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 Clinical Pharmacist gathers information for newly approved formulary drugs, as well as monitors appropriate use of drugs already on formulary. Coordinates ADE reporting system for the hospital. Administrative duties delegated by the Director of Pharmacy Services are accurately and promptly completed. Responsibilities: Participates in the development, implementation, and maintenance of clinical pharmacy services. Participates in the development and implementation of PI and MUE activities of the department, as well as collecting and analyzing data. Collects and analyzes Antimicrobial Stewardship (AMS) data, and works with Infectious Diseases Service and AMS Committee in improving antibiotic usage. Presents drug reviews, MUE criteria and all other clinical reports to the P&T Committee, and other local and system level committees as appropriate. Participates in the development and implementation of treatment guidelines, protocols, formulary changes, and critical pathways as approved by appropriate committees. Facilitates the identification, resolution, implementation, and communication of cost-effective medication use issues in collaboration with the medical staff. Supports the pharmacy's pharmacoeconomic efforts. Reviews the use of targeted medications for compliance with current pharmacoeconomic programs. Provides clinical medication consultation and clarification to practitioners. Suggests appropriate therapeutic alternatives, including cost-effective alternatives to medical staff as needed. Monitors drug therapy regimens for contraindications, drug-drug interactions, allergies, and appropriateness of drug and dose. The clinical pharmacist position gathers information for newly approved formulary drugs, as well as monitors appropriate use of drugs already on formulary. Participates in the IV to PO program and other related programs. Participates in the ADE reporting system for the hospital. Administrative duties delegated by the Director of Pharmacy Services are accurately and promptly completed. Rounding in Critical Care Unit with Team on a regular basis. Requirements: Bachelor’s Degree in Pharmacy required; PharmD required. Licensed as a Registered Pharmacist in the state of New York. Hospital experience is required and pharmacy residency is preferred. Clinical pharmacist experience preferred. Salary Range USD $68.32 - 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.