Clinical Pharmacist - Opioid Stewardship

The University at Albany, State University of New York; Morristown (NJ); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare system in Morristown, NJ is seeking a Clinical Pharmacist specializing in Opioid Stewardship. The role encompasses providing clinical leadership and optimizing pharmacotherapy across various departments, ensuring patient safety and effective pain management. Candidates must hold a PharmD and have significant clinical experience, making it an exciting opportunity for committed professionals invested in patient care.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Coverage

403(b) Retirement Plan with employer match

PTO & Paid Sick Leave

Tuition Assistance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Qualifications

• Must be a graduate of an accredited school of Pharmacy.
• Minimum of 3 years' experience in a hospital practice setting preferred.
• Current NJ Board of Pharmacy license required.

Responsibilities

• Provide pharmacotherapeutic support across inpatient and outpatient settings.
• Conduct medication reconciliation and patient education on medications.
• Participate in multidisciplinary committees for quality initiatives.

Skills

Pharmacotherapy

Patient Education

Clinical Leadership

Quality Improvement

Medication Management

Education

PharmD degree

PGY1 residency preferred

Board certification in pharmacotherapy (BCPS)

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

Clinical Pharmacist - Opioid Stewardship

Atlantic Health System, Morristown, NJ

Full Time - Day shift

Where you work matters

Atlantic Health System aims to deliver the highest quality and care combined with the best experience for our patients and their families. We are confident that you will find success within Atlantic Health System, which has been named for the 16th year to Fortune's "Top 100 Best U.S. Companies to Work For" list. We believe you'll find that our culture of collaboration and care exemplifies the value we place on our patients, their families, and our employees.

The Opioid Stewardship Clinical Pharmacist will provide pharmacotherapeutic support to the entire enterprise including inpatient and outpatient settings. As such the role is expected to provide clinical leadership in best practices for use of opioids and treatment/prevention of opioid use disorders.

This pharmacist will participate in multidisciplinary committees and will also serve as a preceptor in the Atlantic Health System PGY1 Pharmacy Residency Program.

Additional responsibilities include:

• Review 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.
• 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.
• Serve as a preceptor and mentor for pharmacists, pharmacy residents and students as needed
• Participate in direct patient care rounding and activities in any setting as needed
• Augment the education of healthcare and non-healthcare team members on medication use; serve as a preceptor and mentor for pharmacists, pharmacy residents and students.
• Participate in site-based and system-wide multi-disciplinary committees.
• Conduct medication use evaluations and research projects in collaboration with other healthcare professionals to identify areas of medication use optimization with the goal of publication and/or presentation at local and/or national meetings.
• Responsible for comprehensive medication management to patient populations across the enterprise with focus on pain management, palliative care, and substance use disorder
• Identify patients at higher risk for adverse outcomes, monitor safe opioid prescribing, dispensing, administration and appropriately manage pain outcomes
• Provide periodic updates to AHS stakeholders on quality initiatives and outcomes
• Educate team members on best practices in opioid stewardship to support safe and effective opioid use and management

QUALIFICATIONS

Education/Experience

• Must be a graduate of an accredited school of Pharmacy with PharmD degree required.
• Completion of a PGY1 residency preferred. Board certification in pharmacotherapy (BCPS) preferred.
• Current NJ Board of Pharmacy license required.
• Minimum of 3 years' experience in a hospital practice setting preferred.
• Experience in research activities also preferred.

ABOUT US

At Atlantic Health System, our promise to our communities is; Anyone who enters one of our facilities, will receive the highest quality care delivered at the right time, at the right place, and at the right cost. This commitment is also echoed in the respect, development and opportunities we give to our more than 20,000 team members. Headquartered in Morristown, New Jersey, we are one of the leading non-profit health care systems in the nation. Our facilities and sites of care include:

• Morristown Medical Center, Morristown, NJ
• Overlook Medical Center, Summit, NJ
• Newton Medical Center, Newton, NJ
• Chilton Medical Center, Pompton Plains, NJ
• Hackettstown Medical Center, Hackettstown, NJ
• Goryeb Children's Hospital, Morristown, NJ
• CentraState Healthcare System, Freehold, NJ
• Atlantic Home Care and Hospice
• Atlantic Mobile Health
• Atlantic Rehabilitation

We also have more than 900 community-based healthcare providers affiliated through Atlantic Medical Group. Atlantic Accountable Care Organization is one of the largest ACOs in the nation, and we are a member of AllSpire Health Partners.

We have received awards and recognition for the services we have provided to our patients, team members and communities. Below are just a few of our accolades:

• 100 Best Companies to Work For and FORTUNE magazine for 15 years
• Best Places to Work in Healthcare - Modern Healthcare
• 150 Top Places to work in Healthcare - Becker's Healthcare
• 100 Accountable Care Organizations to Know - Becker's Hospital Review
• Best Employers for Workers over 50 - AARP
• Gold-Level "Well Workplace": Wellness Council of America (WELCOA)
• One of the 100 Best Workplaces for "Millennials" Great Place to Work and FORTUNE magazine
• One of the 20 Best Workplaces in Health Care: Great Place to Work and FORTUNE magazine
• Official Health Care Partner of the New York Jets
• NJ Sustainable Business

Atlantic Health System offers a competitive and comprehensive Total Rewards package that supports the health, financial security, and well-being of all team members. Offerings vary based on role level (Team Member, Director, Executive). Below is a general summary, with role-specific enhancements highlighted:

Team Member Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Coverage (22.5 hours per week or above for full-time and part-time team members)
• Life & AD&D Insurance.
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability (with options to supplement)
• 403(b) Retirement Plan: Employer match, additional non-elective contribution
• PTO & Paid Sick Leave
• Tuition Assistance, Advancement & Academic Advising
• Parental, Adoption, Surrogacy Leave
• Backup and On-Site Childcare
• Well-Being Rewards
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Fertility Benefits, Healthy Pregnancy Program
• Flexible Spending & Commuter Accounts
• Pet, Home & Auto, Identity Theft and Legal Insurance

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Note: In Compliance with the NJ Pay Transparency Act (effective Sunday, June 1, 2025), all job postings will include the hourly wage or salary (or a range), as well as this summary of benefits. Final compensation and benefit eligibility may vary by role and employment status and will be confirmed at the time of offer.

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.

ABOUT THE TEAM

Atlantic Health System Pharmacy Departments service multiple outpatient areas, including several infusion centers, retail pharmacy services, and health clinics. At Morristown Medical Center and Newton Medical Center we have full-service retail pharmacies. They provide prescription medication services to patients and the local community in a convenient location on the first floor of the hospital, inside the Corner Store Gift Shop at Morristown and behind the coffee shop at Newton adjacent to the main entrance. A convenient service provided in our retail pharmacies is having your prescriptions you receive at discharge filled and ready for pick-up before you leave to go home. That means the discharge process will be a little easier for you and your family or friends since there is no need to stop at your retail pharmacy on the way home. The Pharmacy Department also works with physicians and nurses to ensure that medications used at Atlantic Health System are safe and effective. Pharmacists are integrated into your care teams to provide real time medication information and help you get the most benefit from your medications.