CDTM Pharmacist

NYC Health + Hospitals/Jacobi is a 457-bed teaching hospital affiliated with the Albert Einstein College of Medicine. The facility has earned numerous Center of Excellence designations, accreditation, and recognition for its renowned Level 1 Trauma Center, Burn Center, Surgical Intensive Care Unit, regional Stroke Center, Snakebite Treatment Center, Breast Health Center, Bariatric Surgery Center, and Cancer Service. The facility also offers the region's only multi-person hyperbaric chamber, allowing up to nine patients to dive together at one time. Jacobi's Ambulatory Care Pavilion is a stunning complement to its inpatient acute care, allowing staff to provide patients with high-quality service in a modern, state-of-the-art environment.

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Job Description

Purpose of Position:

The Virology Clinic CDTM Pharmacist will provide outpatient services for participants in the HIV/ Aging Program and to all patients serviced by the clinic, such as patient education, prevention of drug interactions and side effects, and assessment of possible polypharmacy

Roles and Responsibilities:

• In collaboration with the Virology Grants Director, Assistant Director and Medical Director:
• Provide outpatient Ambulatory Care Services to treat the complex needs of Aging PWH
• Work with clients that experience polypharmacy or are at risk of polypharmacy
• Provide patient education and strategize with patients on maintaining medication adherence
• Work with providers and clients to identify potential drug-drug interactions and medications that have a less favorable side effect profile in a geriatric population
• Following agency Collaborative Practice Agreements for Pharm D and Collaborating Physicians, support the adjustment and management of medications, evaluate clinical lab tests, and monitor patient's drug therapy management

Minimum Qualifications
1. A valid New York State license and current registration to practice pharmacy; and
2. Must be certified to practice Collaborative Drug Therapy Management (CDTM) by the New York State
Education Department (NYSED).

Department Preferences

Experience in working with people living with HIV (PLWH), adults over 50 years of age or other relevant populations

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NYC Health and Hospitals offers a competitive benefits package that includes:

• Comprehensive Health Benefits for employees hired to work 20+ hrs. per week
• Retirement Savings and Pension Plans
• Loan Forgiveness Programs for eligible employees
• Paid Holidays and Vacation in accordance with employees' Collectively bargained contracts
• College tuition discounts and professional development opportunities
• Multiple employee discounts programs