Clinical Pharmacist

Job Title: Clinical Pharmacist

Location: Morris Cancer Center

Department Name: Cancer Ctr-Admin

Req #: 0000213454

Status: Salaried

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $133,390.00 - $166,774.00 per year

Pay Transparency:

The above reflects the anticipated annual 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 Pharmacist fulfills daily operational responsibilities which assure the safe and effective use of medications in our patients. The pharmacist adheres to contemporary standards of practice in fulfilling these responsibilities.

Qualifications:

Required:

Bachelor s Degree or Pharm.D,

Possess relevant specialized experience including three 3 to five 5 years of experience as a licensed pharmacist practicing in oncology

Must be licensed and registered by the New Jersey State Board Pharmacy,

Must possess effective oral and written communication skills,

Must be computer literate,

Preferred:

Board Certification in Oncology Pharmacy BCOP preferred but not required,

Essential Functions:

The Clinical Pharmacist will have out-patient duties as assigned to manage the continuity of care between the in-patient and out-patient visits including general chemotherapy and supportive care medications and related lab monitoring,

Work collaboratively with health care professionals to make evidence-based decisions designed to improve patient care,

Completes critical medication order scrutiny, drug profile review, and patient monitoring to identify, prevent, or mitigate medication-related problems,

Maintains appropriate records of dispensing as required by Institutional policy, State and Federal laws,

Participates in Drug Usage Evaluation/Medications Usage Evaluation studies, participates in reporting ADR s, assures compliance with all policies and procedures including investigational drug studies,

Utilize the system of Continuous Quality Improvement CQI to demonstrate and measure the effectiveness of pharmaceutical care,

Provides accurate drug information to physicians, nurses, patients, and other health care personnel as needed,

Counsels patients on dosage, usage, storage, side effects and indications of medications prescribed,

Consults with physicians to clarify inaccuracies, correct errors, and provide dosage adjustment,

Demonstrates responsibilities of ordering drugs and supplies and maintaining adequate but not excessive stock levels,

Participates in committees, research, and clinical program development and community services as required,

Understands and adheres to RWJBH s compliance standards as they appear in RWJBH s Corporate Compliance Policy, Code of Conduct and Conflict of Interest Policy,

Understands, demonstrates, and models the Rutgers Cancer Institute core values,

Keeps abreast of all pertinent federal, state and RWJBH s compliance standards as they appear in RWJBH s Corporate Compliance Policy and Code of Conduct policy,

Acts as a role model for corporate integrity, customer service and improved quality,

Performs other related duties as assigned,

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

• Short & Long Term Disability

• Life & Accidental Death Insurance

• Tuition Reimbursement

• Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts

• Wellness Programs

• Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)

• Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more!

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

RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer