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Job Responsibility:
Performs functions that assist the pharmacy department and administration with quality, safety, and operational activities
Participates in special projects and assignments, including quality assurance, medication safety, and operational and clinical initiatives as available
Conducts quality assurance (QA), medically unlikely edits (MUE), or other research to document the value and contribution of clinical pharmacy services
Participate in departmental QA processes such as reporting and following up on medication incidents, reconciling medication administration records, cost-savings initiatives, etc
Prepares materials and actively contribute to assigned committees, workgroups, and task forces that advance the mission of the pharmacy department and organization
Contributes to the drug distribution process
Operates and maintains automated systems or technology
Stocks medication areas appropriately, including automated systems, to meet the needs of the area based on demand
Rotates stock effectively, checking expiration dates to minimize waste and remove any expired medications from the area
Utilizes medication delivery systems efficiently, including pneumatic tube systems and hand delivery
Utilizes effective service recovery techniques to troubleshoot and solve problems that may arise in the medication use system and communicates resolution to appropriate staff in a timely manner
Triages phone calls and handles medication requests appropriately, deferring all clinical decisions to a licensed pharmacist for follow-up
Resolves problems with appropriate and direct communication to all pertinent staff in a clear and concise manner
Identifies problems and exhausts reasonable attempts at resolution and communicating progress
Problem-solving will often go beyond the specific issue and may require participation in interdisciplinary teams or revising hospital or departmental policies, procedures, or treatment guidelines
Contacts supervisor for assistance when the solution is beyond their expertise or authority
Other duties as assigned
Requirements:
Degree equivalent to B.S or Pharm.D from an international school or college of pharmacy
Three years practice as a pharmacist in a jurisdiction outside of the United States required
Excellent communication skills required
Attention to detail required
Independent judgment and decision-making required
Valid RPI-Reg Pharmacy Intern in NYS permit within 3 years of hire required