Clinical Pharmacist - Per Diem at Rochester Regional Health – MASSENA, New York

Job Title: Clinical Pharmacist

Location: St. Lawrence Hospital– MH Main

(1 Hospital Drive, Massena, NY 13662)

Department: Pharmacy

Hours Per Week: Per Diem, 8 hours shifts

Schedule: Monday-Friday & Weekends (8a-4p)

SUMMARY

As a Clinical Pharmacist, your outstanding pharmaceutical knowledge, paired with your ability to manage staff and liaise with medical providers, leads to optimal patient care.

Key Responsibilities:

Distribution

• Demonstrates a thorough knowledge of the hospital medication distribution system and is able to assist system users.
• Able to function independently and without supervision.
• At a minimum, processes work at a rate that meets the needs of the department, the patients, and the institution.
• Demonstrates knowledge of all relevant departmental, organizational, and federal laws, policies, and procedures.
• Performs tasks at a level of accuracy consistent with department expectations.
• Demonstrates the ability to access patient information via system network.
• Trains in the storage, handling, and disposal of hazardous drugs in accordance with standards set by regulatory agencies.
• Ensures that the needed stock is obtained in an emergency.

Clinical Services

• Responds in a timely manner to drug information requests using available references.
• Accurately identifies and prioritizes clinical issues to ensure that the most critical matters are addressed prior to less critical issues.
• Utilize appropriate method of communication for the type of problem. Timely resolution of problems is essential.
• Documents all interventions per department standards.
• Participates in clinical initiatives as defined by department.

Other Responsibilities

• Directs the work of pharmacy technicians to ensure adequate staffing exists.
• Remains current in the field by proactively reading medical and pharmacy literature.
• Apothecary only: perform patient education and counseling, including an assessment of patient comprehension.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• Degree in Pharmacy from an accredited college of Pharmacy
• Minimum 4 years of pharmacy practice experience in a hospital setting preferred
• Strong analytical, computer, and communication skills with an excellent attention to detail

Required Licensure/Certification Skills:

• Licensure as a Pharmacist in New York State required.

Rochester General Health System is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran

EDUCATION:

• BS: Pharmacy (Required)

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: M - Medium Work - Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects; Requires frequent walking, standing or squatting.

LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS:

• LPharm - Licensed Pharmacist - New York State Education Department (NYSED)New York State Education Department (NYSED)

PAY RANGE: $57.70 - $79.00

The listed base pay range is a good faith representation of current potential base pay for successful applicants. It may be modified in the future. Pay is determined by factors including experience, clinical licensure date, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, location, and contracts.