As a community, the University of Rochester is defined by a deep commitment to Meliora - Ever Better. Embedded in that ideal are the values we share: equity, leadership, integrity, openness, respect, and accountability. Together, we will set the highest standards for how we treat each other to ensure our community is welcoming to all and is a place where all can thrive. **Job Location (Full Address):** 601 Elmwood Ave, Rochester, New York, United States of America, 14642 **Opening:** Worker Subtype: Regular Time Type: Part time Scheduled Weekly Hours: 24 Department: 500160 Pharmacy SMH Work Shift: UR - Day (United States of America) Range: UR URCD 219 Compensation Range: $126,258.00 - $163,610.00 _The referenced pay range represents the minimum and maximum compensation for this job. Individual annual salaries/hourly rates will be set within the job's compensation range, and will be determined by considering factors including, but not limited to, market data, education, experience, qualifications, expertise of the individual, and internal equity considerations._ **Responsibilities:** GENERAL PURPOSE: Dispenses medications for patients seen in an outpatient pharmacy. Oversees and directly contributes to compounding, preparation and dispensing of medications for patients in accordance with all applicable state and federal laws and regulations for Pharmacy practice. Answers medication related questions from patients and providers, and provides patient counseling on proper medication use. Supervises pharmacy technicians. **ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS** + Understands and follows departmental and hospital policy and procedures related to dispensing of medications. Dispenses medications accurately and in a timely manner. Resolves problem prescriptions independently and appropriately in a timely manner. Processes/validates prescriptions, utilizing current information system technology to create and maintain accurate patient profiles. Directs and supervises the work of technicians to ensure appropriate workflow as required. Communicates verbally to all hospital staff in an effective and professional manner. Checks all products requiring a pharmacist approval prior to dispensing. Participates in departmental Q/A processes, such as reporting and following up on medication incidents, reconciling medical administration records (MARs), reporting medication adverse events and errors, etc. + Develops or participates in a clinical practice by interacting with physicians, nurses, other health care professionals, and patients as a member of an interdisciplinary team to guide and recommend appropriate medication use. Participates in focused clinical initiatives as defined by the department, including immunization, discharge planning, transplantation, Wellness, Screenings, etc. Monitors assigned patient populations for clinical progress, including renal/hepatic function, white blood count (WBC), and other applicable laboratory tests. Recommends adjustments to therapy as necessary. Documents clinical activities and interventions on a regular basis. Participates in education of other Pharmacy staff and other healthcare professionals. Identifies need for patient teaching and performs such tasks when necessary. + Resolves problems with appropriate and direct communication to all pertinent staff in a clear and concise manner. Proactively identifies patient care problems and does not pass on problems to the next shift without exhausting reasonable attempts at resolution and communicating progress. Proactively identifies barriers to patient discharge when practicing in Hospital setting, including financial barriers that are handed off and resolved in a thorough manner. Solves problems that often go beyond patient-specific issues and may require participation on interdisciplinary teams or revising hospital or departmental policy, procedures or treatment guidelines. Performs required duties of “charge pharmacist” when scheduled, including coordination of shift resources, problem solving, staff conflict resolution, and appropriate communication from shift to shift. Contacts supervisor for assistance when solution is beyond expertise or authority. Other duties as assigned. **MINIMUM EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE** + Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy and less than 1 year of relevant ambulatory/community pharmacy experience required + Or equivalent combination of education and experience + Successful completion of a Post Graduate-Year 1 (PGY-1) accredited pharmacy practice required **LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS** + PHARMD - Licensed Pharmacist in New York State upon hire required **EOE Minorities / Females / Protected Veterans / Disabled:** The University of Rochester is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of equity, diversity, and inclusion to advance the University’s mission to Learn, Discover, Heal, Create – and Make the World Ever Better. 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One of the world’s leading research universities, Rochester has a long tradition of breaking boundaries—always pushing and questioning, learning and unlearning. We transform ideas into enterprises that create value and make the world ever better. If you’re looking for a career in higher education or health care, the University of Rochester may offer the perfect opportunity for your background and goals At the University of Rochester, we commit to diversity, equity, and inclusion and united by a strong commitment to be ever better—Meliora. It is an ideal that informs our shared mission to ensure all members of our community feel safe, respected, included, and valued.