Pharmacist 2, Outpatient - Employee Pharmacy Job at University of Rochester (Rochester)

Job Description

As a community, the University of Rochester is defined by a deep commitment to Meliora - Ever Better. Embedded in that ideal are the values we share: equity, leadership, integrity, openness, respect, and accountability. Together, we will set the highest standards for how we treat each other to ensure our community is welcoming to all and is a place where all can thrive.

Job Responsibility

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
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
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, including 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
Resolves problems with appropriate and direct communication to all pertinent staff in a clear and concise manner
Proactively identifies patient care problems and does not pass on problems to the next shift without exhausting reasonable attempts at resolution and communicating progress
Proactively identifies barriers to patient discharge when practicing in Hospital setting, including financial barriers that are handed off and resolved in a thorough manner
Solves problems that 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 expertise or authority
Other duties as assigned

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy and less than 1 year of relevant ambulatory/community pharmacy experience required
Or equivalent combination of education and experience
Successful completion of a Postgraduate-Year 1 (PGY-1) accredited pharmacy practice required
PHARMD - Licensed Pharmacist in New York State upon hire required

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