Graduate Pharmacist - Pharmacy- Full Time

Capital Health is the region's leader in providing progressive, quality patient care with significant investments in our exceptional physicians, nurses and staff, as well as advance technology. Capital Health is a five-time Magnet-Recognized health system for nursing excellence and is comprised of 2 hospitals. Capital Health Medical Group is made up of more than 250 physicians and other providers who offer primary and specialty care, as well as hospital-based services, to patients throughout the region.

Capital Health recognizes that attracting the best talent is key to our strategy and success as an organization. As a result, we aim for flexibility in structuring competitive compensation offers to ensure we can attract the best candidates.

The listed minimum pay reflects compensation for a full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE)position. part-time).

Pharmacist Diem

Ensures safe, appropriate, cost effective medication therapies for patients according to established policies, procedures and protocols. Contributes to the quality and effective operation of the department. Demonstrates proficiency in information systems, including clinical information system and automated dispensing system. Effectively manages site-specific Outpatient Prescription Program. Prepares sterile products according to policy. Prepare NICU and pediatric doses according to hospital policy.

Bachelor’s degree in pharmacy. PharmD graduate of an ACPE Accredited School of Pharmacy preferred.

Experience:One year of hospital related pharmacy experience preferred.

Other Credentials:AHA BLS - Healthcare Provider,Pharmacist - Registered

Knowledge of and ability to use computer or typewriter keyboard; Knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to patients of all age groups served by the Pharmacy.

Special Training:

Processes medication orders via CPOE or directly into the clinical computer system that includes critically evaluating drug therapy regimens for contraindications, drug-drug interactions, drug-food interactions, allergies, and appropriateness of drug and dose documented by intervention reports. Uses OmniLink system to prioritize orders and to document unresolved medication interventions effectively.

Provides clinical and direct patient care services for assigned population(s) or floor(s)/unit(s). Responds to consultation for pharmacy interventions and make appropriate evidence-based, patient-centered medication therapy recommendations. Recommends appropriate, cost effective therapeutic alternatives to medical staff as needed.

Answers the telephone in a courteous and timely manner and identifies self by name when taking calls. Responds or redirects requests as appropriate, as evidenced by personal monitoring and number of complaints received.

Supervises and directs pharmacy technicians and pharmacy support personnel as evidenced by co-signatures. Verifies the daily activities of pharmacy technicians. Participates in the performance appraisal of pharmacy support personnel. Works independently with minimal supervision. Ensures pharmacy services are provided in a timely manner.

Participates in department quality improvement programs as evidenced by documentation of meeting attendance and reports produced.

Completes and documents inspections of all assigned medication storage areas according to published schedule. Identifies and replaces outdated and unusable drugs as documented on unit inspection forms.

Keeps pharmacy work areas and equipment clean, neat and well organized as evidenced by inspection. Generates fill lists, label runs, production lists, and profiles. Performs all controlled substance transactions accurately using the Omnicell Controlled Substance Manager (CSM) platform. Reviews the daily inventory log, checks inventory, investigates discrepancies. Understands the CII safe procedure for removing controlled substances from the inventory for DEA return or destruction. Refills and checks the inventory of anesthesia narcotic boxes accurately.

Demonstrates understanding of hospital policy and procedures for hazardous drug and antineoplastic preparation.

Follows all quality assurance procedures during the compounding process and effectively use TPN software and compounder (if necessary). Employs on line resources, calculators to determine appropriate dosing, and labs.

Follows policy for dilution, compounding of all pediatric, and NICU doses. Employs the pharmacist double check system prior to mixing all dilutions. Performs final quality assurance check initialing each dose on the log prior to dispensing.

Processes employee prescription properly into the outpatient computer program in compliance with the procedures and the applicable NJ and federal laws and regulations as needed. Provides great customer services including contacting the employees. Lifting Floor to Waist 15 lbs. Anticipated Occupational Exposure Risks Include the following: Chemical , Dust/Particulate Matter

Capital Health will require all applicants to have an annual flu vaccine prior to start date, with the exception of individuals with medical and religious exemptions.

"Company will never ask candidates for social security numbers or date of birth during application phase. If you are asked for this information online, you may be a target for identity theft."

For benefit eligible roles, in addition to cash compensation, we provide a comprehensive and highly competitive benefits package, with a variety of physical health, retirement and savings, caregiving, emotional wellbeing, transportation, robust PTO plan, overtime to eligible roles, and other benefits, including "elective" benefits employees may select to best fit the needs and personal situations of our diverse workforce.

When determining base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered including, but not limited to location, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget, market data, and internal equity. Bonus and/or incentive eligibility are determined by role and level.

The salary applies specifically to the position being advertised and does not include potential bonuses, incentive compensation, differential pay or other forms of compensation, compensation allowance, or benefits health or welfare.