in focused clinical initiatives as defined by the department.
• Participates in Medication Use Evaluations when appropriate.
• Monitors assigned patient populations for clinical progress, including renal/hepatic function, culture results, and other applicable laboratory tests.
• Recommends adjustments to therapy as necessary.
• Documents clinical activities and interventions on a regular basis.
• Participates in education of other Pharmacy staff and other healthcare professionals.
• Identifies need for patient teaching and performs such tasks when necessary.
• Thoroughly resolves problems with appropriate and direct communication to all pertinent staff in a clear and concise manner.
• Proactively identifies patient care problems and does not pass on problems to the next shift without exhausting reasonable attempts at resolution and communicating progress.
• Solves problems that often go beyond patient-specific issues and may require participation on interdisciplinary teams or revising hospital or departmental policy, procedures or treatment guidelines.
• Performs required duties of “charge pharmacist” when scheduled, including coordination of shift resources, problem solving, staff conflict resolution, and appropriate communication from shift to shift.
• Contacts supervisor for assistance when solution is beyond expertise or authority.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• The referenced pay range represents the minimum and maximum compensation for this job. Individual annual salaries/hourly rates will be set within the job's compensation range, and will be determined by considering factors including, but not limited to, market data, education, experience, qualifications, expertise of the individual, and internal equity considerations.

What This Job Offers

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