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    Health System Pharmacist LvI II - New York, United States - NYC Health Hospitals

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    Queens Hospital Center is making good on its promise to the people of southeastern and central Queens to maximize both patient convenience and positive clinical outcomes. Residents of Queens can count on the delivery of quality medical care right in their own borough. In 2002 the hospital opened a state-of-the-art, 261-bed facility that includes the Queens Cancer Center, the first comprehensive cancer treatment center in the borough.

    At NYC Health + Hospitals, our mission is to deliver high quality care health services, without exception. Every employee takes a person-centered approach that exemplifies the ICARE values (Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence) through empathic communication and partnerships between all persons.

    Job Description

    Under direction, with wide latitude for the exercise of independent initiative and judgment, supervises a Pharmacy unit and/or performs as a specialty clinical pharmacist in a hospital, clinic or other health care setting. In addition to performing the duties of Assignment Level I at a more responsible level, the following are typical tasks performed as Assignment Level II.

    Examples of Typical Tasks:
    1. Supervises and/or coordinates the operation of a Pharmacy unit or major function.
    2. Prepares departmental reports, including the performance of statistical analyses.
    3. Develops and implements new processes to improve the operation of the Pharmacy and the quality of care provided.
    4. Orients new staff members.
    5. Monitors and evaluates staff performance and follows appropriate disciplinary proceedings, as necessary.
    6. Prepares unit work schedule.
    7. Ensures staff compliance with regulatory agency and health care setting rules and regulations.
    8. Responsible for the maintenance of adequate quantities of medication and other supplies in the Pharmacy unit.
    9. Evaluates new drugs released by the FDA in terms of efficacy, adverse effect profile, and cost; makes recommendations on additions and deletions to the health care setting's drug formulary. 10. Manages the medication therapy of a group or unit of patients as part of an interdisciplinary team, and participates in rounds.
    11. Coordinates the assessment of medication use.
    12. Serves as a professional and technical resource for medical professionals in specialty area(s).

    Minimum Qualifications

    For Assignment to Level II

    In addition to meeting the qualification requirements of the lower level:
    1. Two (2) years of post-licensure experience; or
    2. Completion of a post-graduate specialty residency or fellowship program; or
    3. Current Pharmacy Board Certification.

    If you wish to apply for this position, please apply online at

    NYC Health and Hospitals offers a competitive benefits package that includes:
    • Comprehensive Health Benefits for employees hired to work 20+ hrs. per week
    • Retirement Savings and Pension Plans
    • Loan Forgiveness Programs for eligible employees
    • Paid Holidays and Vacation in accordance with employees' Collectively bargained contracts
    • College tuition discounts and professional development opportunities
    • Multiple employee discounts programs