Health System Pharmacist 2

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.

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.

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Job Description

Purpose of Position:

Assists the HSP L-lll with the maintenance of daily operations within Jacobi's Oncology service with wide latitude for the exercise of independent initiative and judgment. Assists the HSP L-lll supervise the Oncology Satellite and functions as a specialty clinical pharmacist within the hospital, In the absence of the Level Ill pharmacist, the Level Il pharmacist may be required to assume the essential responsibilities. Adheres to Federal State and local laws and other regulatory requirements regarding pharmacy and institutional practice.

Responsibilities:

• Ability to work independently with minimal direct supervision. Exercises sound professional judgment when managing the medication therapy of the Oncology Service or unit of patients as part of an interdisciplinary team. May participates in rounds. May rotate between satellites, tours and shifts. Performs some/all of the following tasks:
• Assists the HSP L-ll! supervise and/or coordinate the operation of the Oncology Pharmacy
• Competent in USP 800 rules and regulations
• Understands all aspects of hazardous drug handling
• Able to compound all hazardous drugs, including chemotherapeutic drugs
• Understands the risks of handling and compounding hazardous drugs
• Understands the NJOSH list and uses it as a reference when needed
• Understands the importance of using appropriate PPE
• Orients new staff members,
• Ability to set priorities, make critical decisions, and respond quickly to emergency requests,
• May assist the HSP L-lll prepare departmental reports.
• Helps to improve Pharmacy operations and promote desirable patient outcomes through the use of safe, appropriate, cost-effective medication therapies
• Able to handle frequent interruptions and adapt to changes in workload and work schedule.

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.

Department Preferences

Board Certification in Oncology preferred

Board Certification in Sterile Compounding preferred

Residency training preferred

Must have basic computer skills, i.e. Outlook e-mail, Word and Excel

Rotating Shift

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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