Transitions of Care Pharmacist

Universal Health Services • Johnson City, NY

11d • $54 - $81

About The Position

United Health Services (UHS) is seeking a dedicated Pharmacist to join our Transitions of Care Pharmacy team. The Pharmacist will ensure the safe and accurate administration of medications by verifying the clinical appropriateness of prescribed treatments and overseeing proper delivery methods, tby promoting patient safety and optimizing therapeutic oues. The Pharmacist is responsible for reviewingplex medication regimens, including prior to admission medications and discharge medications. The Pharmacist will work to ensure a smooth transition from hospital to home, including addressing adnce barriers such as medication affordability and transportation barriers. The pharmacist will also provide patient/caregiver education on medications and pertinent disease states.

Requirements

• A Bachelor's of Science Degree (B.S.) or Pharm.D. in Pharmacy from an accredited college or university
• Licensed as a Pharmacist in New York State or NYS internship permit

Nice To Haves

• One year experience as a pharmacist

Responsibilities

• Review medication orders for appropriateness (dose, route, frequency, indication, interactions, allergies)
• Perform medication reconciliation upon patient admission, transfer, and discharge
• Monitor patient therapy oues and adjust or rmend changes to optimize treatment
• Provide drug information to healthcare providers, patients, and caregivers
• Provide patient/caregiver education on medications and pertinent disease states
• Evaluate and prevent adverse drug events and medication errors
• Assess and address adnce barriers to medications prior to discharge
• Document all activities in the electronic health record (Epic)
• Ensuremunication and coordination between healthcare providers and patient/caregivers
• Ensurepliance with state and federal regulations

Benefits

• We offer medical, dental, and vision coverage starting the first of the month after hire for employees working 24+ hours/week.
• With flexible plan options and coverage tiers, you can choose what fits your life best.
• Additional perks include discounted childcare through Bright Horizons and voluntary benefits like pet insurance, legal services, and identity theft protection.
• From day one, PTO starts accruing so you can take time to recharge.
• We support your longterm wellness with a 403(b) retirement plan andpany match, flexible spending accounts, access to financial advisors, and up to $400/year in wellness rewards.
• When life gets tough, we're with 24/7 EAP counseling, virtual mental health support, a food pantry, PTO donation program, and professional attire through the Classy Closet.
• With access to 100,000+ online courses, leadership programs, tuition reimbursement, clinical ladders, and internal mobility, we help you grow wver your passion leads.
• We also continuously reviewpensation to ensure marketpetitiveness and internal equity, so you can feel confident your work is valued and rewarded fairly.

What This Job Offers

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