Health System Pharmacist 2

Since 1875, South Brooklyn Health has established its reputation for clinical excellence and culturally competent care. It has designations as a Certified Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI) Center, an Advanced Primary Stroke Center, an accredited Baby-Friendly Hospital, a U.S. News & World Report high performing hospital. The hospital's staff is as diverse as the patients they serve. Interpreter services can be provided at any time of the day or night in over 130 languages.

At NYC Health + Hospitals, our mission is to deliver high quality care health services, without exception. Every employee takes a person-centered approach that exemplifies the ICARE values (Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence) through empathic communication and partnerships between all persons.

Work Shifts

12:00 A.M - 8:00 A.M

Job Description

Purpose:

Under the supervision of the Director of Pharmacy, performs assigned duties involving any of the following:
Reviewing medication orders, filling prescriptions, and dispensing medications that comply with all applicable federal, state, and hospital policies, procedures, codes and standards. Performs supervisory, clinical and administrative duties in a professional manner with varying degrees of latitude for independent initiative and judgement.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities:

• The Health Systems Pharmacist Level II is charged with and responsible for:
• Displays knowledge of appropriate drug therapy.
• Demonstrates knowledge of the department and how it fulfills its role in the hospital's mission.
• Demonstrates the ability, through various leadership qualities, to effectively supervise pharmacy personnel.
• Supervises the activities of pharmacy personnel to insure the accurate completion of assigned tasks.
• In a supervisory capacity, demonstrates the ability to appropriately review medication orders for accuracy, completeness, and potential interactions or incompatibilities.
• In a supervisory capacity, appropriately reviews and interprets medication orders paying attention to detail to insure the accurate dispensing of medications.
• Demonstrates the ability to effectively operate the Pharmacy computer system and other equipment utilized for routine tasks.
• Maintains accurate and complete records and statistics of departmental activities.
• Demonstrates the ability to maintain an appropriate level of inventory and control of pharmaceuticals, supplies and other materials.
• Conducts orientation/in-service training and other clinical activities for pharmacy personnel.
• Participates in inter-departmental activities, committees, meetings, and other functions as required.
• Demonstrates the ability to correctly compound medications, prepare IV admixtures, TPN, and medications used for chemotherapy.
• Will rotate within all pharmacy service areas.

Minimum Qualifications
1. Possession of a valid NY State license to practice pharmacy.
2. Two years of post licensure experience; or
3. Completion of a post graduate specialty residency or fellowship program; or
4. Current Pharmacy Board Certification.

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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