Clinical Pharmacist

Clinical Pharmacist

CentraState Medical Center is currently hiring a Clinical Pharmacist to join its Pharmacy Department. This vital role ensures the delivery of high-quality pharmaceutical services to patients, physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals, upholding the highest standards of professional practice. The Clinical Pharmacist also supports the Clinical Coordinator with daily operations and clinical pharmacy services—playing an integral part in advancing patient care and departmental excellence.

Responsibilities

Operational:

• Processes (reviews for appropriateness, clarifies, profiles, verifies, and dispenses) orders in a timely and accurate manner within established department standards.
• In emergent situations assists with department needs.

Clinical:

• Performs clinical interventions based on P&T approved protocol and clinical/professional judgement.
• Actively supplies drug information and is a clinical resource to physicians, nurses, other allied health care professionals and patients.
• Performs transitional care and direct patient care within the scope of pharmacy practice.
• Provides pharmaceutical care consultations upon practitioners request and or by protocol.
• Evaluates and optimizes drug therapy for better patient outcomes with an emphasis on high risk patients.
• In conjunction with the Clinical Coordinator develops, implements and monitors on-going services and new initiatives.

Quality / Performance Improvement:

• Actively participates in quality and performance improvement initiatives in the department.
• Assists the Clinical Pharmacist Specialist and Clinical Coordinator with clinical needs and projects.

Regulatory / Professional Standards:

• Complies with regulatory and professional standards.
• Provides recommendations on improvement in this area.

Qualifications

• Doctorate in Pharmacy required.
• 1 year residence or 3 years of clinical pharmacist experience or Board Certification (BPCS) is required.
• Current NJ Pharmacist license required.
• ACLS Certification required.
• Strong professional, organizational and interpersonal skills to effectively relate with all members of the healthcare team and patients. Proficiency in Word® and Excel®.

About Us

CentraState Healthcare System, in partnership with Atlantic Health System, is a fully accredited, not-for-profit, community-based health system dedicated to providing comprehensive health services in central New Jersey. Beyond offering a wide range of advanced diagnostic and treatment options, CentraState is committed to being a valuable health partner, focusing on disease prevention, promoting healthy behaviors, and helping individuals of all ages live well.

Joining CentraState means becoming part of a pioneering healthcare facility committed to high-quality, patient-focused care. We invite you to make a difference in our community and advance your career with us. We support our employees with work/life balance initiatives, tuition assistance, career advancement opportunities, and more.

Discover why our employees love their jobs and being part of the CentraState family!

CentraState Health System offers a competitive and comprehensive Total Rewards package that supports the health, financial security, and well-being of all team members.

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Coverage (30 hours per week or above for full-time and part-time team members)
• Life & AD&D Insurance
• Long-Term Disability (with options to supplement)
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with employer match
• 401(a) Retirement Plan with employer contribution
• PTO
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Well-Being Rewards
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Fertility Coverage, Healthy Pregnancy Program
• Flexible Spending & Commuter Accounts
• Pet, Home & Auto, Identity Theft and Legal Insurance
• Growth Opportunity and Workforce Development Initiatives
• Continuing Education / Onsite Training
• A warm, welcoming company culture based upon mutual respect and a collaborative goal of providing excellent patient care
• Concierge Services with Work & Family Benefits
• Magnet recognized healthcare facility

Compensation Range: $52.00 - $88.40 per hour