Pharmacist (Per Diem)

Hackensack Meridian Health Inc.; North Bergen (NJ); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Hackensack Meridian Health Inc. seeks a licensed pharmacist to join our hospital team in New Jersey. The successful candidate will compound and dispense medications, manage prescription records, charges, and inventory, and serve as a resource on drugs and pharmaceuticals for staff.

Requirements include a PharmD or Bachelor of Pharmacy and active NJ license. Strong communication skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office/Google Suite are essential.

Qualifications

• Pharmacist licensed in New Jersey (NJ BOP).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient computer skills with MS Office/Google Suite.

Responsibilities

• Compounds and dispenses medications and other pharmaceuticals.
• Prepares and maintains records on prescriptions, patient charges and inventory.
• Acts as a resource to the staff on drugs and pharmaceuticals.

Skills

Pharmacy license NJ

Pharmacist

Communication skills

Computer skills

Education

PharmD or Bachelors in Pharmacy

NJ license by Board of Pharmacy

Tools

Siemens Pharmacy System

PYXIS

Microsoft Office/Google Suite

Job 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.

Under the direct supervision of the pharmacy management, and the senior pharmacist, compounds and dispenses medications and other pharmaceuticals. Prepares and maintains all necessary records on prescriptions, patient charges and inventory. Acts as a resource to the staff on drugs and pharmaceuticals.

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• Possess Bachelors or PharmD degree from an accredited college of Pharmacy. Licensed to practice Pharmacy in New Jersey, by the NJ Board of Pharmacy.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient computer skills that include but are not limited to Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite platforms.
• General office conditions with high stress environment
• Extensive employee and outside contacts
• Some direct exposure to chemicals, but risk is minimal when proper safety precautions are observed.
• Willingness to work with realization that errors and incompetence may have serious consequences to patients.
• Long periods of sitting with frequent standing or moving to other areas
• Requires periods of keying on computer to type or input information.
• Constant verbal communication in person or using the phone.
• Frequent reading of medication orders and prescriptions
• Bending, lifting, pushing and lifting heavy objects occurs occasionally.
• Ability to read and concentrate frequently to check accuracy.
• Requires the flexibility to perform activities due to interruptions and changes in schedule, and demands.
• Ability to deal with stress of dealing with internal and external customers, frequent interruptions, and working on multiple tasks.
• Ability to maintain a professional demeanor and unbiased attitude when dealing with the staff.
• Work requires the ability to memorize detail, alertness and skill in pharmacy practice.
• Organization in a high-pressure environment
• Assume on-call as needed, excellent interpersonal skills, ability to work independently.
• Telephone, copier, fax machine, computer, printer, Siemens pharmacy system, PYXIS, laminar and biological flow hood and other pharmacy specific equipment.

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred:

• One year of hospital Pharmacy practice preferred.

Licenses and Certifications Required:

• Licensed to practice Pharmacy in New Jersey, by the NJ Board of Pharmacy.

Contacts:

• Regular contact with medical personnel and its visitors.