What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pharmacist - World Trade Center Health Program position at Stony Brook University?
Required Qualifications (as Evidenced By An Attached Resume)
Doctorate (or foreign equivalent) of Pharmacy Degree from an accredited College of Pharmacy. Completion of a PGYI Pharmacy Residency and/or at least three (3) full-time pharmacy experience. Evidence of a license/or eligibility for licensure as a registered pharmacist in the state of New York.
Preferred Qualifications
Completion of PGY2 Pharmacy Residency. Familiarity with the World Trade Center Health Program.
Brief Description Of Duties
Administrative/Pharmacy Benefit Management and Quality Assurance:
Other duties as assigned.
The Research Foundation of SUNY is a private educational corporation. Employment is subject to the Research Foundation policies and procedures, sponsor guidelines and the availability of funding. FLSA Exempt position, not eligible for the overtime provisions of the FLSA. Minimum salary threshold must be met to maintain FLSA exemption.
Resume/CV and cover letter should be included with the online application.
Stony Brook University is committed to excellence in diversity and the creation of an inclusive learning, and working environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status and all other protected classes under federal or state laws.
If you need a disability-related accommodation, please call the university Office of Equity and Access (OEA) at (631) 632-6280 or visit OEA .
In accordance with the Title II Crime Awareness and Security Act a copy of our crime statistics can be viewed here .
Visit our WHY WORK HERE page to learn about the total rewards we offer.
SUNY Research Foundation: A Great Place to Work.
The starting salary range (or hiring range) to be offered for this position is noted below, it represents SBU’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.
Official Job Title
R099
Job Field
Pharmacy
Primary Location
US-NY-Commack
Department/Hiring Area
Dept of Med - WTC Health Program
Schedule
Full-time
Posting Start Date
Aug 4, 2025
Posting End Date
Aug 18, 2025, 10:59:00 PM
Salary
$135,000-$155,000
Appointment Type
Regular
Salary Grade
E00
SBU Area
The Research Foundation for The State University of New York at Stony Brook
Doctorate (or foreign equivalent) of Pharmacy Degree from an accredited College of Pharmacy. Completion of a PGYI Pharmacy Residency and/or at least three (3) full-time pharmacy experience. Evidence of a license/or eligibility for licensure as a registered pharmacist in the state of New York.
Preferred Qualifications
Completion of PGY2 Pharmacy Residency. Familiarity with the World Trade Center Health Program.
Brief Description Of Duties
Administrative/Pharmacy Benefit Management and Quality Assurance:
- Manage the PBM services provided by the Long Island Clinical Center of Excellence.
- Support and guide pharmacy work performed by care coordinators, ensuring oversight over use of Vital Point System, including proper and complete documentation. Ensure appropriate decision-making at the care coordinator level and excellent customer service. Ensure standard protocols meet Program requirements for WTC Health Program pharmacy benefit services.
- Responsible for all pharmacy related quality metrics, analyzing and reviewing data, developing strategies for continuous quality improvement and monthly/quarterly outcome reporting.
- Conduct regular drug utilization reviews (DUR), controlled substance audits, prescriber reviews and other audits to ensure prescribing patterns meet Program standards and rules for medical necessity for the treatment of certified conditions and other formulary rules.
- As a designee for the Director, review prior authorizations in accordance with Program criteria. Ensure all formulary protocols are followed, and sufficient documentation is maintained to support the decision.
- Communicate with the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) pharmacists and Pharmacy Benefits Manager (PBM) team as needed to resolve problems.
- Responsible for preparing formal responses to the government. inquiries (outlier reports, annual assessments and other ad hoc audits).
- Research – participate in research projects as assigned.
- Answer patient inquiries via the Call Center and respond efficiently to resolve access issues for members.
- Review medication history with all members receiving WTC Health Program treatment services once a year to ensure that WTC records are accurate and complete.
- Discuss, optimize, and provide necessary recommendations to patient's drug regimen with physician utilizing the collaborative drug therapy management protocol. Collaborate with physicians during visits to optimize drug regimens. Ensure clinic staff are kept updated with pharmacy-related information.
- Documentation of clinical interventions, recommendations and patient interactions via electronic health records.
- Resolve complex medication issues.
- Respond to patient calls about clinical medication issues/questions.
- Address drug information requests from providers.
Other duties as assigned.
The Research Foundation of SUNY is a private educational corporation. Employment is subject to the Research Foundation policies and procedures, sponsor guidelines and the availability of funding. FLSA Exempt position, not eligible for the overtime provisions of the FLSA. Minimum salary threshold must be met to maintain FLSA exemption.
- The incumbent must be willing to work and travel between the Westbury and Commack clinic locations. Occasional Evenings and Saturdays will be required.
Resume/CV and cover letter should be included with the online application.
Stony Brook University is committed to excellence in diversity and the creation of an inclusive learning, and working environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status and all other protected classes under federal or state laws.
If you need a disability-related accommodation, please call the university Office of Equity and Access (OEA) at (631) 632-6280 or visit OEA .
In accordance with the Title II Crime Awareness and Security Act a copy of our crime statistics can be viewed here .
Visit our WHY WORK HERE page to learn about the total rewards we offer.
SUNY Research Foundation: A Great Place to Work.
The starting salary range (or hiring range) to be offered for this position is noted below, it represents SBU’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.
Official Job Title
R099
Job Field
Pharmacy
Primary Location
US-NY-Commack
Department/Hiring Area
Dept of Med - WTC Health Program
Schedule
Full-time
Posting Start Date
Aug 4, 2025
Posting End Date
Aug 18, 2025, 10:59:00 PM
Salary
$135,000-$155,000
Appointment Type
Regular
Salary Grade
E00
SBU Area
The Research Foundation for The State University of New York at Stony Brook
Salary : $135,000 - $155,000
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