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Job Location (Full Address):

601 Elmwood Ave, Rochester, New York, United States of America, 14642

Opening:

Worker Subtype:

Regular

Time Type:

Full time

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Department:

500160 Pharmacy SMH

Work Shift:

UR - Day (United States of America)

Range:

UR URCD 219

Compensation Range:

$126,258.00 - $163,610.00

_The referenced pay range represents the minimum and maximum compensation for this job. Individual annual salaries/hourly rates will be set within the job's compensation range, and will be determined by considering factors including, but not limited to, market data, education, experience, qualifications, expertise of the individual, and internal equity considerations._

Responsibilities:

GENERAL PURPOSE

Provisions comprehensive clinical pharmacy services related to their area of practice to optimize safe, effective and cost-effective drug therapy. Participates as a member of an inter-disciplinary patient care team, provision of pharmacotherapeutic and pharmacokinetic consults, patient and provider education, and the development of best practice guidelines and policy related to pharmacotherapy. Serves as a leader for the department in their specialty area of practice, organizing appropriate departmental initiatives and providing education and teaching for pharmacy colleagues, providers and trainees at all levels of practice. Contributes to the overall objectives of the department as an integrated member of the pharmacy practice team.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

+ Provides comprehensive clinical pharmacy services for a specialized area of pharmacy practice, including participating on inter-disciplinary patient care team rounds as appropriate to the specialty, providing consultative input on safe and effective drug therapy, managing established clinical pharmacy programs or services, monitoring assigned patient populations for clinical progress, including renal/hepatic function, culture results, and other applicable laboratory tests, recommending adjustments to therapy as necessary, providing patient education and discharge counseling, authorizing and verifying orders, and supervising drug distribution when appropriate and required.

+ Documents clinical pharmacy activities as appropriate in the medical record or other systems.

+ Works collaboratively with other clinicians and health-care providers to implement and maintain innovative disease or medication management programs and clinical pharmacy services.

+ Participates in the development of global medication use management programs within the University, including clinical guidelines, critical pathways, disease management and drug use programs.

+ Provides clinical leadership in area of specialty by serving as a mentor, coach and role model for all pharmacists in the department.

+ Recognizes the need for mentoring and education and reaches out in a positive and constructive way to facilitate learning and professional growth.

+ Directs and supervises the work of technicians to ensure appropriate workflow as required. Conducts QA, MUE, or other research to document the value and contribution of clinical pharmacy services within area of specialization.

+ Participates in departmental Q/A processes such as reporting and following up on medication incidents, reconciling MARs, and cost-savings initiatives etc.

+ Maintains a personal and professional commitment to the training of future generations of pharmacists, as exemplified by serving as a preceptor for pharmacy residency training programs and contributing to student training experiences for IPPE and APPE rotations as assigned, including providing didactic lectures, case studies and other interactive teaching programs to pharmacy students, pharmacy residents, and pharmacists.

+ Provides didactic lectures to various divisions and departments of the medical center as requested, including nursing, medical/surgical residents and students training in allied health professions.

+ Resolves problems with appropriate and direct communication to all pertinent staff in a clear and concise manner.

+ Identifies patient care problems and does not pass on problems to the next shift without exhausting reasonable attempts at resolution and communicating progress.

+ Problem solving will often go beyond patient-specific issues and may require participation on interdisciplinary teams or revising hospital or departmental policy, procedures or treatment guidelines.

+ Contacts supervisor for assistance when solution is beyond expertise or authority.

+ Holds active membership and participates in local, regional and national professional organizations in clinical pharmacy and/or specialty areas of practice.

+ Conducts presentation of clinical education or research results at local, regional and/or national meetings.

+ Provision of continuing professional education to peers in the community, region, and/or nationally.

+ Recognition of expertise in specialty area of practice at a local and national level. Serves on departmental, hospital or medical center committees or task forces.

Other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

+ Doctor of Pharmacy degree required

+ Specialty residence training preferred

+ Or equivalent combination of education and experience

+ New resident graduates or clinical specialists in their first 3-5 years of practice preferred

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

+ New York State Pharmacy License upon hire required

+ Board certification in the most relevant specialty area within 2 years required

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