Pharmacist , Clinical Spec - Specialty Pharmacy

Position: Pharmacist 2, Clinical Spec - Specialty Pharmacy
Location: City of Rochester

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 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:$ - $
* 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:
** 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…