Pharmacist I

Job Title: Pharmacist I

Location: Main Hospital - New Brunswick

Department Name: Pharmacy

Req #: 0000247802

Status: Hourly

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $72.45 - $72.45 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.

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,

Education

Doctor of Pharmacy from an ACPE accredited school required,

Current NJ Pharmacy License required,

NJ Board Registration required,

Experience

Minimum of one year accredited pharmacy residency strongly preferred,

Previous EPIC EHR experience preferred,

Previous hospital experience strongly preferred,

Previous Oncology experience desired,

Interpersonal relationships are critical,

Must be able to work cooperatively with all hospital and Pharmacy staff,

Job Specific Requirements

Maintains current patient specific information in the prescribed format,

Checks all profile entries for accuracy and completeness,

Reviews physician orders for

Appropriateness of drug, dose, frequency, and route of administration

Therapeutic duplication

Age appropriateness

Allergies or sensitivities

Current or potential impact as evidenced by laboratory values and food drug and drug drug interactions

Compares new orders with current patient specific information and resolves all drug related problems, in conference with prescribing physician when necessary,

Provides pharmacy documentation of interventions,

Communicates and confers with both nursing staff and patients,

In order to obtain relevant clinical information,

To provide information to support the nurses responsibilities for administering medications, monitoring drug therapy, and providing patienteducation,

When appropriate in order to obtain relevant clinical information,

When possible, and when appropriated, educates patients regarding medications prescribed at discharge,

Prioritizes the processing of medication orders according to clinical importance and other relevant factors,

Emergency needs are given top priority and fulfilled as soon as possible,

The pharmacist supervises assigned technical staff by

Prioritizing tasks and overseeing preparation and checking all medications prior to dispensing for accuracy and completeness,

Delegating other appropriate tasks and checking for accuracy,

Communicates frequently with the technician and uses effective supervisory skills,

Prepares medication when necessary or appropriate, including chemotherapy, parenteral nutrition, large volume parenterals, IV piggybacks, and extemporaneous compounding,

Utilizes sterile technique methods for the preparation of sterile products,

Provides solicited and unsolicited drug information and recommendations to prescribing physicians to assure safe, efficacious, and cost-effective drug therapy and documents suggestions,

Recommendations include, but are not limited to

Pharmacokinetic consultation

Parenteral nutrition consultation

Switching from intravenous to oral formulations of medications

Medication renewal

Responds to all Code Blue and Code White alerts,

Prepares all medications used in the resuscitation attempt,

Assists in other ways at the direction of the physician in charge,

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