Clinical Pharmacy Coordinator
North Shore-LIJ Health System view all our job openings
Location: New York, NY
Post Date: Saturday, 4 Feb 2012
Job Description:
Our Clinical Pharmacy Coordinators play a key role in creating an exceptional patient experience. In this role, you will implement, coordinate and evaluate all clinical Pharmacy services, including JCAHO standards. You will assist and direct MUEs (Medication Usage Evaluations), collaborate with the medical staff and establish criteria for the safe, effective and appropriate use of medication.Responsibilities Include:
1. Develops and monitors the hospital's policies/procedures regarding utilization of medications in
collaboration with the medical staff, Pharmacy, and Therapeutics Committee.
* Monitors medication utilization effectively and intervenes when necessary to ensure compliance.
* Monitors pharmacists activities regarding utilization surveillance and provides instruction/education as necessary.
* Maintains necessary and appropriate records regarding effectiveness of these drug therapy regimens and provides information to QM as required. Provides feedback to the P&T Committee on a regular basis.
2. Evaluates Pharmacy staff regarding safe and effective use of medication.
* Assists and directs staff in the provision of clinical services.
* Provides necessary, requested information to management for consideration in the staff's performance appraisals.
3. Collaboratively, coordinates/implements educational training and competency programs for the staff and
pharmacy students.
* Provides educational programs for health care staff regarding medication use.
* Provides training as measured by the success of the staff to accomplish identified goals and improve patient care. Incorporates professional concerns into the program.
* Coordinates activities with the assigned student preceptor and monitors the student's activities and evaluates performance.
* Initiates and implements programs with the PCS Division of Education.
4. Coordinates and participates in the development of the hospital's Formulary and related P&T activities.
* Contributes to the Formulary review process.
* Initiates/coordinates MUEs for P&T presentation. Discusses findings at P&T.
5. Performs all duties of a licensed registered Pharmacist as required by the Director and as identified by
the ability of the department to effectively provide comprehensive service. Maintains compliance
with established procedures, policies, and laws in performing the duties of a licensed, registered
staff pharmacist.
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* Masters Degree in Pharmacy from an accredited college or university, required and two (2) years related experience including medication usage evaluation and distribution in a hospital, required (OR) PharmD and one (1) year PGY residency (or equivalent experience) including medication usage evaluation and distribution in a hospital, required.* Current license to practice Pharmacy in New York State, required.
Our Culture:
Transforming care, optimizing patient satisfaction and creating better patient outcomes are just some of the things our talented team members are doing at North Shore-LIJ each and every day. As a culture committed to providing our customers with the highest quality service, we stand behind our core values: Patients first; Caring; Excellence; Innovation; Integrity and Teamwork. It is our commitment and our culture that sets us apart from others and is the cornerstone of everything we do. Join an organization whose team members are valued, cared for and offered continuous opportunities to grow. Click on the link to learn more about us: www.northshorelij.com/goals
Please note: North Shore-LIJ is a smoke-free environment. Smoking and the use of tobacco products is strictly prohibited anywhere on campus, including parking lots and outdoor areas on the premises. Free smoking cessation programs and quit medications are offered to team members who wish to quit through the North Shore-LIJ Center for Tobacco Control.
