Clinical Pharmacist

Location: SLH - GH Main

Department: Inpatient Pharmacy

Hours Per Week: Full-time

Schedule: Monday - Friday 7a-5p

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 the 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 promptly to drug information requests using available references.

• Accurately identifies and prioritizes clinical issues to ensure that the most critical matters are addressed before less critical issues.

• Utilize the 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 the 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

• 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.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Minimum 4 years of pharmacy practice experience in a hospital setting preferred

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