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Form of workAbout NYC Health + Hospitals NYC Health + Hospitals/Metropolitan is the community hospital of choice for residents of East Harlem, northern Manhattan, and neighboring communities. The hospital provides culturally-sensitive care in a welcoming and hospitable setting, emphasizing primary care medicine and utilizing the latest advances in medical science. Metropolitan delivers high quality health services with compassion, dignity, and respect to all, without exception.
Since its founding in 1875, the hospital has been affiliated with New York Medical College, representing the oldest partnership between a hospital and a private medical school in the United States. Metropolitan is a part of the NYC Health + Hospitals, the largest municipal hospital and health care system in the country. 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 ROTATIONAL SHIFT Job Description Purpose of Position: This class of positions encompasses professional staff, supervisory, clinical and administrative work within a pharmacy department, with varying degrees of latitude for independent initiative and judgment. Health System Pharmacists adhere to Federal, State and local laws and other regulatory requirements regarding pharmacy and institutional practice.
There are three (3) Assignment Levels within this class of positions, and all personnel may be required to perform related work. The following are typical assignments or responsibilities within this class of positions. Assignment Level I Under direction, with moderate latitude for the exercise of independent initiative and judgment, provides professional pharmacy services in a hospital, clinic or other health care setting.
Examples of Typical Tasks: 1. Fills prescriptions and patient orders, resolves discrepancies in patient therapy, and follows-up on problems. 2.
Utilizes clinical data in evaluating physician orders to ensure appropriate therapy. 3. Provides and documents drug information and patient counseling.
4. Documents interventions, adverse drug reactions (ADRs), and medication errors. 5.
Directs and utilizes personnel including technicians, aides and clerical staff. 6. Assists in the monthly inspection of the patient care units and the Pharmacy.
7. Maintains adequate medication supply in individual work area. 8.
Participates in Pharmacy staff in-services and meetings relating to Systemwide and/or health care setting programs. 9. Operates and troubleshoots automated dispensing systems, as needed.
10. Advises prescribers on alternatives for non-formulary drugs. 11.
Utilizes Outpatient and Inpatient computerized systems to enter and access patient care information. 12. Coordinates and analyzes statistics and/or clinical data.
13. Participates in quality management and utilization review programs. 14.
May coordinate the work of a small group to accomplish a project or assignment. 15. May participate in the preparation and review of policies and procedures.
16. May assist in the development, implementation and execution of Pharmacy staff training curriculum. 17.
In the absence of the supervisor, may assist in the supervision of a Pharmacy unit or function. Assignment Level II Under direction, with wide latitude for the exercise of independent initiative and judgment, supervises a Pharmacy unit and/or performs as a specialty clinical pharmacist in a hospital, clinic or other health care setting. In addition to performing the duties of Assignment Level I at a more responsible level, the following are typical tasks performed as Assignment Level II.
Examples of Typical Tasks: 1. Supervises and/or coordinates the operation of a Pharmacy unit or major function. 2.
Prepares departmental reports, including the performance of statistical analyses. 3. Develops and implements new processes to improve the operation of the Pharmacy and the quality of care provided.
4. Orients new staff members. 5.
Monitors and evaluates staff performance and follows appropriate disciplinary proceedings, as necessary. 6. Prepares unit work schedule.
7. Ensures staff compliance with regulatory agency and health care setting rules and regulations. 8.
Responsible for the maintenance of adequate quantities of medication and other supplies in the Pharmacy unit. 9. Evaluates new drugs released by the FDA in terms of efficacy, adverse effect profile, and cost; makes recommendations on additions and deletions to the health care setting's drug formulary.
10. Manages the medication therapy of a group or unit of patients as part of an interdisciplinary team and participates in rounds. 11.
Coordinates the assessment of medication use. 12. Serves as a professional and technical resource for medical professionals in specialty area(s).
Assignment Level III Under administrative direction, with the widest latitude for the exercise of independent initiative and judgment, supervises a complex Pharmacy unit or multiple Pharmacy units and/or performs as a specialty clinical pharmacist in a highly specialized field within a hospital, clinic or other health care setting. In addition to performing the duties of Assignment Levels I and II at a more responsible level, the following are typical tasks performed at Assignment Level III: Examples of Typical Tasks: 1. Initiates and/or participates in research studies conducted in the specialty area; conducts drug administration aspects of drug research projects and prepares reports of findings.
2. Provides pharmaceutical education to professional staff at lectures, meetings or individually. 3.
Coordinates the activities of other supervisors in integrating the functions and staff activity of multiple Pharmacy units. 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. How To Apply If you wish to apply for this position, please apply online by clicking the "Apply Now" button. In addition, you can submit your resume to METCareers@nychhc.org with the Job Title and Job ID # of the job posting that you applied to in the subject line of the email.
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
