52542PEDIATRIC SENIOR CLINICAL PHARMACIST

ANNOUNCEMENT OF Professional Vacancy

STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK · DOWNSTATE MEDICAL CENTER
450 CLARKSON AVENUE, BOX 1194, BROOKLYN, NEW YORK 11203

Department: PHARMACY Job Title: PEDIATRIC SENIOR CLINICAL PHARMACIST

Professional Rank: SL-4 Descriptive Title: PEDIATRIC SENIOR CLINICAL PHARMACIST

Salary Range: COMMENSURATE WITH EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS Line Number: Line# 52542

Additional Position Information: *Please include the 5-digit Line Number and Job Title in the subject line and body of your email submission.

Brief Description of Duties:
Are you looking to take your career to new heights with a leader in healthcare? SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University is one of the nation's leading metropolitan medical centers. As the only academic medical center in Brooklyn, we serve a large population that is among the most diverse in the world. We are also highly-ranked by Castle Connolly Medical, a healthcare rating company for consumers, among the top 5 leading U.S. medical schools for training doctors.

The Pharmacy Department at SUNY Downstate is seeking a full time Pediatric Senior Clinical Pharmacist. The Senior Clinical Pharmacist, Pediatrics will provide clinical pharmacy services to pediatric and neonatal populations at the State University of New York (SUNY) Downstate Health Sciences University. The Senior Clinical Pharmacist will work as part of a multidisciplinary team to ensure the delivery of safe, evidence-based, and cost-effective drug therapy. The successful candidate will:
- Participate as a vital clinical team member during interdisciplinary rounds to promote safe and cost-effective pharmaceutical care in state-of-the-art Pediatric and Neonatal Intensive Care Units.
- Serve as the primary drug information resource and pharmacist liaison for the pediatric and neonatology services.
- Monitor pharmacotherapy and recommend adjustments to medication regimens and nutrition support by utilizing appropriate pharmacokinetic/pharmacodynamics principles, evidence-based medicine, and patient-specific factors.
- Detect and report medication safety events and adverse drug reactions. Participate in medication safety initiatives within the pediatric patient population and within the hospital.
- Obtain accurate medication histories as needed, confirm appropriate and updated documentation in the electronic medical record, and ensure accurate medication reconciliation has been performed during inpatient admissions.
- Provide discharge counseling as needed to patients and/or caregivers on medication therapy in conjunction with physicians and nurses.
- Serve as a member of the Pharmacy & Therapeutics Committee, internal pharmacy-specific committees, and pediatric-specific performance improvement committees (e.g., Pediatric Performance Improvement Committee, Neonatal Performance Improvement Committee, Pediatric Critical Care Committee, etc).
- Design and deliver educational programs on pharmacotherapy to pharmacy, medical, and nursing staff.
- Precept and mentor pharmacy residents and pharmacy students from local colleges of pharmacy.
- Participate in scholarly activities including peer-reviewed publications, medication use evaluations, clinical research projects, and cost-savings initiatives.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES ARE NOT LIMITED TO THE ABOVE POSITION DESCRIPTION

All successful candidates must undergo various background checks, maintain credentials required for continued employment and adhere to the SUNY-DMC UHB Principles of Behavior. Clinical Faculty and Allied Health professionals must receive and maintain Medical Board authorization.

Qualifications:
REQUIRED:
- Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) from an ACPE-Accredited College of Pharmacy.
- New York State Pharmacist Licensure or Eligibility.
- Completion of a PGY1 Pharmacy Residency.

PREFERRED:
- Completion of a PGY2 Pediatric Pharmacy Residency OR Completion of a PGY1 Pharmacy Residency in a pediatric hospital setting with 1+ years of independent practitioner experience OR 3-5 years of equivalent pediatric experience.
- Board Certified Pediatric Pharmacotherapy Specialist (BCPPS).

Posting ID: 15894 Ref #: B/PR-52542-19

Persons interested in the above position should submit a resume along with a cover letter to ==>
Please include: Job Title( PEDIATRIC SENIOR CLINICAL PHARMACIST ), Line( 52542 ) and PostingID( 15894 ) The Employment Office
M.S.C. 1194
450 Clarkson Avenue
Brooklyn, New York 11203 ( email: Careers@downstate.edu )

Closing date for receipt of applications:

Internal Consideration Program: 01/01/29 Off-campus recruitment: 01/01/29

SUNY Downstate Medical Center offers a competitive salary and benefits package.
SUNY Downstate Medical Center is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, creed, age, disability, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, familiar status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristics, military status, domestic violence victim status or criminal conviction.

Department:	PHARMACY	Job Title:	PEDIATRIC SENIOR CLINICAL PHARMACIST
Professional Rank:	SL-4	Descriptive Title:	PEDIATRIC SENIOR CLINICAL PHARMACIST
Salary Range:	COMMENSURATE WITH EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS	Line Number:	Line# 52542

Additional Position Information: *Please include the 5-digit Line Number and Job Title in the subject line and body of your email submission.
Brief Description of Duties: Are you looking to take your career to new heights with a leader in healthcare? SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University is one of the nation's leading metropolitan medical centers. As the only academic medical center in Brooklyn, we serve a large population that is among the most diverse in the world. We are also highly-ranked by Castle Connolly Medical, a healthcare rating company for consumers, among the top 5 leading U.S. medical schools for training doctors. The Pharmacy Department at SUNY Downstate is seeking a full time Pediatric Senior Clinical Pharmacist. The Senior Clinical Pharmacist, Pediatrics will provide clinical pharmacy services to pediatric and neonatal populations at the State University of New York (SUNY) Downstate Health Sciences University. The Senior Clinical Pharmacist will work as part of a multidisciplinary team to ensure the delivery of safe, evidence-based, and cost-effective drug therapy. The successful candidate will: - Participate as a vital clinical team member during interdisciplinary rounds to promote safe and cost-effective pharmaceutical care in state-of-the-art Pediatric and Neonatal Intensive Care Units. - Serve as the primary drug information resource and pharmacist liaison for the pediatric and neonatology services. - Monitor pharmacotherapy and recommend adjustments to medication regimens and nutrition support by utilizing appropriate pharmacokinetic/pharmacodynamics principles, evidence-based medicine, and patient-specific factors. - Detect and report medication safety events and adverse drug reactions. Participate in medication safety initiatives within the pediatric patient population and within the hospital. - Obtain accurate medication histories as needed, confirm appropriate and updated documentation in the electronic medical record, and ensure accurate medication reconciliation has been performed during inpatient admissions. - Provide discharge counseling as needed to patients and/or caregivers on medication therapy in conjunction with physicians and nurses. - Serve as a member of the Pharmacy & Therapeutics Committee, internal pharmacy-specific committees, and pediatric-specific performance improvement committees (e.g., Pediatric Performance Improvement Committee, Neonatal Performance Improvement Committee, Pediatric Critical Care Committee, etc). - Design and deliver educational programs on pharmacotherapy to pharmacy, medical, and nursing staff. - Precept and mentor pharmacy residents and pharmacy students from local colleges of pharmacy. - Participate in scholarly activities including peer-reviewed publications, medication use evaluations, clinical research projects, and cost-savings initiatives. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES ARE NOT LIMITED TO THE ABOVE POSITION DESCRIPTION
All successful candidates must undergo various background checks, maintain credentials required for continued employment and adhere to the SUNY-DMC UHB Principles of Behavior. Clinical Faculty and Allied Health professionals must receive and maintain Medical Board authorization.
Qualifications: REQUIRED: - Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) from an ACPE-Accredited College of Pharmacy. - New York State Pharmacist Licensure or Eligibility. - Completion of a PGY1 Pharmacy Residency. PREFERRED: - Completion of a PGY2 Pediatric Pharmacy Residency OR Completion of a PGY1 Pharmacy Residency in a pediatric hospital setting with 1+ years of independent practitioner experience OR 3-5 years of equivalent pediatric experience. - Board Certified Pediatric Pharmacotherapy Specialist (BCPPS).
Posting ID: 15894	Ref #: B/PR-52542-19
Persons interested in the above position should submit a resume along with a cover letter to ==> Please include: Job Title( PEDIATRIC SENIOR CLINICAL PHARMACIST ), Line( 52542 ) and PostingID( 15894 )		The Employment Office M.S.C. 1194 450 Clarkson Avenue Brooklyn, New York 11203 ( email: Careers@downstate.edu )
Closing date for receipt of applications:
Internal Consideration Program: 01/01/29	Off-campus recruitment: 01/01/29