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Job Location (Full Address):
601 Elmwood Ave, Rochester, New York, United States of America, 14642
Opening:
Worker Subtype:
Regular
Time Type:
Part time
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
26
Department:
500160 Pharmacy SMH
Work Shift:
UR - Day (United States of America)
Range:
UR URCF 219
Compensation Range:
$126,256.00 - $170,456.00
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.
Responsibilities:
Dispenses medications for patients seen in an outpatient pharmacy. Oversees and
directly contributes to compounding, preparation and dispensing of medications
for patients in accordance with all applicable state and federal laws and
regulations for Pharmacy practice. Answers medication related questions from
patients and providers, and provides patient counseling on proper medication
use. Supervises pharmacy technicians.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
* Understands and follows departmental and hospital policy and procedures
related to dispensing of medications. Dispenses medications accurately and in
a timely manner. Resolves problem prescriptions independently and
appropriately in a timely manner. Processes/validates prescriptions,
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 verbally 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 medical administration records (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 to guide and recommend appropriate medication
use. Participates in focused clinical initiatives as defined by the
department, including immunization, discharge planning, transplantation,
Wellness, Screenings, etc. Monitors assigned patient populations for clinical
progress, including renal/hepatic function, white blood count (WBC), 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.
* 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. Proactively
identifies barriers to patient discharge when practicing in Hospital setting,
including financial barriers that are handed off and resolved in a thorough
manner. 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.
MINIMUM EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
* Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy and less than 1 year of relevant
ambulatory/community pharmacy experience required
* Or equivalent combination of education and experience
* Successful completion of a Post Graduate-Year 1 (PGY-1) accredited pharmacy
practice required
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS
* PHARMD - Licensed Pharmacist in New York State upon hire required
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