NYC Health Hospitals
Collaborative Drug Therapy Management Pharmacist
NYC Health Hospitals, New York, New York, us, 10261
NYC Health + Hospitals/Bellevue is America's oldest public hospital, established in 1736. Affiliated with the NYU School of Medicine, the 844-bed hospital is a major referral center for highly complex cases, with its 6,000 employees including highly skilled, interdisciplinary clinical staff. It sees more than 110,000 emergency room visits and 500,000 outpatient visits annually. Bellevue is an academic medical institution of international renown. We have served as an incubator for major innovations in public health, medical science, and medical education. Bellevue is a Level I Trauma Center delivering around-the-clock care in adult, pediatric, psychiatric and pediatric psychiatric emergencies as well as in the nationally-designated categories of cardiology, neurology, toxicology, and neonatology. In addition to providing comprehensive inpatient and outpatient state-of-the-art care Bellevue is a city-wide medical specialty referral source. Bellevue's clinical centers of excellence include: Emergency Medicine and Trauma Care; Cardiovascular Services; Designated Regional Perinatal Center and Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (ICU); Comprehensive Children's Psychiatric Emergency Program; and Cancer Services.
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.
Job Description
Interviews patient to gather all relevant data, including but not limited to general health, activity status, medical history, medication history (including OTCs), and immunization history. Screens for drug allergy and drug interactions. Notes drugs or classes of drugs contraindicated in specific disease states. Assesses medication regimens and makes modifications so as to achieve desired therapeutic outcomes, providing direct pharmaceutical care in the outpatient ambulatory setting. Performs routine patient monitoring functions as necessary in drug therapy management, including collecting and reviewing patient history. Orders appropriate disease-state or drug specific laboratory and physical assessments including but not limited to vital signs, diabetic foot exams, hemoglobin A1C, and urine microalbumin (only if specifically authorized by the protocol and to the extent necessary to discharge their responsibilities under the law). Evaluates clinical laboratory tests related to the drug therapy management for the specific disease or disease state(s) specified within the Protocol. Adjusts the management of drug strength, frequency or route of administration and/or substitutes authorized drugs in accordance with the Drug Therapy Protocol with the Collaborating Provider. Performs comprehensive medication review and reconciliation and resolves medication-related problems in order to optimize drug therapy. Resolves discrepancies in patient therapy and follows-up on any outstanding issues or barriers. Documents modifications made to the patient drug therapy in patient's record and notifies other treating providers, as required. Documents and reports all interventions, adverse drug reactions (ADRs) and medication errors. Communicates any changes or adjustments in therapy to patients and caregivers in a clear and concise manner. Performs follow-up phone calls to patient, patient's caregiver and/or pharmacy to confirm compliance with filling prescriptions, compliance with medication regimen and understanding of instructions. Monitors the patient's response to therapy, including safety and effectiveness of medication. Minimum Qualifications 1. A valid New York State license and current registration to practice pharmacy; and 2. Must be certified to practice Collaborative Drug Therapy Management (CDTM) by the New York State Education Department (NYSED).
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NYC Health and Hospitals offers a competitive benefits package that includes:
Comprehensive Health Benefits for employees hired to work 20+ hrs. per week Retirement Savings and Pension Plans Loan Forgiveness Programs for eligible employees Paid Holidays and Vacation in accordance with employees' Collectively bargained contracts College tuition discounts and professional development opportunities Multiple employee discounts programs
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.
Job Description
Interviews patient to gather all relevant data, including but not limited to general health, activity status, medical history, medication history (including OTCs), and immunization history. Screens for drug allergy and drug interactions. Notes drugs or classes of drugs contraindicated in specific disease states. Assesses medication regimens and makes modifications so as to achieve desired therapeutic outcomes, providing direct pharmaceutical care in the outpatient ambulatory setting. Performs routine patient monitoring functions as necessary in drug therapy management, including collecting and reviewing patient history. Orders appropriate disease-state or drug specific laboratory and physical assessments including but not limited to vital signs, diabetic foot exams, hemoglobin A1C, and urine microalbumin (only if specifically authorized by the protocol and to the extent necessary to discharge their responsibilities under the law). Evaluates clinical laboratory tests related to the drug therapy management for the specific disease or disease state(s) specified within the Protocol. Adjusts the management of drug strength, frequency or route of administration and/or substitutes authorized drugs in accordance with the Drug Therapy Protocol with the Collaborating Provider. Performs comprehensive medication review and reconciliation and resolves medication-related problems in order to optimize drug therapy. Resolves discrepancies in patient therapy and follows-up on any outstanding issues or barriers. Documents modifications made to the patient drug therapy in patient's record and notifies other treating providers, as required. Documents and reports all interventions, adverse drug reactions (ADRs) and medication errors. Communicates any changes or adjustments in therapy to patients and caregivers in a clear and concise manner. Performs follow-up phone calls to patient, patient's caregiver and/or pharmacy to confirm compliance with filling prescriptions, compliance with medication regimen and understanding of instructions. Monitors the patient's response to therapy, including safety and effectiveness of medication. Minimum Qualifications 1. A valid New York State license and current registration to practice pharmacy; and 2. Must be certified to practice Collaborative Drug Therapy Management (CDTM) by the New York State Education Department (NYSED).
If you wish to apply for this position, please apply online by clicking the "Apply for Job" button.
NYC Health and Hospitals offers a competitive benefits package that includes:
Comprehensive Health Benefits for employees hired to work 20+ hrs. per week Retirement Savings and Pension Plans Loan Forgiveness Programs for eligible employees Paid Holidays and Vacation in accordance with employees' Collectively bargained contracts College tuition discounts and professional development opportunities Multiple employee discounts programs