Pharmacist I - Hamilton, NJ

Job Title: Pharmacist I

Location: RWJUH Hamilton Hospital

Department Name: Pharmacy

Req #: 0000228469

Status: Hourly

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $70.00 - $70.00 per hour

Pay Transparency:

The above reflects the anticipated hourly wage 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 Pharmacist I optimize patient safety through medication therapy management, working with multidisciplinary teams to ensure the safe and effective use of medications in our patients. In addition, a Pharmacist I accurately compound sterile and non-sterile products, provides drug information to patients and staff, and is responsible for direct oversight of technician activity while ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and all hospital policies.

Qualifications:

Required:

• Graduate of an ACPE accredited College of Pharmacy or FPGEC certification and internship hours

Preferred:

• Hospital pharmacy experience
• Doctor of Pharmacy or other advanced degree
• Completion of ASHP accredited PGY-1 Pharmacy Residency

Certifications and Licenses Required:

• Active unrestricted New Jersey Pharmacy License

Scheduling Requirements:

• Shift rotation : 7:00am - 3:30pm, 12:00pm – 8pm, 3:00pm – 11:00pm
• Every other weekend rotation is required
• Holiday rotation
• Per Diem

Essential Functions :

• Completes learner modules and competency assigned as appropriate
• Demonstrates competency in utilizing EPIC for documentation of clinical interventions or other activities as appropriate
• Adheres to RWJBH Organizational competencies and standards of behavior as well as departmental specific standards of practice
• Maintains exceptional customer service and effective communication with providers and nurses to ensure safe and appropriate use of drugs
• Reviews, perfects and verifies orders for completeness, accuracy and appropriateness in accordance with pharmaceutical care standards and prescribed policies and procedures
• Performs duties including but not limited to medication counseling, therapeutic and formulary substitutions, medication reconciliation, pharmacokinetic monitoring, and renal dose monitoring
• Prepares or supervises preparation and accurate dispensing of medication to inpatients and outpatients, including unit dose dispensing, automated dispensing machines (Pyxis), IV admixture, chemotherapy, TPN, investigational drugs, other sterile products, and extemporaneous preparations, in accordance with hospital policy

Other Things to Know:
This job description outlines the core responsibilities of the role, but it’s not meant to cover every task you may take on. As with any dynamic organization, duties may shift over time based on team needs and priorities—and we’re looking for someone who’s flexible and ready to grow with us.

RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer