Description
Job Title: Clinical Pharmacist
Location: SLH - MH Main
Department: Pharmacy
Hours Per Week: Per Diem
Schedule: 8a-4p - Days and 8a-1p -Weekends
Summary
The Clinical Pharmacist provides distributive and clinical pharmacy services in a professional and competent manner to ensure rational and appropriate drug therapy for all patients.
Key Responsibilities:
Distribution
- Demonstrates a thorough knowledge of the hospital medication distribution system and can assist system users.
- Able to function independently and without supervision.
- At a minimum, processes work at a rate that meets the needs of the department, the patients, and the institution.
- Demonstrates knowledge of all relevant departmental, organizational, and federal laws, policies, and procedures.
- Performs tasks at a level of accuracy consistent with department expectations.
- Demonstrates the ability to access patient information via the system network.
- Trained in the storage, handling, and disposal of hazardous drugs in accordance with standards set by regulatory agencies.
- Ensures that the needed stock is obtained in an emergency.
Clinical Services
- Responds promptly to drug information requests using available references.
- Accurately identifies and prioritizes clinical issues to ensure that the most critical matters are addressed before less critical issues.
- Utilizes appropriate methods of communication for the type of problem. Timely resolution of problems is essential.
- Documents all interventions per department standards.
- Participates in clinical initiatives as defined by department.
Other Responsibilities
- Directs the work of pharmacy technicians to ensure adequate staffing exists.
- Remains current in the field by proactively reading medical and pharmacy literature.
- Apothecary only: performs patient education and counseling, including an assessment of patient comprehension.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications:
- Degree in Pharmacy from an accredited college of Pharmacy
- Minimum 4 years of pharmacy practice experience in a hospital setting preferred
- Strong analytical, computer, and communication skills with an excellent attention to detail
Required Licensure/Certification Skills:
- Licensure as a Pharmacist in New York State required.
Rochester General Health System is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran
EDUCATION:
- BS: Pharmacy (Required)
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Light - Clinical - Light clinical roles involve frequent standing and walking, with occasional lifting of light objects (≤20 lbs.) and routine reaching, grasping, and fine manipulation for tasks such as patient care, laboratory work, or specimen processing. Staff rely on strong visual and auditory acuity to accurately observe specimens, read instrumentation, monitor patients, respond to alarms, and communicate effectively with care teams. Cognitive demands include multitasking, prioritizing clinical and laboratory workflows, and coordinating with interdisciplinary teams. Emotional resilience is necessary due to frequent interruptions, shifting priorities, and the need for precise and compassionate interaction with patients and colleagues. Environmental exposures may include infectious materials, biological specimens, cleaning agents, sharps, chemical reagents, and wet surfaces. PPE use, TB testing, and schedule flexibility are commonly required.
LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS:
- LPharm - Licensed Pharmacist - NYS Office of ProfessionsNew York State Education Department (NYSED)
PAY RANGE: $120,000.00 - $165,000.00
The listed base pay range is a good faith representation of current potential base pay for successful applicants. It may be modified in the future. Pay is determined by factors including experience, clinical licensure date, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, location, and contracts.
