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Catholic Health System

Clinical Pharmacy Specialist Phrm Residency Credentialed LMH

Catholic Health System, Lockport, New York, United States

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Salary:

131,098.50-196,657.50 USD

Facility:

Lockport Memorial Hospital

Shift:

Shift 1

Status:

Full Time

FTE: 1.000000

Bargaining Unit:

ACE Associates

Exempt from Overtime:

Exempt: Yes

Work Schedule:

Days and Evenings with Weekend and Holiday Rotation

Hours:

8am-9pm weekdays. 7am-3pm weekends. Hours may vary.

Summary:

Works with the System Director of Pharmacy Services, system, and site pharmacy leadership in the establishment and maintenance of a comprehensive Clinical Pharmacy Services Program specializing in direct patient care areas such as Emergency Department, Critical Care, Infectious Diseases, Psychiatric Pharmacy, Ambulatory Care, Oncology, Internal Medicine, and select areas of specialization where pharmacy residency training is desirable. Areas of Critical Care specialization include all of the various areas of focus in Catholic Health including neuro, cardiac, medical, surgical, and neonatal. Incumbent coordinates and actively participates in various programs and activities within their area of specialty and within the scope of the Clinical Pharmacy Services Program. Provides educational programs for nurses, pharmacists, medical and pharmacy residents, physicians, mid-level providers, patients and their families. Precepts pharmacy residents across the system. Assists System Director of Pharmacy, system, and site pharmacy leadership in maintenance of readiness by regulatory agencies and in ongoing compliance with all statutory regulations.

Mount St. Mary's Hospital consists of multiple locations and associate may be assigned as needed.

Responsibilities Education and Experience

Doctor of Pharmacy degree (PharmD) with PGY1 Pharmacy Residency in an acute care or ambulatory care setting required; and a PGY2 Pharmacy Residency in area of specialization preferred. Current residents accepted for application. Board Certification preferred, and required within one year of hire or

PharmD with completion of a PGY-1 Pharmacy Residency in an acute care hospital setting. Board Certification preferred, and required within one year of hire. One year of fulltime (or equivalent) experience in area of specialty preferred

Residency requirements

All Pharmacy Residencies require American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP) accreditation or candidate status

All residencies must be verified for completion through presentation of certificate of completion from residency site and/or the database of the ASHP

Candidates currently enrolled in an accredited or candidate status pharmacy residency program are eligible to apply. Evidence of residency completion must be available prior to start date

Experience Requirements

Relevant past experience must have been obtained in entirety within three years of application

Required full time equivalent experience may be accrued over three year period

Board Certification

Must be obtained through nationally recognized organizations such as the Board of Pharmacy Specialties (BPS)

Board Certifications preferred at the time of hire must be in a clinical area of specialty relevant to inpatient hospital care

Specialty specific board certification (e.g. Emergency Medicine, ID, Critical Care) must be obtained within one year of eligibility and/or availability of certification in area of specialty

Ongoing maintenance of board certification required

Preceptor Requirement

Within 12 months of hire, maintains compliance with preceptor qualifications set forth by the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP)

Licensure and Academic requirements

PharmD degree must be obtained from an ACPE accredited US school of pharmacy or a foreign school recognized by BPS and/or ASHP

Valid license and current registration to practice Pharmacy in New York State

Legacy Associates

Clinical Pharmacy Specialists in this title prior to implementation of this revised job description and any changes herein will be eligible to remain in their current position subject to adherence to all Catholic Health policies governing employment

Knowledge, Skill and Ability

Ability to analyze/interpret and utilize results of various laboratory and microbiology tests and apply them to patient care in a clinical practice setting

Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to convey educational material in an understandable manner to patients and their families.

Ability to coordinate activities of multiple personnel and supervise their daily activities

Ability to use hospital based information systems including Pharmacy, Laboratory, Patient Accounting and office systems

Ability to operate ancillary patient care information systems in conjunction with operation of patient testing equipment

Ability to communicate effectively with Physicians, Physicians Assistants, Nurse Practitioners, Nurses and other allied health professionals

Working Conditions

Travel to various locations for clinical assignments, meetings, and educational programs required

Works unusual hours, days and shifts to accommodate needs of the educational activities of the Clinical Pharmacy Services Program

Works in a clinic setting with considerable periods of standing and sitting

Environment

Normal heat, light space, and safe working environment; typical of most office jobs

Occasional exposure to one or more mildly unpleasant physical conditions

Occasional exposure to communicable diseases of pathogens through patient contact

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