Pharmacist Specialist, Pharmacy

RWJBarnabas Health; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 152,205 - 191,859; Full 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 looking for a Pediatrics Pharmacist Specialist at the Newark Beth Israel Medical Center in New Jersey. This role involves optimizing medication therapy for neonatal and pediatric patients, working closely with healthcare professionals and promoting medication safety.

The successful candidate will need a Doctor of Pharmacy degree and an active New Jersey Pharmacist License. The position offers a competitive salary range of $152,205.88 - $191,859.36 per year, along with a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Postgraduate residency training or clinical experience in pediatric pharmacy practice.
• Completion of a PGY1 Pharmacy Residency and PGY2 Pediatric Pharmacy Residency or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide pharmaceutical care to patients at the Children's Hospital of New Jersey.
• Work collaboratively with healthcare team members.
• Educate patients and healthcare disciplines on medication use.

Skills

Pediatric pharmacy practice

Clinical communication

Medication safety

Education

Doctor of Pharmacy degree

Active New Jersey Pharmacist License

Job description

Job Title: Pediatrics Pharmacist Specialist

Location: Newark Beth Israel Medical Center

Department Name: Pharmacy

Req #: 0000251757

Status: Salaried

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $152,205.88 - $191,859.36 per year

Pay Transparency

The above reflects the anticipated annual salary 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

The Children's Hospital of New Jersey provides comprehensive inpatient and outpatient pediatric services that include a pediatric intensive care unit, pediatric emergency department, Valerie Fund Children's Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders, and a Level IV neonatal intensive care unit. Under the direction of the Assistant Director of Clinical Pharmacy Services, the Pediatrics Clinical Pharmacist Specialist will be responsible for reviewing and optimizing medication therapy for neonatal/pediatric patients in collaboration with other health care practitioners; actively promoting medication safety through the identification and analysis of adverse drug events and medication incidents; developing and implementing evidence-based and/or cost-savings initiatives; and providing educational expertise and support to other departments within the hospital when required to meet the goals of the organization.

Required Qualifications

• Doctor of Pharmacy degree from an ACPE-accredited school of pharmacy
• Active unrestricted New Jersey Pharmacist License
• Postgraduate residency training or clinical experience in pediatric pharmacy practice as demonstrated by:
  • Completion of a PGY1 Pharmacy Residency in general practice and PGY2 Pediatric Pharmacy Residency, or
  • Completion of a PGY1 Pharmacy Residency with pediatric focus at a dedicated children s hospital, or
  • A minimum of 3-years experience in pediatric clinical pharmacy practice

Preferred Qualifications

• Board Certification in Pediatric Pharmacy Specialty

Essential Functions

• Provide pharmaceutical care to patients admitted to the Children s Hospital of New Jersey
• Work collaboratively and communicate timely and effectively with members of the healthcare team
• Serve as a pharmacotherapy resource for licensed independent practitioners, nurses, and other healthcare disciplines
• Educate patients, caregivers, and various healthcare disciplines on appropriate medication use in the neonatal/pediatric patient populations
• Participate as a representative on committees, system collaboratives, or service line meetings as a liaison for the pharmacy department or facility
• Develop and participate in performance improvement and quality initiatives designed to improve clinical outcomes
• Support the PGY1 Pharmacy Residency Program and other department/hospital initiatives as needed
• Adhere to RWJBH Organizational competencies and standards of behavior

Benefits and Perks

At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees' physical, emotional, social, and financial health.

• 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