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Job Location (Full Address):

601 Elmwood Ave, Rochester, New York, United States of America, 14642

Opening:

Worker Subtype:

Temporary

Time Type:

Full time

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Department:

500160 Pharmacy SMH

Work Shift:

UR - Day (United States of America)

Range:

UR URCB 208 H

Compensation Range:

$25.00 - $33.75

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:

General Purpose: Performs functions that assist the pharmacy department and administration with quality, safety, and operational activities. Prior to being granted a NYS Intern Permit, job duties are restricted to only those that an unlicensed person can perform.

Essential Functions

• Participates in special projects and assignments, including quality assurance, medication safety, and operational and clinical initiatives as available.
• Conducts quality assurance (QA), medically unlikely edits (MUE), or other research to document the value and contribution of clinical pharmacy services. 
• Participate in departmental QA processes such as reporting and following up on medication incidents, reconciling medication administration records, cost-savings initiatives, etc.
• Prepares materials and actively contribute to assigned committees, workgroups, and task forces that advance the mission of the pharmacy department and organization.
• Contributes to the drug distribution process.
• Operates and maintains automated systems or technology.
• Stocks medication areas appropriately, including automated systems, to meet the needs of the area based on demand. 
• Rotates stock effectively, checking expiration dates to minimize waste and remove any expired medications from the area. 
• Utilizes medication delivery systems efficiently, including pneumatic tube systems and hand delivery.
• Utilizes effective service recovery techniques to troubleshoot and solve problems that may arise in the medication use system and communicates resolution to appropriate staff in a timely manner.
• Triages phone calls and handles medication requests appropriately, deferring all clinical decisions to a licensed pharmacist for follow-up.
• Resolves problems with appropriate and direct communication to all pertinent staff in a clear and concise manner. 
• Identifies problems and exhausts reasonable attempts at resolution and communicating progress. 
• Problem-solving will often go beyond the specific issue and may require participation in interdisciplinary teams or revising hospital or departmental policies, procedures, or treatment guidelines. 
• Contacts supervisor for assistance when the solution is beyond their expertise or authority.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Education & Experience:

• Degree equivalent to B.S or Pharm.D from an international school or college of pharmacy
• Three years practice as a pharmacist in a jurisdiction outside of the United States required.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Excellent communication skills required.
• Attention to detail required.
• Independent judgment and decision-making required.

Licenses and Certifications:
 

• Valid RPI-Reg Pharmacy Intern in NYS permit within 3 years of hire required.

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