Pharmacist Specialist PD- Home Infusion

RWJBarnabas Health; SOUTH PLAINFIELD (NJ); On-site; USD 90,921 - 129,494; Part time

Job summary

RWJBarnabas Health is seeking a Pharmacist Specialist PD responsible for providing comprehensive pharmaceutical care across all patient age groups at LSC-Montrose.

The ideal candidate will hold a B.S. or Pharm D degree from an accredited institution and be registered as a Pharmacist in New Jersey. Responsibilities include medication dispensing and monitoring, working closely with healthcare teams, and ensuring patient safety.

A proactive approach, particularly in infusion pharmacy, is highly desirable.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited Pharmacy degree.
• Active New Jersey Pharmacist license required.
• Desirable experience in infusion pharmacy.

Responsibilities

• Provide pharmaceutical care to patients of all ages.
• Dispense and monitor medication effectiveness.
• Notify staff of any patient medication changes.
• Ensure accurate medication delivery and inventory.

Skills

Infusion pharmacy experience

Familiarity with Pharmacy practice

Education

B.S. or Pharm D degree from an accredited School of Pharmacy

Registration in New Jersey as a Pharmacist

Job description

Job Title: Pharmacist Specialist PD

Location: LSC-Montrose

Department: Home Infusion

Requisition #: 0000218571

Status: Hourly (Per Diem)

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $80.00 - $80.00 per hour

Job Overview:

The pharmacist is responsible for the provision of pharmaceutical care to all patient age groups including infant, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric. They are responsible for the prescription, dispensing, and monitoring of both the prescribing and effectiveness of all medications oral, intravenous and injectables. They exercise considerable independent decision making.

Qualifications:

• Completion of course at an accredited School of Pharmacy with a B,S or Pharm D degree.
• Registration in New Jersey as a Pharmacist with an active license required.
• Infusion pharmacy experience desirable.
• Familiarity with all phases of Pharmacy practice preferred.

Scheduling Requirements:

• Per Diem

Essential Functions:

• Notifies nurse, other pharmacists, intake and reimbursement staff of any patient changes/modifications of medications prescribed.
• Obtains and maintains patient medication profile per Board of Pharmacy, Joint Commission and URAC requirements.
• Reviews accuracy every 4 weeks.
• Assures patient, hospital and referral source satisfaction.
• No complaints registered.
• Participates in the coordination of care with all healthcare disciplines.
• Obtains all required documentation.
• Prepares delivery ticket correctly with correct address, insurance and no overlapping dates.
• Minimizes extra deliveries.
• Reports lab results, non-compliance and other patient problems to physician.
• Compounding form is completed accurately.
• Participates with on-call, answers all pages within 15 minutes and handles all problems.
• Ensures all medications are dispensed correctly.
• Answers all patient calls regarding medication questions, discussing compliance and supplies.
• Check drug interactions and allergies when filling prescriptions.
• Assures adjudication was complete and costs are covered before dispensing of medication.
• Assures all inventory is kept in order and pharmacies are locked at end of day.
• Arranges delivery and completes initial contact and initial assessment prior to patient starting on service.
• Completes care plan and 24 hour contact with 24 hours of patient starting on service.
• Updates care plan weekly or with each delivery.
• Able to assist physician in devising TPN formulas and pain control formulas when needed.
• Understands warning limits in Baxa software.
• Discharges patient in a timely manner.
• Correctly documents all controlled substance dispensing reports and resolves inventory discrepancies.
• Is one day ahead with all scheduled deliveries.
• Checks off delivery logs, files all paperwork every day.Follows work flow and checks all deliveries for accuracy and completeness.
• Able to effectively perform duties of MTM/Outcome pharmacist.
• Completes all competencies and has a passing score.
• Passes Quality Checks.
• Understands and adheres to the company policy and requirements.
• Includes responsibilities regarding sick time such as snow day and sick time.
• Arrives to work on time.
• Understands and participates on different committees or plans (e.g., emergency operation).
• Able to be cross-trained to work or assist in other areas.
• Helps co-workers when appropriate.
• Willingness and flexible to work alternating work schedules on short notice.
• Will support management and do what is asked.
• Follows processes & procedures.
• Oversees the technician, checking for accuracy.

Equal Opportunity Employer