Pharmacist

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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:

Full time

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Department:

500160 Pharmacy SMH

Work Shift:

UR - Day (United States of America)

Range:

UR URCC 219

Compensation Range:

$114,400.00 - $154,440.00

Responsibilities:

In a less than 6 months period, functions as a limited access pharmacist who has an active and current license in another jurisdiction (e.g. state) and is eligible for and pending licensure and registration in New York State. May complete training activities and work in a limited capacity under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist. May assist in dispensing and clinical activities if supervised by a licensed pharmacist.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Completes training in relevant department areas under a licensed pharmacist's supervision. Training may include activities related to the electronic medical record functionality, pharmacy operating systems, medication dispensing systems, sterile compounding, non-sterile compounding, general pharmacy operations, and provision of clinical pharmacy services.
• Works collaboratively with other clinicians and health-care providers to implement and maintain innovative disease or medication management programs and clinical pharmacy services under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist.
• Under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist, resolves problems with appropriate and direct communication to all pertinent staff in a clear and concise manner. Identifies patient care problems and does not pass on problems to the next shift without exhausting reasonable attempts at resolution and communicating progress. Contacts supervisor for assistance when the solution is beyond expertise or authority.
• Documents clinical pharmacy activities as appropriate in the medical record or other systems (e.g. event reporting system), with cosignature by a licensed pharmacist.
• Participates in the development of global medication use management programs within the University of Rochester Medical Center, including clinical guidelines, critical pathways, disease management, and drug use programs, under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist.
• Conducts QA, MUE, or other research to document the value and contribution of pharmacy services at URMC. Participates in departmental Q/A processes such as reporting and following up on medication incidents, reconciling MARs, cost-savings initiatives etc.
• Holds active membership and participates in local, regional and national professional organizations in areas of practice. Provision of continuing professional education to peers in the community, region, and/or nationally. Serves on departmental, hospital, or medical center committees or task forces.
• Other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy or PharmD required
• Or equivalent combination of education and experience

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

• Active and current Pharmacist License from another jurisdiction, and eligible for New York State Pharmacy Licensure and Registration upon hire required
• BPS Board Certification in a relevant field of practice upon hire preferred

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