Pharmacist I

RWJBarnabas Health; Hamilton (NJ); On-site; USD 82,340 - 117,273; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance

Dental and Vision Insurance

Retirement Plans

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

JobRx, Inc. is hiring a Pharmacist I in Hamilton, NJ. This role is essential for optimizing patient safety through medication therapy management and involves compounding medications as well as overseeing pharmacy technicians.

The ideal candidate will possess an active New Jersey Pharmacy License and graduate from an ACPE accredited College of Pharmacy. Benefits include Paid Time Off, medical insurance, retirement plans, and tuition reimbursement.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an ACPE accredited College of Pharmacy.
• Active unrestricted New Jersey Pharmacy License.
• Doctor of Pharmacy or other advanced degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Optimizes patient safety through medication therapy management.
• Prepares and dispenses medication to inpatients and outpatients.
• Maintains exceptional customer service with providers and nurses.

Skills

Medication therapy management

Compounding sterile and non-sterile products

Direct oversight of technician activity

Effective communication with providers and nurses

Education

Graduate of an ACPE accredited College of Pharmacy or FPGEC certification

Active unrestricted New Jersey Pharmacy License

Doctor of Pharmacy or other advanced degree

Job description

Job Title: Pharmacist I

Location: RWJUH Hamilton Hospital

Department Name: Pharmacy

Req #: 0000247368

Status: Hourly

Shift: Evening

Pay Range: $72.45 - $72.45 per hour

Pay Transparency

The above reflects the anticipated hourly wage range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey.

The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience.

Job Overview

A Pharmacist I optimizes patient safety through medication therapy management, working with multidisciplinary teams to ensure the safe and effective use of medications in our patients. In addition, a Pharmacist I accurately compounds sterile and non-sterile products, provides drug information to patients and staff, and is responsible for direct oversight of technician activity while ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and all hospital policies.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an ACPE accredited College of Pharmacy or FPGEC certification and internship hours
• Active unrestricted New Jersey Pharmacy License

• Doctor of Pharmacy or other advanced degree
• Previous hospital experience
• Completion of ASHP accredited PGY-1 Pharmacy Residency

Essential Functions

• Reviews, perfects and verifies orders for completeness, accuracy and appropriateness in accordance with pharmaceutical care standards and prescribed policies and procedures.
• Prepares or supervises preparation and accurate dispensing of medication to inpatients and outpatients, including unit dose dispensing, automated dispensing machines (Pyxis), IV admixture, chemotherapy, TPN, investigational drugs, other sterile products, and extemporaneous preparations, in accordance with hospital policy.
• Demonstrates competency in utilizing EPIC for documentation of clinical interventions or other activities as appropriate.
• Completes learner modules and competency assigned as appropriate.
• Maintains exceptional customer service and effective communication with providers and nurses to ensure safe and appropriate use of drugs.
• Performs duties including but not limited to medication counseling, therapeutic and formulary substitutions, medication reconciliation, pharmacokinetic monitoring, and renal dose monitoring.
• Adheres to RWJBH Organizational competencies and standards of behavior as well as departmental specific standards of practice.
• Other duties and/or projects as assigned.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Retirement Plans
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Life & Accidental Death Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Wellness Programs
• Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
• Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more!

Equal Opportunity Employer