Job Title: Clinical Pharmacist

Location: Newark-Wayne Community Hospital Pharmacy

Department: Inpatient Pharmacy

Hours Per Week: Full-time

Schedule: Monday - Friday 7:30a - 4p and 10:30a-7p, Weekend Rotations

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 can 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

EDUCATION:

LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS: 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

For disease specific care programs refer to the program specific requirements of the department for further specifications on experience and educational expectations, including continuing education requirements.

Any physical requirements reported by a prospective employee and/or employee’s physician or delegate will be considered for accommodations.

PAY RANGE:

The listed base pay range is a good faith representation of current potential base pay for a successful full time applicant. It may be modified in the future and eligible for additional pay components. Pay is determined by factors including experience, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, location, and contracts.