Hospital Pharmacist — Clinical Care & Stewardship

Hackensack Meridian Health; Hackensack (NJ); On-site; USD 103,000 - 117,000; Full time

Job summary

Hackensack Meridian Health is seeking a Pharmacist to provide comprehensive pharmaceutical care, review medications, ensure safety, supervise pharmacy staff, and participate in clinical initiatives across patient care teams in a hospital setting.

Requires NJ Pharmacist license, BS in Pharmacy, 1–2 years hospital pharmacy experience, EPIC system experience, and knowledge of USP 795/797/800; starting hourly pay around $75.03 with competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an APCE accredited school of pharmacy or equivalent with a BS in Pharmacy.
• 1–2 years of hospital pharmacy experience.
• NJ Licensed Pharmacist; EPIC experience and USP knowledge preferred.

Responsibilities

• Complies with state and federal regulations and HMH policies relating to pharmaceutical care and medication management.
• Reviews and verifies all medications prior to dispensing; communicates with providers if necessary.
• Oversees dispensing, chain of custody, and accountability of controlled substances.
• Adheres to USP 795, 797, and 800 standards for sterile and nonsterile compounding and hazardous drugs.
• Oversees ancillary personnel (Pharmacy Technicians and Assistant/Couriers).
• Implements safe medication practices per ISMP, Joint Commission, and HMH guidelines.
• Identifies patient needs and communicates at appropriate level with patient and caregivers.
• Provides pharmacological information to healthcare professionals.
• Participates in pharmacy clinical initiatives (renal dose adjustments, IV-PO conversions, pharmacokinetic dosing, antibiotic and opioid stewardship) and counsels patients.
• Trains pharmacy staff and residents; educates students and interns; completes competencies and licensing requirements.
• Performs unit inspections to ensure medication management standards and proper storage of medications.
• Other duties as assigned; adheres to HMH standards of behavior.

Skills

Hospital pharmacy experience

Regulatory knowledge (USP 795/797/800)

EPIC experience

Education

APCE accredited school of pharmacy or BS in Pharmacy

NJ Licensed Pharmacist

Tools

EPIC

Job description

Hackensack Meridian Health is seeking a Pharmacist to provide comprehensive pharmaceutical care, review medications, ensure safety, supervise pharmacy staff, and participate in clinical initiatives across patient care teams in a hospital setting.

Requires NJ Pharmacist license, BS in Pharmacy, 1–2 years hospital pharmacy experience, EPIC system experience, and knowledge of USP 795/797/800; starting hourly pay around $75.03 with competitive benefits.