Hospital Pharmacist: IV Compounding & Care Leader

Hudson Regional Hospital; Bayonne (NJ); On-site; USD 69,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Hudson Regional Hospital in Bayonne, NJ invites applications for a Pharmacist PD position. This role compounds and dispenses medications, advises on dosages, and ensures quality and safety in a hospital setting.

The pharmacist will supervise technicians, maintain inventory, and participate in training. A PharmD graduate from an ACPE-accredited college is required; hospital experience is preferred but not required.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a college of pharmacy accredited by the American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy.
• Previous hospital experience preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Compounds and dispenses accurately and in a timely fashion all prescribed medications, drugs, and other pharmaceuticals for patient care, according to professional standards, state and federal legal requirements.
• Provides advice on the dosage of medications and the most appropriate form of medications to Doctors, Nurses, Allied and Ancillary personnel.
• Maintains established procedures concerning quality assurance, security of controlled substances, and disposal of hazardous waste drugs.
• Participates in training of inter-departmental personnel.
• Adheres to department policies and procedures.
• Supervises and oversees the work of pharmacy technicians, interns, students and volunteers.
• Adheres to proper aseptic technique when compounding IV medications.
• Performs monthly inspections on designated/assigned nursing units/departments.
• Maintains appropriate levels of all inventory within the department. Places orders on nights and weekends when necessary.
• Assists the Director with any special assigned tasks when asked.
• Checks and when necessary replenishes all emergency boxes/trays when expired.

Education

Graduate of a college of pharmacy accredited by the American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy

Job description

Hudson Regional Hospital in Bayonne, NJ invites applications for a Pharmacist PD position. This role compounds and dispenses medications, advises on dosages, and ensures quality and safety in a hospital setting.

The pharmacist will supervise technicians, maintain inventory, and participate in training. A PharmD graduate from an ACPE-accredited college is required; hospital experience is preferred but not required.