Clinical Pharmacist - (Critical Care) - Part-Time - Evening - Morristown

Direct Jobs; Morristown (NJ); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in New Jersey is seeking a part-time pharmacist to manage medication therapy and educate patients. Responsibilities include reviewing medications, collaborating with healthcare teams, and monitoring patient outcomes. Candidates must have a pharmacy degree and active licensure in New Jersey, with preference given to those with prior hospital experience.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited School of Pharmacy required.
• Current active registration and licensure with the State of New Jersey Board of Pharmacy required.
• Previous hospital pharmacy experience (2+ years) preferred.
• PGY1 or PGY2 pharmacy residency training OR 2 years of clinical pharmacy experience in the assigned area preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review patient medication regimens and provide therapy optimization.
• Conduct medication reconciliation during transitions of care.
• Educate patients on proper medication use and side effects.
• Collaborate with providers on patient-specific care plans.
• Monitor patient outcomes and adjust therapy as necessary.

Skills

Medication therapy management

Patient education

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Critical thinking

Education

Graduation from an accredited School of Pharmacy

Active registration with the State of New Jersey Board of Pharmacy

Previous hospital pharmacy experience (2+ years)

PGY1 or PGY2 pharmacy residency training

Job description

General Responsibilities

• Reviewing patient medication regimens and providing recommendations to optimize therapy based on clinical guidelines and best practices.
• Conducting medication reconciliation to ensure accuracy and safety during transitions of care.
• Educating patients and caregivers on proper medication use, side effects, and adherence strategies.
• Collaborating with healthcare providers to develop and implement patient-specific care plans.
• Monitoring patient outcomes and adjusting therapy as necessary to achieve therapeutic goals.
• Participating in interdisciplinary rounds and providing pharmacotherapy recommendations.
• Providing drug information to healthcare professionals and patients as needed.
• Contributing to quality improvement initiatives related to medication use and patient safety.
• Documenting interventions, clinical assessments, and recommendations in the electronic health record.
• Staying current with developments in pharmacotherapy and evidence-based medicine.

Additional Responsibilities by Specialty Area

Critical Care Areas

• Participate in multidisciplinary rounds with the critical care team
• Design, modify, and evaluate medication therapy regimens for critically ill patients' patient-specific factors
• Intervene on medication therapy including, but not limited to, renal dosing, anticoagulation choice, dosing, and monitoring, IV to PO interchange, concentration optimization, glycemic control, and pre-admission medication reconciliation
• Perform therapeutic drug monitoring for vancomycin, aminoglycosides, anticoagulants, anti-epileptic medications, and other high-risk medications and order labs as necessary
• Prevent, detect, monitor, document and report adverse drug reactions and medication safety events
• Respond to emergency situations including cardiac arrest (Code Blue) and post‑arrest targeted temperature management, acute ischemic stroke (Code Stroke), and rapid sequence intubation
• Provide drug information and education
• Patient/family education
• Participate in quality, safety and other project work related to critical care
• Conduct medication use evaluations and research projects in collaboration with other healthcare professionals to identify areas of medication use optimization with publication and/or presentation at local and/or national meetings
• Participate in site and system wide Critical Care committees
• Precept pharmacy residents and pharmacy students

Qualifications

Education/Experience:

• Graduation from an accredited School of Pharmacy required
• Current active registration and licensure with the State of New Jersey Board of Pharmacy required
• Previous hospital pharmacy experience (2+ years) preferred.
• PGY1 or PGY2 pharmacy residency training OR 2 years of clinical pharmacy experience in the assigned area preferred

Job Info

• Minimum Salary (Hourly Rate): 58.560000
• Maximum Salary (Hourly Rate): 103.060000
• Assignment Category: Part time - Benefits
• Hours per Week: 22.5
• Primary Shift: Evenings
• Salary Admin Plan: ALH

EEO STATEMENT

Atlantic Health System, Inc. is an equal employment opportunity employer and federal contractor or subcontractor and therefore abides by applicable laws to protect applicants and employees from discrimination in hiring, promotion, discharge, pay, fringe benefits, job training, classification, referral, and other aspects of employment, on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), national origin, citizenship status, disability, age, genetics, or veteran status.