Overview St. Joseph Hospital, located in Bethpage NY, is a not-for-profit full service, 203-bed, community hospital that plays a paramount role in its communities. The Emergency Department cares for over 34,000 patients a year. The hospital has achieved disease specific certification for its Stroke Program which is designated by NYS as a Gold Plus Center. Other vital services include the St. Francis Imaging Center at St. Joseph Hospital, a state-of-the-art cardiac CT scanner, MRI, Vascular Laboratory, Wound Healing & Hyperbaric Medicine, Center for Sleep Medicine, Center for Swallowing, Speech & Voice, and comprehensive in-patient medical, critical care and surgical services. Job Details The Transitions of Care (TOC) Pharmacist will work collaboratively with healthcare professionals to maximize positive clinical outcomes such as minimizing risk of drug related adverse events, reducing hospital length of stay and reducing readmissions. The Transitions of Care Pharmacist will provide patient-centered care, education, and evidence-based, cost-effective pharmacotherapy. He/she will ensure smooth care transitions. He/she will participate in organizational performance-improvement efforts related to maximizing effective drug therapy while minimizing adverse drug events and hospital readmissions. He/she will serve as a resource to healthcare professionals and participate on institutional committees as appropriate. Prepares and dispenses medication orders per physician request according to established policies, procedures, and protocols. Accurately and efficiently evaluate, transcribe and/or verify orders for targeted patient populations. Accurately prepare and dispense medications for targeted patient populations. Reads, extracts and interprets information in patient charts accurately. Monitors drug therapy regimens for contraindications, drug-drug interactions, allergies and appropriateness of drug and dose. Discusses drug therapy regimens with prescribers as appropriate. Transitions of Care Evaluates drug therapy regimens as noted previously Participates in multidisciplinary rounds and/or collaborate with unit staff, including nursing, managed care coordinators, medical staff and pharmacy staff to facilitate discharge planning for targeted patient populations. Acts as a liaison between care team members and the pharmacy department for medication related issues. Works with patients and/or caregivers to identify and address barriers to medication adherence and cost. Anticipates discharge date and discharge medications; anticipate potential issues that may occur including high-cost items, items not covered by insurance, compounded items, etc Evaluates discharge medication orders and instructions, as appropriate, and provide clarification as needed. Counsels targeted patients and/or caregivers on discharge medications. Communicates with outside pharmacies to ensure a smooth transition for patients going home or to an alternate site. This includes working collaboratively with My CHS Rx (“Meds to Beds”) pharmacy within St. Joseph Hospital to ensure patients are going home on safe, effective, and affordable drug therapy. Contacts patients and/or caregivers post discharge to answer any questions/concerns and identify any potential medication related issues. Develops and provide presentations, newsletters, and other documents related to transitional care for healthcare professionals, for patients, and for the community. Drug Information/Quality Improvement Sustains the formulary by minimizing non-formulary procurements, utilizing therapeutic substitution protocols, provide clinical consultation and clarification to practitioners and promote rational drug therapy selection. Provides accurate drug information to professional staff, patients, and families. Documents all transitional care or medication therapy management interventions accurately and completely. Detects and report suspected adverse drug events. Participates in departmental, facility, and/or system-wide quality improvement activities. Collects and maintains data on metrics that may be used to evaluate the impact of pharmacy services on quality measures and patient outcomes. Requirements: Education: Graduate of an ACPE-accredited School of Pharmacy with PharmD degree. Licenses: Current NYS Pharmacist license and registration Experience: Health system experience preferred, particularly Transitions of Care experience Salary Range USD $68.00 - USD $78.00 /Hr. This range serves as a good faith estimate and actual pay will encompass a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies and experience. The salary range or rate listed does not include any differential pay or other forms of compensation that may be applicable to this job and it does not include the value of benefits. At Catholic Health, we believe in a people-first approach. In addition to the estimated base pay provided, employees are eligible for generous benefits packages, generous tuition assistance, a defined benefit pension plan, and a culture that supports professional and educational growth.