Clinical Pharmacy Specialist Fulltime - Mt Holly

Pharmacist

Provides pharmaceutical care according to professional standards and practices and complies with all Federal and State regulations in the practice of Pharmacy at Virtua. Clinical pharmacy services to direct patient care in the Intensive Care Unit at Virtua Mt. Holly Hospital. Patient population includes medical critical care and surgical critical care patients. Additional responsibilities to include collaborating with other specialties as needed, providing education to providers and nurses in addition to serving as a resource for drug information; developing guidelines and protocols, education for pharmacy department and clinical departments as needed. Participation in system-wide committees such as Pharmacy & Therapeutics Committee, Critical Care Practice Council and others, in addition to precepting pharmacy residents and pharmacy students.

Participates in patient rounds (or equivalent) with appropriate individuals including physicians, nurses and other health care providers.

Evaluates medication prescribing patterns and identifies opportunities for improving drug therapy.

Drug Use Evaluations

Provide education to patients/families, and other health care practitioners.

Participate in medication safety initiatives

Works within key sub-specialty areas to develop and maintain specific routine monitoring criteria for these patients.

Represents the Pharmacy Dept. in system wide and divisional committees as needed.

Required Education: Graduate of an accredited College of Pharmacy with Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree or BS and comparable clinical experience.

PGY-1 Pharmacy Required; PGY-2 Critical Care Preferred Training/Certifications/Licence: Active New Jersey pharmacy license.

Annual Salary: $124,602 - $199,995 The actual salary/rate will vary based on applicant's experience as well as internal equity and alignment with market data. Virtua offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time colleagues, including, but not limited to: medical/prescription, dental and vision insurance; health and dependent care flexible spending accounts; 403(b) (401(k) subject to collective bargaining agreement); paid time off, paid sick leave as provided under state and local paid sick leave laws, short-term disability and optional long-term disability, colleague and dependent life insurance and supplemental life and AD&D insurance; tuition assistance, and an employee assistance program that includes free counseling sessions. Eligibility for benefits is governed by the applicable plan documents and policies.