This title is in the unclassified
service and in the SUNY Professional Services Negotiating Unit.
The positions in this job
family dispense appropriate doses of drugs to inpatients and outpatients as
prescribed by a physician; manufacture sterile and non-sterile prescriptions;
deliver drug information and instruction to health care professionals based
on pharmacological expertise and the interpretation of Pharmacy policy.
Assists the Director
of Pharmacy in the daily operation of the Pharmacy ensuring that all sections
of the Pharmacy Department are functioning properly; ensures that all documents
related to Pharmacy operations (e.g., floor stock sheets and controlled drug sheets,
orders and prescriptions) have been computerized, counted and stored as required;
ensures that all devices are in working order (note: e.g., pharmaceutical balances,
refrigerators, and laminar flow hoods); interprets Pharmacy administrative policies
and procedures and makes decisions relative to them; assumes responsibility of
Director of Pharmacy in his/her absence. Advises the Director of all problems
pertaining to the operation of the Pharmacy (note: e.g., specific patient care,
drug utilization and materials management); supervises the conduct of departmental
studies, and completion of periodic reports, permit applications and surveys for
outside agencies (note; e.g., NYS Department of Health, State Board of Pharmacy);
ensures that drug recalls are handled expeditiously, including removal of drug
from Pharmacy shelves, and all hospital locations; maintains and develops work
schedules for Pharmacy staff. Periodically evaluates performance of subordinates;
prepares evaluations of requests to add drugs to the Formulary; disseminates or
oversees dissemination of information related to drug therapy and departmental
policies and procedures; ensures completion of inspection of drug storage areas
on a monthly basis; monitors and ensures proper resolution and reporting of patient
and professional staff complaints; coordinates investigational drug studies and
oversees staff participation; represents the department on appropriate committees.
Studies and modifies work flow patterns; evaluates operating procedures within
the Pharmacy; assists in the preparation of the Pharmacy budgets, the purchase
of drugs and supplies and maintenance of inventory control records; approves or
obtains approval for requisitions and orders for necessary pharmaceuticals and
supplies; develops the department's in-service training program; coordinates,
and implements programs instituted by the Pharmacy, including training sessions.
Ensures repackaged medications are in compliance with departmental requirements,
that labeling is accurate and appropriate records are maintained; may ensure compliance
with regulations relating to controlled substance and the maintenance of accurate
inventories. Reports to the Director of Pharmacy and may supervise the T.H. Senior
Pharmacist, T.H. Pharmacist and T.H. Pharmacy Assistant.
Preferred
Qualifications:
MS, Pharmaceutical
Doctorate, or candidates for advanced degree with BS in Pharmacy, and NYS license.
Three years of hospital Pharmacy experience to include one year in a supervisory/
administrative capacity.
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