Pharmacist, Ambulatory (Per Diem)

Hackensack Meridian Health; Hackensack (NJ); On-site; USD 103,000 - 124,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Retirement benefits

Job summary

Hackensack Meridian Health’s Ambulatory Pharmacy team is dedicated to safe and accurate dispensing of medications and monitoring of therapies to optimize patient outcomes. Pharmacists ensure compliance with all regulations and collaborate with physicians to resolve any prescribing concerns.

The ambulatory pharmacist role emphasizes thorough patient communication, medication safety, and adherence to organizational standards, with a focus on delivering high-quality community care.

Qualifications

• Graduate of ACPE accredited school of pharmacy, or equivalent.
• Minimum BS degree in Pharmacy.

Responsibilities

• Complies with regulations and policies related to drug dispensing.
• Reviews and dispenses prescriptions; clarifies issues with prescribing physician.
• Monitors patient drug therapy for interactions and adverse reactions.
• Oversees pharmacy technicians and couriers.
• Ensures safe medication practices and communicates with patients at their level.
• Adheres to organizational competencies.

Education

ACPE accredited school of pharmacy

BS in Pharmacy

Tools

Computer applications

Job description

Description

Our team members are the heart of what makes us better. At Hackensack Meridian Health we help our patients live better, healthier lives — and we help one another to succeed. With a culture rooted in connection and collaboration, our employees are team members. Here, competitive benefits are just the beginning. It’s also about how we support one another and how we show up for our community. Together, we keep getting better - advancing our mission to transform healthcare and serve as a leader of positive change.

Thve Ambulatory Pharmacist is responsible for dispensing prescriptions and monitoring of medication therapy in accordance with all applicable regulations and standards.

Responsibilties

• Complies with all state and federal regulations and Medical Center policies and procedures relating to drug dispensing, including appropriate handling of drug products, adherence to security procedures, and completion of necessary documentation. This includes appropriate control and dispensing of controlled dangerous substances and investigational drugs.
• Reviews and dispenses prescriptions and clarifies any and all potential problems with prescribing physician.
• Monitors patient drug therapy regimens for allergies, drug-drug interactions, drug-food interactions, and potential adverse reactions.
• Performs assigned unit inspections to assure proper maintenance and storage of medication supplies, including emergency drug supplies.
• Oversees activities of ancillary personnel (Pharmacy Technicians and Couriers).
• Employs principles of safe medication practice as dictated by departmental and organizational policies and procedures.
• Identifies the needs of the patient population served and modifies and delivers care that is specific to those needs (i.e., age, culture, language, hearing and/or visually impaired, etc.) This process includes communicating with the patient, parent and/or primary caregiver(s) at their level (developmental/age, educational, literacy, etc.).
• Adheres to the standards identified in the Medical Center's Organizational Competencies.

Qualifications

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• Graduate of an ACPE accredited school of pharmacy, or equivalent, with a minimum of a BS degree in Pharmacy.

Education, Knowledge, Skills And Abilities Preferred

• 1-2 years of pharmacy experience.
• Knowledge of computer applications.

Licenses And Certifications Required

• Registered Pharmacist License.

Contacts

• Regular contact with Medical Center personnel, patients and visitors.

HMH is committed to pay equity and transparency for our team members. The posted rate of pay in this job posting is a reasonable good faith estimate of the minimum base pay for this role at the time of posting in accordance with the New Jersey Pay Transparency Act and does not reflect the full value of our market-competitive total rewards package.

Job Duties

The starting rate of pay is provided for informational purposes only and is not a guarantee of a specific offer. Posted hourly rates may be stated as an annual salary in the offer and posted annual salaries may be stated as an hourly rate in the offer, depending on the level and nature of the job duties and credentials of the candidate. The base compensation determined at the time of the offer may be different than the posted rate of pay based on a number of non-discriminatory factors, including but not limited to:

• Labor Market Data: Compensation is benchmarked against market data to ensure competitiveness.
• Experience: Years of relevant work experience.
• Education and Certifications: Level of education attained, including specialized certifications, credentials, completed apprenticeship programs or advanced training.
• Skills: Demonstrated proficiency in relevant skills and competencies.
• Geographic Location: Cost of living and market rates for the specific location.
• Internal Equity: Compensation is determined in a manner consistent with compensation ranges for similar roles within the organization.
• Budget and Grant Funding: Departmental budgets and any grant funding associated with the job position may impact the pay that can be offered.

Some jobs may also be eligible for performance-based incentives, bonuses, or commissions not reflected in the starting rate. Certain positions may also be eligible for shift differentials for work performed on evening, night, or weekend shifts.

In addition to our compensation for full-time and part-time (20+ hours/week) job positions, HMH offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and retirement benefits. Minimum rate of $75.03 Hourly