Pharmacist - Pharmacy - Hopewell - Full Time - Evenings

Capital Health Screening Centre; Pennington (NJ); On-site; USD 75,000 - 97,000; Full time

Job summary

Capital Health, a leading healthcare system in New Jersey, seeks a pharmacist to ensure safe, cost-effective medication therapies in our outpatient and hospital setting. The role emphasizes compliance with NJ and federal laws, sterile preparation, and NICU/pediatric dosing per policy.

Requirements include a PharmD or bachelor's in pharmacy, plus hospital pharmacy experience preferred; strong communication and computer skills are essential. AHA BLS certification is expected.

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Knowledge of and ability to use computer systems.

Responsibilities

• Process medication orders via CPOE or clinical system; evaluate regimens for contraindications and interactions.
• Document ADE reports and monitor safety events.
• Prioritize orders and document interventions using OmniLink/clinical system.

Skills

Verbal & written communication

Attention to detail

Computer literacy

Education

Bachelor's degree in pharmacy

PharmD (ACPE accredited)

Job description

Capital Health is the region's leader in providing progressive, quality patient care with significant investments in our exceptional physicians, nurses and staff, as well as advanced technology. Capital Health is a dynamic health care resource accredited by the DNV that includes two hospitals, an outpatient center, satellite ED, and an expansive network of primary and specialty care. Capital Health Medical Group is made up of more than 600 physicians and other providers who offer primary and specialty care, as well as hospital-based services, to patients throughout the region.

Capital Health recognizes that attracting the best talent is key to our strategy and success as an organization. As a result, we aim for flexibility in structuring competitive compensation offers to ensure we can attract the best candidates.

The listed pay range or pay rate reflects compensation for a full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) position. Actual compensation may differ depending on assigned hours and position status (e.g. part-time).

Pay Range:

$54.09 - $70.67

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Position Overview

SUMMARY (BASIC PURPOSE OF THE JOB)

Ensures safe, appropriate, cost effective medication therapies for patients according to established policies, procedures and protocols. Contributes to the quality and effective operation of the department. Demonstrates proficiency in information systems, including clinical information system and automated dispensing system. Effectively manages site-specific Outpatient Prescription Program. Ensures understanding of Federal and New Jersey laws governing controlled substance dispensing. Prepares sterile products according to policy. Prepare NICU and pediatric doses according to hospital policy.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Education: Bachelor's degree in pharmacy. PharmD graduate of an ACPE Accredited School of Pharmacy preferred.
• Experience: One year of hospital related pharmacy experience preferred.
• Other Credentials:AHA BLS - Healthcare Provider,Pharmacist - Registered
• 2 hours of Stroke related Continuing Education contact hours annually
• Knowledge and Skills:Excellent verbal and written communication skills; Strong attention to detail; Knowledge of and ability to use computer or typewriter keyboard; Knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to patients of all age groups served by the Pharmacy.
• Special Training:
• Mental, Behavioral and Emotional Abilities:

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS

Does this position formally supervise employees? No

If set to YES, then this position has the authority (delegated) to hire, terminate, discipline, promote or effectively recommend such to manager.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Processes medication orders via CPOE or directly into the clinical computer system that includes critically evaluating drug therapy regimens for contraindications, drug-drug interactions, drug-food interactions, allergies, and appropriateness of drug and dose documented by intervention reports.
• Detects and reports suspected adverse drug events accurately and in a timely manner by documentation of ADE reports.
• Uses OmniLink system to prioritize orders and to document unresolved medication interventions effectively.
• Provides clinical and direct patient care services for assigned population(s) or floor(s)/unit(s). Responds to consultation for pharmacy interventions and make appropriate evidence-based, patient-centered medication therapy recommendations. Works as an active member of multidisciplinary team and collaborate with healthcare providers within patient care area. Attends multidisciplinary work/care rounds with designated service as appropriate. Recommends appropriate, cost effective therapeutic alternatives to medical staff as needed.
• Manages the formulary by minimizing non-formulary procurements, utilizing therapeutic substitution protocols and promoting rational drug therapy selection by processing non-formulary drug requests and documentation in the clinical intervention log.
• Answers the telephone in a courteous and timely manner and identifies self by name when taking calls. Responds or redirects requests as appropriate, as evidenced by personal monitoring and number of complaints received.
• Supervises and directs pharmacy technicians and pharmacy support personnel as evidenced by co-signatures. Verifies the daily activities of pharmacy technicians. Participates in the performance appraisal of pharmacy support personnel. Works independently with minimal supervision. Organizes and prioritizes work assignments. Ensures pharmacy services are provided in a timely manner.
• Participates in department quality improvement programs as evidenced by documentation of meeting attendance and reports produced.
• Completes and documents inspections of all assigned medication storage areas according to published schedule. Identifies and replaces outdated and unusable drugs as documented on unit inspection forms.
• Monitors drug and ancillary supplies and ensures that special ordered ite