Pharmacist- Per Diem Days

Kindred Hospital East New Jersey

Passaic (NJ)

On-site

USD 82,724 - 102,851

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k)

Paid Time Off

Wellness programs

Job summary

Kindred Hospital East New Jersey is looking for a Pharmacist to compound and dispense medications, collaborate with medical staff, and ensure quality and regulatory compliance. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Pharmacy, a current state license, and at least 3 months of pharmacy experience. The role offers a pay range of $60.05-$74.66/hr and includes various benefits like Medical, Dental, Vision, and 401(k).

Qualifications

Must have a current state license in good standing.
BCLS certification required.
Fluent in English (reading, writing, speaking).

Responsibilities

Compounds and dispenses medications.
Consults on quality, regulatory, and risk issues.
Supervises technical support staff.
Participates in hospital Performance Improvement plans.
Reviews patient profiles for appropriate drug therapy.

Skills

Medication dispensing

Patient consultation

Pharmacy management

Team collaboration

Drug information dissemination

Education

Graduate of an accredited School of Pharmacy

Job description

Description

Kindred Hospital East New Jersey is a long-term acute care hospital offering the same in depth care you would receive in a traditional hospital, but for an extended recovery period. We partner with your physician and offer 24-hour clinical care seven days a week so you can start your journey to wellness. We are located close to transit bus and train lines and major highways, including I‑95, and Garden State Parkway NJ‑3 and NJ‑21.

Job Summary

The Pharmacist works in collaboration with the Director of Pharmacy and according to standard procedure compounds and dispenses medications and pharmaceutical supplies up receiving written prescriptions from the physician. Participates on Performance Improvement plans within the hospital. Consults with and advises Administration, Medical Staff and hospital staff on quality, regulatory and risk issues within the organization. Supports and serves as consultant to all clinical and Medical Staff. Assists the Director in coordinating and implementing the activities of the Pharmacy. Interprets medication orders, compounds and dispenses medication and other pharmaceutical preparations in accordance with the legal, ethical, and professional standards of pharmacy practice. Supervises the technical support staff. Assists with clinical, quality management and education programs. Provides support for all departments with respect to the care of all patients aged 18 through the geriatric population ages 65 and older.

Essential Functions

Participates in the maintenance and dissemination of drug information through in-service education of hospital personnel, consultation with patients, hospital and medical staff.
Actively assists other Pharmacists and Technicians in the discharge of routine duties as necessary. Directs activities of and provides professional and technical guidance to Pharmacy personnel.
Exercises professional judgment in imparting therapeutic and drug information to patients and health professionals.
Is competent in the range of treatment needed by the following patients as appropriate to the ages served by the hospital: Adult and Geriatric.
Capable of entering a minimum of 40 orders per four‑hour shift.
Generates required reports; Pick I.V., Production reports. Performs Backup Procedures correctly.
Assists Technicians in performing technical tasks. Maintains aseptic techniques. Recycles product as appropriately.
Checks technician prepared products prior to release. Ensures Technician maintains I.V. refrigerator temperature and hood cleaning logs.
Fills orders with correct medication. Checks support staff accuracy prior to medication release.
Prioritizes work to prepare STAT, Now and Waiting in order of importance. Follows through on fill on arrival orders.
Reviews patient profile to ensure appropriate and safe drug therapy. No therapeutic duplication. Prevents significant drug interaction. Prevents avoidable ADR secondary to allergies. Medication ordered is appropriate for patient height, weight, age, renal function and disease state. Must have knowledge of patient population served.
Pharmacokinetics Dosing Service: Ensures Apriority dosing is appropriate. Interprets levels appropriately. Modifies doses appropriately. Writes progress notes per protocol. Dates times and initials all vials for reuse.
Capable of calculating fluid, electrolyte and calories needs. Monitors patient appropriateness for formulation. Clarifies controversial orders with physician.
Keeps current on new drugs. Adds additive in the proper sequence. Syringe and Vial counts reflect what has been made. Labels containers accurately including auxiliary labels. Completes packages including seals, protective wraps, etc.
Maintains security of Pharmacy. Maintains security of controlled substances. Informs staff of pending problems, physical call back, etc.
Fills orders with correct medications. Prepares unit of use dosage when possible. Keeps Director informed of workload status. Prioritizes work to prepare Stat, now and waiting in order of importance. Follows through on fill on arrival orders. Returns

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities/Expectations

Basic understanding of the role and use of a computer in the processing of prescription orders with minimum word processing skills.
Self‑motivated, self‑directed with excellent organizational skills.
Ability to effectively handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
Ability to organize meetings and inspections.
Must read, write and speak fluent English.
Must have good and regular attendance.
Approximate percent of time required to travel: 0%

Pay Range: $60.05-$74.66/hr.

ScionHealth has a comprehensive benefits package for benefit‑eligible employees that includes Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), FSA/HSA, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, and Wellness.

Qualifications

Education