Pharmacist - Inpatient

Do you believe that C ollaboration , Communication and Compassion are the foundations of outstanding service? Do you enjoy working in a diverse and dynamic team? Are you motivated by a desire to serve your community and are committed to meet the health and wellness needs of our community with excellence? If these values match yours, we would love to speak to you about our Pharmacist position here at Ellis Hospital.

WHAT DOES ELLIS MEDICINE OFFER?

GENEROUS and FLEXIBLE benefits that start DAY ONE!

• Comprehensive and affordable Health, Dental and Vision insurance
• Generous paid time off to support a work-life balance, including 6 paid holidays
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities
• Retirement plan in the form of a 401(3b) with company match after longevity
• Flexible Spending Account and Dependent Care Account-allowing you to set aside pretax dollars to better care for your health and the health of your loved ones
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employer paid Life Insurance

WHAT WILL YOU DO AS A PHARMACIST AT ELLIS MEDICINE?

• Interpret all medication orders as safe and proper
• Execute all phases of inpatient, outpatient and employee medication distribution, such as dispensing, packing and labeling
• Maintain a thorough knowledge and understanding of drugs and drug therapy, provide training and supervision for non-professional Pharmacy staff
• Provides drug information and training for various hospital personnel, patients and the community, and provides other Pharmacy services established in the Policy & Procedure Manual Guidelines.
• Comply with all state and federal laws and regulations, the policies and procedures of Ellis Medicine and the standards of affiliated accrediting organizations.
• Must be able to demonstrate a complete understanding and knowledge of New York State and Federal Laws governing the practice of pharmacy. New York State Licensure must be maintained in good standing, including all continued educational requirements.
• Maintains current knowledge and skills necessary to perform competently. Work must be accurate, thorough and attention to detail is evident.
• Assure that company resources are utilized responsibly and that the working environment is clean, safe and in compliance with required workplace standards.
• Communicate relevant departmental information to the nursing and medical staff as needed.
• Seek opportunities in collaboration with management to streamline processes, implement process improvement activities and resolve conflicts.

WHAT DO I NEED TO BE A PHARMACIST AT ELLIS MEDICINE?

Requirements

The Pharmacist must have a Bachelor of Science degree in Pharmacy or a Doctor of Pharmacy degree with experience in hospital pharmacy preferred. Must be licensed to practice in New York State or eligible to become licensed.

Ellis Medicine is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal- opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, religion, sex/gender, age, national origin, disability, genetic information, predisposition or carrier status, military or veteran status, prior arrest, or conviction record, marital or familial status, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender identity, gender expression, reproductive health decisions, or domestic violence victim status.

Salary Range: $54.01-$86.42 /hour Pay is based on experience, skills, and education. Exempt positions under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) will be paid within the base salary equivalent of the stated hourly rates. The pay range may also vary within the stated range based on location.

ELLIS HOSPITAL

POSITION DESCRIPTION

TITLE:

Pharmacist

DEPARTMENT:

Pharmacy

REPORTS TO:

Manager Pharmacy

SECTION I:

BASIC FUNCTION:

The basic function of the Pharmacist is to interpret all medication orders as safe and proper, to execute all phases of inpatient, outpatient and employee medication distribution such as dispensing, packing and labeling, maintain a thorough knowledge and understanding of drugs and drug therapy, provide training and supervision for non-professional Pharmacy staff, provide drug information and training for various hospital personnel, patients and the community, and provides other Pharmacy services established in the Policy & Procedure Manual Guidelines.

SECTION II:

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

SECTION III:

MAKING ELLIS EXCEPTIONAL (MEE) BEHAVIORS & STANDARDS

The Pharmacist must exhibit all traits described in the Ellis Medicine Behaviors and Standards. These include a professional appearance, treating all co-workers and visitors with courtesy and respect, and utilizing AIDET in all interactions.

SECTION IV:

JOB KNOWLEDGE AND PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE POSITION

• Comply with all state and federal laws and regulations, policies and procedures of Ellis Medicine and standards of affiliated accrediting organizations.
• Must be able to demonstrate a complete understanding and knowledge of New York State and Federal Laws governing the practice of pharmacy. New York State Licensure must be maintained in good standing including all continued educational requirements.
• Scheduling and Personal Time Expectations:
• Ellis Medicine and Ellis Hospital Pharmacy is an acute care facility that operates pursuant to and under New York State licensure 24 hours a day, 7 days a week annually.
• The work week could consist of a mixture of days, evenings, overnights, weekends and holidays as required to meet staffing standards.
• Any pharmacist hired within this position would be responsible for covering any of the shifts described above as staffing requires. Every effort will be made to distribute these assignments fairly and equitably based on seniority.
• This position will accrue PPT benefit time commensurate with the employee’s years of service and eligibility as per Organizational Policy 3422 Paid Personal Time. EST will accrue per Organizational Policy 3370 Extended Sick Time.

SECTION V:

ADDITIONAL NOTES:

SECTION VI:

Date:

April 10, 1993

Prepared By:

Michael Pasquarella, PharmD, RPh

Approved By:

Leslyn Williamson, EVP Operations, Chief Nursing Officer

Date(s) Revised:

11/93,10/95,6/96,11/97,12/00, 09/03, 11/03, 5/05, 1/17/2020