Clinical Pharmacist Albany, NY

Employment Type: Full time Shift: Day Shift Description:
Clinical Pharmacist - Full Time - Albany, NY

Clinical Pharmacist must:

• Be proficient in accurately verifying medication orders and dispensing medications:
  • Assures safe, effective, and economical use of medications
  • Reviews and evaluates medication orders
  • Monitors patient medication therapy
  • Effectively and appropriately communicates with providers
  • Safe storage, preparation, dispensing of medications
  • Provides medication counseling for patients and drug information for providers
  • Participates in medication event reporting
  • Offers leadership to pharmacy technicians and precepts students and/or residents (at least 1 annually) and new hires
  • Facilitates inventory control
• Be proficient in providing the following clinical pharmacy services:
  • Consult services including medication reconciliation and pain management
  • Antimicrobial stewardship
  • Transitions of care (i.e., nonformulary medication request review, active participation on rounds)
  • Vancomycin and Aminoglycoside monitoring
  • Renal dose adjustment monitoring
  • IV to PO adjustment monitoring
• Acts as pharmacy lead on a local or regional multidisciplinary or pharmacy specific committee or workgroup
• Contributes to development or review of clinical or operational policies, procedures, protocols OR contribution to the creation/implementation of a new clinical or operational service OR contribution to improvement of existing service
• Provides in-services or presentations to pharmacy staff or other health professionals within SPHP or Trinity Health
• BLS and ACLS are required when providing clinical coverage of intensive care units, emergency departments, step-down units, or cardiac care unit.

Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.

D.)

New York State License and Registration

Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills

Have at least 3 years of pharmacy practice experience within the coverage area

OR one of the following:

• PGY1 residency + 1 year experience
• PGY1 residency + PGY2 residency + 6 months experience
• certification (board certification or certificate program completion that requires renewal preferably in the specialized area of expertise, but BCPS is acceptable)

• Certificate of completion in the area precepted (minimum 14.5 contact hours or equivalent college credit) from an ACPE-accredited certificate program or accredited college/university obtained or renewed in last four years

** Clinical pharmacists who also serve as PGY1 Residency preceptors must meet ASHP Eligibility and Qualification Requirements listed in Standard 4.5 and 4.6 ASHP Accreditation Standards

Pay Range: $56.00 - $72.30

Pay is based on experience, skills, and education. Exempt positions under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) will be paid within the base salary equivalent of the stated hourly rates. The pay range may also vary within the stated range based on location.

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.