Clinical Pharmacist (Per Diem) | Newark

Job Title: Clinical Pharmacist Location: Newark-Wayne Community Hospital Pharmacy Department: Pharmacy Hours Per Week: Per Diem Schedule: Monday - Friday 7:30a - 4p, Weekend Rotations

Summary As a Clinical Pharmacist, your outstanding pharmaceutical knowledge, paired with your ability to manage staff and liaise with medical providers, leads to optimal patient care.

Key Responsibilities:

Distribution

• Demonstrates a thorough knowledge of the hospital medication distribution system and can assist system users.

• Able to function independently and without supervision.

• At a minimum, processes work at a rate that meets the needs of the department, the patients, and the institution.

• Demonstrates knowledge of all relevant departmental, organizational, and federal laws, policies, and procedures.

• Performs tasks at a level of accuracy consistent with department expectations.

• Demonstrates the ability to access patient information via the system network.

• Trains in the storage, handling, and disposal of hazardous drugs in accordance with standards set by regulatory agencies.

• Ensures that the needed stock is obtained in an emergency.

Clinical Services

• Responds promptly to drug information requests using available references.

• Accurately identifies and prioritizes clinical issues to ensure that the most critical matters are addressed before less critical issues.

• Utilize the appropriate method of communication for the type of problem. Timely resolution of problems is essential.

• Documents all interventions per department standards.

• Participates in clinical initiatives as defined by the department.

Other Responsibilities

• Directs the work of pharmacy technicians to ensure adequate staffing exists.

• Remains current in the field by proactively reading medical and pharmacy literature.

• Apothecary only: perform patient education and counseling, including an assessment of patient comprehension.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• Degree in Pharmacy from an accredited college of Pharmacy

• Strong analytical, computer, and communication skills with an excellent attention to detail

Required Licensure/Certification Skills:

• Licensure as a Pharmacist in New York State required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Minimum 4 years of pharmacy practice experience in a hospital setting preferred

Rochester General Health System is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran

EDUCATION: BS: Pharmacy (Required) LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS: LPharm - Licensed Pharmacist - NYS Office of Professions PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Light - Clinical - Light clinical roles involve frequent standing and walking, with occasional lifting of light objects (≤20 lbs.) and routine reaching, grasping, and fine manipulation for tasks such as patient care, laboratory work, or specimen processing. Staff rely on strong visual and auditory acuity to accurately observe specimens, read instrumentation, monitor patients, respond to alarms, and communicate effectively with care teams. Cognitive demands include multitasking, prioritizing clinical and laboratory workflows, and coordinating with interdisciplinary teams. Emotional resilience is necessary due to frequent interruptions, shifting priorities, and the need for precise and compassionate interaction with patients and colleagues. Environmental exposures may include infectious materials, biological specimens, cleaning agents, sharps, chemical reagents, and wet surfaces. PPE use, TB testing, and schedule flexibility are commonly required.

For disease specific care programs refer to the program specific requirements of the department for further specifications on experience and educational expectations, including continuing education requirements.

Any physical requirements reported by a prospective employee and/or employee’s physician or delegate will be considered for accommodations.

PAY RANGE: $67.00 - $67.00 CITY:

Newark POSTAL CODE:

14513 The posted pay range is a good faith representation of potential base pay for this position. It may be modified in the future and eligible for additional pay components. Individual annual salaries/hourly rates could vary based on position details and FTE. Pay is determined by considering factors including, but not limited to, experience, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, locations, and contracts.

Rochester Regional Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital or familial status, military or veteran status, citizenship or immigration status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.