PD Pharmacist at RWJBarnabas Health – Toms River, New Jersey

Job Title:PD Pharmacist

Location:CMC Support

Department Name:Pharmacy

Req #:0000204126

Status:Hourly

Shift:Evening

Salary Range: $65.34 - $65.34, Hourly

Pay Transparency:

The above reflects the anticipated hourly range for this position if hired to work,

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:

In this key role, the Pharmacist is responsible for the provision of pharmaceutical care to all patient age groups, including geriatric, adult, adolescent, pediatric and neonatal patients,

Qualifications:

Required:

• Graduate of an ACPE accredited college of Pharmacy
• Current New Jersey State license as Registered Pharmacist in good standing
• Bachelor's degree or PharmD required

Preferred:

• Completion of hospital pharmacy residency and/or advanced degree

Scheduling Requirements:

• Per Diem
• Evening Shift

Essential Functions:

• In this key role, the Pharmacist is responsible for the provision of pharmaceutical care to all patient age groups, including geriatric, adult, adolescent, pediatric and neonatal patients,
• This individual will prepare, dispense, and monitor both the prescribing and effectiveness of all medications and IV admixtures while exercising considerable independent decision-making ability,
• Utilizes the medication screening process to ensure medication orders are complete, appropriate, within legal parameters and prioritized,
• Evaluates each medication order for formulary status, appropriate dose, dosing interval, allergy, drug/drug interaction, and drug/disease state interaction,
• Oversees preparing of parental admixtures, dispensing, and compounding of medications,
• Contacts physician directly for orders requiring intervention and maintains appropriate entries in intervention log,
• Notifies nurse of any changes/modifications of medications prescribed,
• Displays self-initiative in anticipating and resolving daily work issues,
• Supervises technical staff to ensure accuracy and compliance with policies and procedures,
• Participates in ongoing education and training related to organization and department-specific requirements,
• Properly complies with all national patient safety goals/risk reduction processes and associated policies and procedures as applicable to medication management and the pharmacy setting,
• Participates in clinical monitoring/documentation, medication error and adverse drug reaction reporting programs,
• Assists with orientation and training of new employees, students, nursing and medical staff,
• Promotes positive relations and actively contributes to a positive work environment

Choosing RWJBarnabas Health!

RWJBarnabas Health is the premier health care 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer