Pharmacist

Hunterdon Health; Flemington (NJ); On-site; USD 110,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Hunterdon Health in Flemington, NJ seeks a Pharmacist to ensure safe and accurate dispensing of medications and to validate prescribed therapies for diverse patient populations. You will communicate with the department, other health professionals, and patients to optimize outcomes.

Responsibilities include accurate distribution and preparation of medications, clinical proficiency, and administrative support for pharmacy management, with opportunities to mentor technicians and staff.

Qualifications

• Active New Jersey Pharmacist License required.
• Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy is required.
• Preferred: PharmD or higher (MS/PhD) with clinical focus.

Responsibilities

• Ensures accurate and proficient distribution of medications per policies and regulations.
• Ensures accurate and proficient preparation of parenteral medications per policies and regulations.
• Demonstrates clinical proficiency in patient care.
• Provides administrative support for pharmacy management.

Skills

Clinical pharmacy

Patient communication

Teaching / precepting

Administrative duties

Education

Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy

Master of Sciences in Pharmacy

Doctor of Pharmacy degree

Tools

Automated Dispensing Cabinets (PYXIS/Omnicell)

Clinical systems software

Parenteral preparation systems

Job description

Pharmacist

Position Summary

Pharmacists are responsible for the safe and accurate dispensing of pharmaceuticals and ensure appropriateness of prescribed therapy for all patient populations including neonates, pediatrics, adolescents, adults and geriatrics. Pharmacists must also communicate effectively with the department, other healthcare professionals and patients.

Primary Position Responsibilities

• Ensures accurate and proficient distribution of medications in accordance with department policies in addition to state and federal regulations.
• Ensures accurate and proficient preparation of parenteral medications in accordance with department policies in addition to state and federal regulations.
• Demonstrates clinical proficiency.
• Provides administrative support for pharmacy management.

Supervises (position(s):

Technicians, new staff, students.

Qualifications

Minimum Education

Required

Bachelors of Science in Pharmacy

Preferred

Master of Sciences in Pharmacy

Doctor of Pharmacy degree

Minimum Years of Experience (Amount, Type and Variation)

Required

5 years hospital pharmacy experience if has a Bachelors or Masters in Pharmacy. Prior work experience not required for Doctor of Pharmacy.

Preferred

2 years of recent hospital pharmacy experience or post-graduate residency training.

License, Registry or Certification

Required

New Jersey Pharmacist License

Preferred

Specialty pharmacy certification (e.g. BCPS, CGP)

Knowledge, Skills and/or Abilities

Required

Pharmacy skills serving patients of diverse age and disease states; working knowledge of Automated Dispensing Cabinets (e.g. PYXIS or Omnicell); Competence in required computer programs (clinical system, ADC, parenteral documentation).

Preferred

MS Office Proficient; Teaching/precepting experience

Hunterdon Health is committed to providing a competitive benefit package to our employees.

• Benefit offerings vary based on status and may include but not be limited to medical, dental, vision, family forming, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and retirement savings.

The hiring range listed is the potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement. When determining an applicant's hourly rate and/or base salary, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., years of relevant experience, education, internal equity, and specialty).