Clinical Pharmacist

Department/Unit:
Pharmacy

Work Shift:
Evening (United States of America)

Salary Range: Min. $43.14/hr - Max $71.18/hr

The Pharmacist plays a crucial role in delivering comprehensive pharmaceutical care services. As an integral member of the patient care team, the pharmacist brings specialized knowledge in medication safety, therapeutic interventions, and patient education regarding medication management. The Pharmacist is accountable to the Pharmacy Supervisors and Directors, with the work schedule established by these leaders.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Deliver thorough pharmaceutical care to diverse patient populations.
• Advocate for medication safety and effective therapeutic practices.
• Encourage the rational and cost-effective utilization of medications.
• Administer pharmaceutical care across all age groups and patient types.
• Conduct medication order reviews and drug therapy evaluations to enhance patient outcomes.
• Prepare and dispense medications accurately.
• Provide reliable drug information to healthcare professionals and patients.
• Monitor and assess patient drug therapies.
• Collaborate with healthcare teams, patients, and their families to optimize pharmaceutical care.
• Oversee and guide support staff in pharmacy operations.
• Engage in the training and professional development of pharmacy personnel.
• Offer professional services and leadership within the Department, Center, and Community as needed.
• Work alongside management to enhance pharmaceutical care and services.
• In the absence of supervisory staff, assume essential supervisory responsibilities temporarily.
• Contribute to the ongoing advancement of pharmaceutical care services.
• Provide expert guidance and leadership as a recognized authority in the field.

EDUCATION AND LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS:

• Pharm.D. degree from an ACPE accredited institution.
• Valid New York State Pharmacy License.

EXPERIENCE:
Prior experience in health system pharmacy practice is preferred.

Albany Medical Center is an equal opportunity employer.

This position may involve access to sensitive information pertaining to Albany Medical Center, its patients, affiliates, and partners, including HIPAA Protected Health Information and other federally and state-regulated information. Workforce members are expected to ensure that access to information is based on a "need to know" basis and is the minimum necessary to perform assigned duties. Use or disclosure of information should not exceed the minimum required to achieve the intended purpose. Reasonable efforts must be made to protect information from unauthorized access and modification, in accordance with Albany Med Center policies and standards.

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