Pharmacist Outpatient II - Community - University of Rochester

GENERAL PURPOSE: Using clinical judgment and available resources, dispenses medications for patients seen in an outpatient pharmacy. Oversees and directly contributes to compounding, preparation and dispensing of medications for patients in accordance with all applicable state and federal laws and regulations for Pharmacy practice. Answers medication related questions from patients and providers, and provides patient counseling on proper medication use. Supervises pharmacy technicians. **SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES** **:** The distribution of clinical and distributional responsibilities may vary depending upon the assigned responsibilities of the pharmacist. For example a Level II pharmacist may play a very vital role in the main outpatient pharmacy, offsite community pharmacy, where the opportunity to spend significant time on clinical responsibilities is not realistic or applicable. However, the level of specialized knowledge and competencies in their primary area of responsibility is expected to be greater than for pharmacists who work in other areas of the department. **_Medication Authorization and Distribution:_** Understands and follows departmental and hospital policy and procedures related to dispensing of medications. Dispenses medications accurately and in a timely manner. Resolves problem prescriptions independently and appropriately in a timely manner. Processes/validates prescriptions utilizing current information system technology to create and maintain accurate patient profiles. Directs and supervises the work of technicians to ensure appropriate workflow as required. Communicates verbally to all hospital staff in an effective and professional manner. Checks all products requiring a pharmacist approval prior to dispensing. Participates in departmental Q/A processes such as reporting and following up on medication incidents, reconciling medical administration records (MARs), reporting medication adverse events and errors, etc… **_Clinical Responsibilities_** Develops or participates in a clinical practice by interacting with physicians, nurses, other health care professionals, and patients as a member of an interdisciplinary team to guide and recommend appropriate medication use. Participates in focused clinical initiatives as defined by the department (e.g. immunization, discharge planning, transplantation, Wellness, Screenings, etc). Monitors assigned patient populations for clinical progress including renal/hepatic function, white blood count (WBC), and other applicable laboratory tests. Recommends adjustments to therapy as necessary. Documents clinical activities and interventions on a regular basis. Participates in education of other Pharmacy staff and other healthcare professionals. Identifies need for patient teaching and performs such tasks when necessary. **_Problem Solving_** Resolves problems with appropriate and direct communication to all pertinent staff in a clear and concise manner. Identifies proactively patient care problems and does not pass on problems to the next shift without exhausting reasonable attempts at resolution and communicating progress. Proactive in indentifying barriers to patient discharge when practicing in Hospital setting, including financial barriers that are handed off and resolved in a thorough manner. 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. Performs required duties of “charge pharmacist” when scheduled, including coordination of shift resources, problem solving, staff conflict resolution, and appropriate communication from shift to shift. Contacts supervisor for assistance when solution is beyond his/her expertise or authority. **QUALIFICATIONS** **:** Bachelor of Science degree in Pharmacy or Pharm D (preferred). New York State Pharmacy License and interest in ambulatory practice. The newly-hired Level II pharmacist is someone with either prior (>1 year) of relevant ambulatory/community pharmacy experience or has successfully completed a Post Graduate-Year 1 (PGY-1) accredited pharmacy practice **NOTE: This document describes typical duties and responsibilities and is not intended to limit management from assigning other work as required.** The University of Rochester is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of equity, diversity, and inclusion to advance the University’s mission to Learn, Discover, Heal, Create – and Make the World Ever Better. In support of our values and those of our society, the University is committed to not discriminating on the basis of age, color, disability, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, military/veteran status, national origin, race, religion/creed, sex, sexual orientation, citizenship status, or any other status protected by law. This commitment extends to the administration of our policies, admissions, employment, access, and recruitment of candidates from underrepresented populations, veterans, and persons with disabilities consistent with these values and government contractor Affirmative Action obligations. **How To Apply** All applicants must apply online. _EOE Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Disabled_ **Pay Range** Pay Range: $120,224 - $156,291 Annually _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._ **Location:** Strong Memorial Hospital **Full/Part Time:** Full-Time **Opening:** Full Time 40 hours Grade 052 Pharmacy SMH