Job Description Provides guidance to team members to implement, coordinate, and evaluate all clinical Pharmacy services. Monitors and evaluates medication usage, collaborates with the medical staff, and establishes criteria for the safe, effective and appropriate use of medication. Job Responsibility
- Monitors the hospital's policies/procedures regarding utilization of medications in collaboration with the medical staff, Pharmacy, and Therapeutics Committee; monitors medication utilization effectively and intervenes when necessary to ensure compliance.
- Ensures that pharmacists activities are in compliance regarding utilization surveillance and provides instruction/education as necessary; monitors necessary and appropriate records regarding the effectiveness of these drug therapy regimens and provides information as required.
- Ensures the safe and effective use of medication; guides staff in the provision of clinical services.
- Ensures that necessary, requested information is provided to the leadership for consideration in the staff's performance appraisals; collaboratively, coordinates/implements educational training and competency programs for the staff and pharmacy students.
- Conducts educational programs for health care staff regarding medication use; provides training as measured by the success of the staff to accomplish identified goals and improve patient care; incorporates professional concerns into the program.
- Coordinates activities with the assigned student preceptor and monitors the student's activities and evaluates performance; initiates and implements programs.
- Coordinates the development of the hospital's Formulary and related activities; contributes to the Formulary review process.
- Coordinates MUEs for P&T presentation; discusses findings.
- Performs all duties of a licensed registered Pharmacist as required by the leadership and as identified by the ability of the department to effectively provide comprehensive service; maintains compliance with established procedures, policies, and laws in performing the duties of a licensed, registered staff pharmacist.
- Performs related duties as required. All responsibilities noted here are considered essential functions of the job under the Americans with Disabilities Act. Duties not mentioned here, but considered related are not essential functions.
Job Qualification
- Bachelor of Pharmacy with 1 year internship required.
- Current License to practice as a Pharmacist in New York State required, plus specialized certifications as needed.
- 3-5 years of technical experience, required.
*Additional Salary Detail The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future.When determining a team member's base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity).The salary range for this position is $121,200-$212,100/year Salary ranges shown on third-party job sites may not accurately reflect ranges provided by Northwell Health. Candidates should check Northwell Health Careers for accurate information and discuss salary/hourly details and our comprehensive benefits with a recruiter, if selected for an interview.