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Pharmacist 2, Clinical Spec - Cardiac Transplant and Advanced Heart Failure

Pharmacist Above average in PharmacyFull-Time

Listed compensation

$126K - $164K

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Employment & setting
Full-Time · on_site
Call expectations
Includes call
Weekends
Not specified
Posted 4mo ago

Job Description

  • ability. 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. 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 URCD 219 Compensation Range: $126,258.00 - $163,610.00 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: Pro

  • visions comprehensive clinical pharmacy services related to their area of practice to optimize safe, effective and cost-effective drug therapy. Participates as a member of an inter-disciplinary patient care team, pro
  • vision of pharmacotherapeutic and pharmacokinetic consults, patient and provider education, and the development of best practice guidelines and policy related to pharmacotherapy. Serves as a leader for the department in their specialty area of practice, organizing appropriate departmental initiatives and providing education and teaching for pharmacy colleagues, providers and trainees at all levels of practice. Contributes to the overall objectives of the department as an integrated member of the pharmacy practice team. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Provides comprehensive clinical pharmacy services for a specialized area of pharmacy practice, including participating on inter-disciplinary patient care team rounds as appropriate to the specialty, providing consultative input on safe and effective drug therapy, managing established clinical pharmacy programs or services, monitoring assigned patient populations for clinical progress, including renal/hepatic function, culture results, and other applicable laboratory tests, recommending adjustments to therapy as necessary, providing patient education and discharge counseling, authorizing and verifying orders, and supervising drug distribution when appropriate and required. Documents clinical pharmacy activities as appropriate in the medical record or other systems. Works collaboratively with other clinicians and health-care providers to implement and maintain innovative disease or medication management programs and clinical pharmacy services. Participates in the development of global medication use management programs within the University, including clinical guidelines, critical pathways, disease management and drug use programs. Provides clinical leadership in area of specialty by serving as a mentor, coach and role model for all pharmacists in the department. Recognizes the need for mentoring and education and reaches out in a positive and constructive way to facilitate learning and professional growth. Directs and supervises the work of technicians to ensure appropriate workflow as required. Conducts QA, MUE, or other research to document the value and contribution of clinical pharmacy services within area of specialization. Participates in departmental Q/A processes such as reporting and following up on medication incidents, reconciling MARs, and cost-savings initiatives etc. Maintains a personal and professional commitment to the training of future generations of pharmacists, as exemplified by serving as a prece
  • ptor for pharmacy residency training programs and contributing to student training experiences for IPPE and APPE rotations as assigned, including providing didactic lectures, case studies and other interactive teaching programs to pharmacy students, pharmacy residents, and pharmacists. Provides didactic lectures to various di
  • visions and departments of the medical center as requested, including nursing, medical/surgical residents and students training in allied health professions. 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. Problem solving will often go beyond patient-specific issues and may require participation on interdisciplinary teams or revising hospital or departmental policy, procedures or treatment guidelines. Contacts supervisor for assistance when solution is beyond expertise or authority. Holds active membership and participates in local, regional and national professional organizations in clinical pharmacy and/or specialty areas of practice. Conducts presentation of clinical education or research results at local, regional and/or national meetings. Pro
  • vision of continuing professional education to peers in the community, region, and/or nationally. Recognition of expertise in specialty area of practice at a local and national level. Serves on departmental, hospital or medical center committees or task forces. Other duties as assigned. MINIMUM EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE Doctor of Pharmacy degree required Specialty residence training preferred Or equivalent combination of education and experience New resident graduates or clinical specialists in their first 3-5 years of practice preferred LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS New York State Pharmacy License upon hire required Board certification in the most relevant specialty area within 2 years required The University of Rochester is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving an inclusive and welcoming culture to advance the University’s Mission to Learn, Discover, Heal, Create – and Make the World Ever Better. In support of our values and those of our society, the University is committed to not discriminating on the basis of age, color, dis
  • ability, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, military/veteran status, national origin, race, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law (Protected Characteristics). This commitment extends to non-discrimination in the administration of our policies, admissions, employment, access, and recruitment of candidates, for all persons consistent with our values and based on applicable law. Notice: If you are a Current Employee, please log into myURHR to search for and apply to jobs using the Jobs Hub. Your application, if submitted using this portal, cannot be moved forward. Learn. Discover. Heal. Create. Located in western New York, Rochester is our namesake and our home. One of the world’s leading research universities, Rochester has a long tradition of breaking boundaries—always pushing and questioning, learning and unlearning. We transform ideas into enterprises that create value and make the world ever better. If you’re looking for a career in higher education or health care, the University of Rochester may offer the perfect opportunity for your background and goals. At the University of Rochester, we are committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving an inclusive and welcoming culture and are united by a strong commitment to be ever better—Meliora. It is an ideal that informs our shared mission to ensure all members of our community feel safe, respected, included, and valued.

Key Responsibilities

The pharmacist will provide comprehensive clinical pharmacy services for cardiac transplant and advanced heart failure patients, including participating in interdisciplinary rounds and managing drug therapy. They will also serve as a clinical leader, mentor staff, and contribute to the development of medication use management programs and clinical guidelines.

Requirements

A Doctor of Pharmacy degree is required, with specialty residency training preferred. Candidates must hold a New York State Pharmacy License upon hire and obtain board certification in the relevant specialty within two years.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

Board Certification (preferred)

Key Skills

PharmacokineticsInterdisciplinary Team CollaborationQuality AssuranceMedication Use EvaluationDrug Therapy OptimizationClinical ResearchPharmacy Residency PreceptingRegulatory Compliance

Pharmacist Career Context

Of the 43 active Pharmacy listings this role was benchmarked against, 26% are remote, 47% have no call, 77% require no weekends.

Pharmacy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 2.2% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for New York is 107.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$145k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $134k in an average-cost state. 64.6% of New York clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Work-life snapshot

5.1/ 10
Listing-based score

Above average in Pharmacy

  • On-site
  • Includes call

Living in Rochester

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$247k
Typical market rent
$1,476/mo
Residents’ average commute
19 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
97.0
State income tax
Up to 10.9%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Rochester, NY metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.