Health System Pharmacist 2-Procurement

Harlem Hospital Center has been a bedrock of the Harlem community since 1887. The hospital provides a wide range of medical, surgical, diagnostic, therapeutic and family support services to the residents of Central Harlem, West Harlem, Washington Heights and Inwood. Harlem is the largest hospital in the area, capable of treating the most seriously ill. Harlem provides over 90 specialized ambulatory care services, dentistry and oral surgery, behavioral health services, and community substance abuse treatment.

At NYC Health + Hospitals, our mission is to deliver high quality care health services, without exception. Every employee takes a person-centered approach that exemplifies the ICARE values (Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence) through empathic communication and partnerships between all persons.

Work Shifts

7 : 00 A.M - 3 : 30 P.M

8 : 00 A.M - 4 : 00 P.M

8 : 30 A.M - 4 : 30 P.M

9 : 00 A.M - 5 : 00 P.M

10 : 00 A.M - 6 : 00 P.M

Duties & Responsibilities

Purpose of Position :

This class of positions encompasses professional staff, supervisory, clinical and administrative work within a pharmacy department, with varying degrees of latitude for independent initiative and judgment. Health System Pharmacists adhere to Federal, State and local laws and other regulatory requirements regarding pharmacy and institutional practice. All personnel may be required to perform related work.

Under direction, with wide latitude for the exercise of independent initiative and judgment, supervises a Pharmacy unit and / or performs as a specialty clinical pharmacist in a hospital, clinic or other health care setting.

Examples of Typical Tasks :

At a more responsible level, performs the duties of Assignment Level I :

1. Fills prescriptions and patient orders, resolves discrepancies in patient therapy, and follows-up on problems.

2. Utilizes clinical data in evaluating physician orders to ensure appropriate therapy.

3. Provides and documents drug information and patient counseling.

4. Documents interventions, adverse drug reactions (ADRs), and medication errors.

5. Directs and utilizes personnel including technicians, aides and clerical staff.

6. Assists in the monthly inspection of the patient care units and the Pharmacy.

7. Maintains adequate medication supply in individual work area.

8. Participates in Pharmacy staff in-services and meetings relating to Systemwide and / or health care setting programs.

9. Operates and troubleshoots automated dispensing systems, as needed.

10. Advises prescribers on alternatives for non-formulary drugs.

11. Utilizes Outpatient and Inpatient computerized systems to enter and access patient care information.

12. Coordinates and analyzes statistics and / or clinical data.

13. Participates in quality management and utilization review programs.

14. May coordinate the work of a small group to accomplish a project or assignment.

15. May participate in the preparation and review of policies and procedures.

16. May assist in the development, implementation and execution of Pharmacy staff training curriculum.

17. In the absence of the supervisor, may assist in the supervision of a Pharmacy unit or function.

In addition to performing the duties of Assignment Level I at a more responsible level, the following are typical tasks performed as Assignment Level II :

1. Supervises and / or coordinates the operation of a Pharmacy unit or major function.

2. Prepares departmental reports, including the performance of statistical analyses.

3. Develops and implements new processes to improve the operation of the Pharmacy and the quality of care provided.

4. Orients new staff members.

5. Monitors and evaluates staff performance and follows appropriate disciplinary proceedings, as necessary.

6. Prepares unit work schedule.

7. Ensures staff compliance with regulatory agency and health care setting rules and regulations.

8. Responsible for the maintenance of adequate quantities of medication and other supplies in the Pharmacy unit.

9. Evaluates new drugs released by the FDA in terms of efficacy, adverse effect profile, and cost; makes recommendations on additions and deletions to the health care setting's drug formulary.

10. Manages the medication therapy of a group or unit of patients as part of an interdisciplinary team, and participates in rounds.

11. Coordinates the assessment of medication use.

12. Serves as a professional and technical resource for medical professionals in specialty area(s).

Minimum Qualifications

1. Possession of a valid NY State license to practice pharmacy.

2. Two years of post licensure experience; or

3. Completion of a post graduate specialty residency or fellowship program; or

4. Current Pharmacy Board Certification.

Department Preferences

Examples of Depratment Typical Tasks

• Coordinates drug procurement operations and inventory management to ensure critical drug availability, accurate inventory value assessment, compliance with 340B, optimized inventory turns, and minimized drug expirations.
• Maintains computerized systems, split-billing software programs and technologies utilized in purchasing operations related to the 340B program.
• Ensures that all records are maintained in accordance with regulation and policy.
• Generates purchasing and inventory reports as requested by departmental leadership.
• Maintains responsibility for borrow and loan systems from other hospitals.
• Coordinates and maintains timely flow of purchasing and receipts with Accounts Payable.
• Assists in managing vaccine supply including temperature monitoring.
• Maintains oversight of emergency supplies
• Coordinates inventory to resolve / manage backorders, shortages or recalls and secures acceptable product alternatives when necessary. Evaluates and adjusts par levels in response to ongoing utilization, shortages, waste and critical needs.
• Participates in continuous quality assessment and improvement activities and medication safety initiatives.
• Supervise adherence to DSCSA requirements.
• Support inpatient controlled substance distribution systems
• Manage reverse distribution procedures and monitors returns to ensure adequate credit is issued.
• Lead annual inventory counts in coordination with Internal Audit Department.
• Lead influenza vaccine purchasing, distribution, and inventory maintenance.
• Work with clinical staff to determine alternatives to critical stock shortages and assist with determining and implementing therapeutic substitutions.
• Manage the drug recall system, ensuring all affected product is identified, quarantined and returned for manufacturer credit.
• Serve as a liaison to wholesalers and vendors for issues related performance and fill rates
• Write and / or review policies and procedures.
• Manage key aspects of pharmacy department routine regulatory monitoring programs (e.g.; refrigerator temperature monitoring programs, expiration date checking programs).
• Manage the invoice process between pharmacy and accounts payable to assure bills are accurate and paid.
• Manage outsourced pharmacy purchasing.
• Enforce GPO contract compliance

Benefits

NYC Health and Hospitals offers a competitive benefits package that includes :

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