Pharmacist 2, Inpatient - Pediatrics (Overnight)

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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 - Night (United States of America)

Range

UR URCE 219

Compensation Range

$121,201.00 - $163,612.00

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

Approves the ordering of medications for patients treated at the medical center.
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. 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. Independently resolves problem medication orders
appropriately and in a timely manner. Processes/validates medication orders,
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. 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 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 on patient care units to guide and recommend
appropriate medication use. Participates in focused clinical initiatives as
defined by the department. Participates in Medication Use Evaluations when
appropriate. Monitors assigned patient populations for clinical progress,
including renal/hepatic function, culture results, 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.
* Thoroughly 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.
Solves problems 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 required
* 1 year of relevant acute care pharmacy experience or successful completion of
an accredited pharmacy practice residency required
* Pharm D preferred
* Or equivalent combination of education and experience

Licenses and Certifications

* PHARMD - Licensed Pharmacist upon hire required

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