Pharmacist Specialist - Hamilton, NJ at RWJBarnabas Health – Hamilton, New Jersey

Job Title: Pharmacist Specialist

Location: RWJUH Hamilton Hospital

Department Name: Pharmacy

Req #: 0000205011

Status: Salaried

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $147,058.82 - $181,736.63 per year

Pay Transparency:

The above reflects the anticipated per year salary range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey.

The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience.

Job Overview:

The IT Pharmacist Specialist is responsible for managing technology related equipment, information systems, processes and compliance for the pharmacy department as well as supporting the provision of pharmaceutical care to all patient age groups including geriatric, adult, adolescent, pediatric and neonatal patients.

Qualifications:

Required:

• Bachelor's or Doctorate degree in Pharmacy
• Minimum three years of acute care/hospital pharmacy experience

Preferred:

• Advanced skills with Microsoft applications
• Experience with clinical informatics, EPIC, automated dispensing cabinets, and automated inventory carousel technology

Certifications and Licenses Required:

• Current New Jersey State license as Registered Pharmacist in good standing

Scheduling Requirements:

• Day shift
• Full Time

Essential Functions:

• Plans efficient and effective utilization of resources
• Serves as a frontline resource for all Pharmacy employees
• Participate in management and medication safety meetings weekly
• Monitor and make changes in work queue list in order to prevent revenue loss
• Promotes positive relations and actively contributes to a positive work environment
• Assists in planning, monitoring, and maintaining budget in functional area of department
• Monitor charge router and reconciliation report to ensure charges are accurate and flowing correctly
• Participate on Vizient Operational Database project to ensure productivity is maintained at the correct levels
• Assists with project planning, installation, testing and maintenance of new pharmacy-related information systems
• Manages policies related to information systems and other areas as designated in collaboration with leadership
• Provides guidance, training, support and ongoing maintenance of information systems related to the provision of pharmaceutical care
• Assists the Director and Assistant Director in meeting the mission and vision to promote patient safety, formulary compliance, cost-effective practice, teamwork, productivity, and positive patient outcomes
• Actively participates with external departments at the local and system level to support optimizing patient care and best practice
• Provides leadership and direction to Pharmacy team members especially as related to use of information system/technology
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits and Perks:

At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees’ physical, emotional, social, and financial health.

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Retirement Plans
• Wellness Programs
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Short & Long-Term Disability
• Life & Accidental Death Insurance
• Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
• Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more!

Choosing RWJBarnabas Health!

RWJBarnabas Health is the premier healthcare destination providing patient-centered, high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering a best-in-class work experience to every member of the team. We honor and appreciate the privilege of creating and sustaining healthier communities, one person and one community at a time. As the leading academic health system in New Jersey, we advance innovative strategies in high-quality patient care, education, and research to address both the clinical and social determinants of health.

RWJBarnabas Health aims to truly make a unique impact in local communities throughout New Jersey. From vastly improving the health of local residents to creating educational and career opportunities, this combination greatly benefits the state. We understand the growing and evolving needs of residents in New Jersey—whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education.