Pharmacist I

Job Title: Pharmacist I

Location: CMC Support

Department Name: Pharmacy

Req #: 0000245251

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:

In this key role, the Pharmacist I is responsible for the provision of pharmaceutical care to all patient age groups, including geriatric, adult, adolescent, pediatric, and neonatal patients. The Pharmacist I will prepare, dispense, and monitor both the prescribing and effectiveness of all medications and IV admixtures while exercising considerable independent decision-making ability.

Qualifications:

Required:

• Current New Jersey State license as Registered Pharmacist in good standing
• Graduate of an ACPE accredited college of Pharmacy (or foreign equivalent)
• Bachelor's or PharmD degree
• Familiarity with all phases of Hospital Pharmacy and working knowledge of Federal and State laws regulating professional practice
• Ability to understand the role of the Hospital Pharmacy Department and its interrelationships with other functions

Preferred:

• Completion of hospital pharmacy residency
• Advanced pharmacy degree

Scheduling Requirements

• Per Diem
• Evening

Essential Functions:

• 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 the preparing of parental admixtures, dispensing, and compounding of medications including oncology-related therapies.
• Contacts physician directly for orders requiring intervention and maintains appropriate entries in the intervention log.
• Supervises technical staff to ensure accuracy and compliance with policies and procedures.
• Notifies nurse of any changes or modifications of medications prescribed.
• Properly complies with all national patient safety goals, risk reduction processes, and associated policies applicable to medication management.
• Participates in medication error and adverse drug reaction reporting programs.
• Assists with orientation and training of new employees, students, nursing, and medical staff.
• Displays self-initiative in anticipating and resolving daily work issues while promoting positive relations and a positive work environment.

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Benefits and Perks:

At RWJBarnabas Health, our employees are at the heart of everything we do. Driven by our Total Wellbeing promise, our market-competitive offerings include comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees’ physical, emotional, financial, personal, career, and community wellbeing.  These benefits and resources include, but are not limited to:

• Paid Time Off including Vacation, Holidays, and Sick Time
• Retirement Plans
• Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Disability and Life Insurance
• Paid Parental Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Student Loan Planning Support
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Wellness Programs
• Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
• Community and Volunteer Opportunities
• Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, and 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.

RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer