Pharmacist I, Pharmacy

Job Title: Pharmacist I

Location: RWJ Rahway

Department Name: Pharmacy

Req #: 0000217182

Status: Hourly

Shift: Evening

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 optimizes patient safety through medication therapy management, accurately compounding sterile and non-sterile products, providing drug information to patients and staff, and providing direct oversight of technician activity while ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and hospital policies.

Qualifications:

Required:

• Completion of course at an accredited School of Pharmacy, with a degree of Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy or PharmD
• Experience compounding of sterile and non-sterile productions utilizing USP 795, 797, 800

Preferred:

• Board Certification

Certifications and Licenses Required:

• Current NJ State Pharmacy License with the NJ Division of Consumer Affairs

Scheduling Requirements:

• Shift working, mostly coverage for evenings and weekends
• Per Diem (PD)

Essential Functions:

• Perform clinical review of all physician orders and make necessary interventions prior to dispensing medications
• Oversee all aspects of medication management, including medication distribution, medication procurement and storage, sterile product preparation and medication therapy monitoring
• Review physician orders to assure accuracy and appropriateness of treatment, intervene with prescriber and document interventions as required
• Follow through and document all orders requiring clarification and/or alteration in a responsible and accountable manner in accordance with the highest professional standards, formulary compliance and hospital policy
• Work collaboratively with pharmacy technicians and other health care professionals
• Verify and monitor medication orders in accordance with established policies and procedures in order to meet regulatory requirements and document patient care interventions
• Follow all procedures involved in the appropriate documentation of all medication errors and adverse drug reactions
• Follow all procedures involved in the appropriate clarification of patient orders using sound clinical judgement, evidenced-based medicine and established clinical initiatives
• Work in conjunction with department personnel in order to keep the department neat, organized, and regulatory sound
• Supervise and participate in the maintenance of the compounding room environment, follow all USP, NJ State Board of Pharmacy, and medication management regulations
• Complete the daily operations of sterile compounding as stipulated by the department work flow
• Complete department clinical initiatives such as IV to PO conversions, renal dose adjustments, clarification of orders, and following medication shortage strategies
• Perform all other duties as requested by Management

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.

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.

Optimize patient safety through medication therapy management, accurately compounding sterile and non-sterile products, providing drug information to patients and staff, responsible for direct oversight of technician activity while ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and hospital policies.

RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer