Pharmacist - Per Diem at AcuteCare Health System – Lakewood Township, New Jersey

Position Summary:

Review, profile, compound, label, and dispense medications at the request of a physician's order.

This is a Per Diem position.

This Pharmacist should be able to work every other weekend, on holidays, and some weekdays as needed. A flexible schedule is required.

General Responsibilities:

• Fill, confirm, and/or enter new medication orders into the computer system.
• Check and fill narcotics
• Check daily orders
• Unit inspections
• Helps the Director with Pharmacy Performance Improvement data
• Unit dose verifications
• Assist other Pharmacists whenever needed to cover scheduled time off
• Monitor patient drug usage for effects and/or adverse drug reactions
• Monitor and coordinate daily Pyxis evaluation
• Interprets physician orders relating to an individual's age, diagnosis, allergy, and drug history
• Prepare and check intravenous and oral preparations. Should be familiar with USP 795, 797, 800 regulations
• Other tasks/duties as assigned by the Director

Requirements:

• BS or Pharm D in Pharmacy from an accredited Pharmacy School
• One year of current Pharmacy experience in a hospital setting is required
• Three years of experience as a Pharmacist preferred
• NJ Pharmacist License required

Medical Clearance:

Employees must have medical clearance for communicable diseases and up-to-date immunizations before having direct patient contact

Competency:

Position-specific competencies for the Pharmacist will be met before assuming the pharmacist role and then annually thereafter

Skills:

• Patient-focused
• Planning and problem-solving skills
• Accountable/results-oriented
• Interpersonal skills
• Independent
• Excellent communication skills (oral and written)
• Integrity and respect for others

1. Physical Demands and Working Conditions:

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully

Perform the essential functions of this job. In compliance with ADA requirements, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Physical Requirements - Must be able to lift a minimum of 25 lbs. Must be able to bend, stoop, push, and pull. Walks and stands for most of the working day; manual dexterity required.

1. Visual, Hearing, and Communication Requirements - Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range, with or without reasonable accommodation—the ability to communicate by way of telephone.
2. Pressure Factor: This job requires working under stressful conditions. Working conditions may be noisy and crowded, and indoor temperatures may fluctuate. There is moderate pressure to meet scheduled deadlines. There is also potential exposure to verbal aggression by patients, physicians, vendors, and staff.
3. Environmental Conditions - May be exposed to a risk of bodily injury through contact with moving instrumentation, toxic substances, medicinal preparations, bodily fluids, communicable diseases, and any other conditions common in a healthcare environment. Subject to unpleasant odors.

This Pharmacist should be able to work every other weekend, on holidays, and on some weekdays as needed. A flexible schedule is required.