Pharmacist (PD)

Northwell•New York, NY

About The Position

The Pharmacist fills medication orders, monitors patient medication therapies, provides drug information, identifies, resolves, and prevents medication-related problems, and supervises and directs support personnel in accordance with established policies, procedures, and regulatory standards. The role may involve interaction with patients, families, and other healthcare providers to support continuity of services and desired patient outcomes through safe, timely, and cost-effective medication therapy. The Pharmacist interprets and dispenses medication orders, prepares sterile products using aseptic technique, handles hazardous medications according to USP 800 guidelines, and provides clinical consultation and recommendations. The role also supports clinical pharmacy services, medication safety and quality improvement, research, education, documentation, and collaboration with interprofessional teams. Additional duties include medication histories, controlled-substance management, and pharmacy restocking.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy, Pharm.D., or equivalent foreign graduate degree.
At least one year of hospital work experience.
Current license and registration to practice as a pharmacist in New York State.
BLS, PALS, and ACLS certifications.

Nice To Haves

ASHP-accredited postgraduate residency training.

Responsibilities

Interpret medication orders and maintain accurate, complete patient medication profiles.
Prepare sterile products, including large- and small-volume parenterals, using aseptic technique and monitoring parameters.
Store and handle hazardous medications in accordance with USP 800 guidelines.
Select, label, and dispense medications safely and accurately according to established policies and procedures.
Provide clinical consultation and clarification to practitioners; recommend evidence-based medication regimens and monitoring plans; and suggest appropriate, cost-effective therapeutic alternatives.
Implement and maintain clinical pharmacy services according to policies, procedures, protocols, regulations, and organizational goals.
Conduct and participate in quality improvement and research projects; collect and analyze data; and document assigned clinical activities.
Identify medication-use issues and implement and communicate strategies to promote safe, appropriate, cost-effective medication use; develop methods for monitoring medication safety and quality.
Participate in departmental quality improvement and medication-use review activities, including data collection, quality monitoring, inspections, and recordkeeping.
Participate in assigned committees and collaborate with interprofessional team members to identify clinical service needs.
Participate in developing and implementing treatment guidelines, protocols, formulary changes, and critical pathways approved by appropriate committees.
Keep pharmacy leadership informed about inter- and intra-departmental pharmacy issues and activities.
Document clinical activities and interventions accurately and completely according to site-specific procedures.
Contribute to the profession and department through attendance at or presentations at local, state, and national meetings.
Provide accurate, adequate, and timely drug information and education to the interprofessional team, patients, and caregivers.
Participate in, coordinate, and facilitate educational, training, and competency programs for pharmacy team members, including pharmacy students.
Train and monitor pharmacy team members in delivering patient care services.
Conduct educational programs for members of the interprofessional team.
Conduct pre-admission and discharge medication histories as required.
Monitor medication regimens for contraindications, drug interactions, allergies, appropriateness of drug and dose, and therapeutic duplications.
Read, extract, and interpret patient chart information accurately.
Issue controlled substances to patient care areas and maintain records as required by law.
Receive drug orders and restock the Pharmacy.
Restock Omnicell as needed and assist with drug transfers as needed.
Perform pharmacist-related duties and duties of a licensed registered pharmacist as required by the Director and departmental service needs, maintaining compliance with procedures, policies, and laws.