Clinical Pharmacist – Acute Care Hospital

About the role

Join the Pharmacy Department at Mount Sinai Hospital as a Clinical Pharmacist, providing bedside medication expertise within an interdisciplinary acute‑care team. You will work in a high‑complexity environment where your pharmacology knowledge directly influences patient outcomes.

Key responsibilities

• Assess medication regimens, identify risks, and recommend therapeutic adjustments for complex patients.
• Participate in multidisciplinary rounds, providing real‑time drug therapy recommendations.
• Conduct medication reconciliations and discharge counseling, translating drug information into clear language for patients and families.
• Collaborate with prescribers, nurses, and other health professionals to embed pharmacy expertise into care plans.
• Utilize clinical data to anticipate complications and optimize therapy.

Required profile

• Comprehensive understanding of pharmacology, therapeutics, and drug safety.
• Strong analytical abilities to evaluate clinical data and solve medication‑related problems.
• Excellent communication skills for effective interdisciplinary collaboration.
• Commitment to patient education and clear explanation of medication changes.

Required skills

• Clinical pharmacy practice in an acute‑care setting.
• Medication risk assessment and therapeutic optimization.
• Patient counseling and discharge education.

What we offer

• Tailored orientation leading to independent practice.
• Access to specialist support and continuous learning resources.
• Opportunities to influence patient care decisions and grow clinical expertise.