Pharmacist Staff

St. Elizabeth HealthCare

Elizabeth (NJ)

On-site

USD 100,000 - 120,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay and comprehensive health coverage

Generous paid time off

Retirement savings with employer match

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness and mental health programs

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

A healthcare provider in New Jersey seeks a pharmacist to deliver quality pharmaceutical care with responsibilities including medication order verification, clinical monitoring, and staff education. Candidates should possess a graduate degree from an accredited pharmacy college and a current pharmacist license. The ideal applicant will have critical thinking and communication skills. This position requires 35 hours weekly with competitive benefits including comprehensive health coverage and paid time off.

Qualifications

Graduate from an ACPE accredited pharmacy college.
Current pharmacist license in the working state.
Previous hospital experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Verify medication orders and assess drug interactions.
Monitor medication therapy and provide therapeutic alternatives.
Supervise pharmaceutical compounding and dispensing.
Educate staff and maintain professional competency.

Skills

Problem solving and critical thinking skills

Good communication skills

Familiar with Current Practice Standards (ASHP)

Education

Graduate from ACPE accredited pharmacy college

Current US pharmacist license in the state where work is performed

Job description

Location: 85 North Grand Ave, Fort Thomas, Kentucky

St. Elizabeth Healthcare

St. Elizabeth Healthcare has been a trusted provider of quality care across Kentucky, Indiana, and Ohio for more than 160 years. Our mission is to improve the health of the communities we serve, guided by the values of excellence, integrity, compassion, and teamwork. Our associates are the heart of everything we do.

Benefits

Competitive pay and comprehensive health coverage within the first 30 days
Generous paid time off and flexible work schedules
Retirement savings with employer match
Tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities
Wellness, mental health, and recognition programs
Career advancement through mentorship and internal mobility

Job Summary

Provide Pharmaceutical Care to patients with an emphasis on clinical monitoring and therapeutic interventions that improve patient outcomes. Provide information and educational programs to customers and assist with the maintenance of Performance Improvement processes to continually improve our Medication Use Process. Ensure dispensing accuracy and direct pharmacy workflow to assure accurate and timely dispensing and distribution.

Demonstrate respect, dignity, kindness, and empathy in each encounter with all associates, patients, families, visitors, and other employees regardless of cultural background.

Job Duties

Medication Order Verification: Review and interpret medication orders from licensed prescribers or their agents, ensuring they meet the requirements of a complete medication order. Verify that the medication and dose are appropriate, assess drug interactions, allergy alerts, duplication of therapy, and potential therapeutic interactions. Obtain clarification from the prescriber for any incomplete or suboptimal orders and provide therapeutic alternatives. Perform a second verification of medication orders for pediatric patients and chemotherapy orders.

Therapeutic Clinical Monitoring: Actively participate in ongoing monitoring of medication therapy in compliance with approved Collaborative Care Agreements and medication management protocols. Direct medication therapy within the bounds defined by agreements and protocols. Contact prescribers as needed with therapeutic alternatives. Document therapy assessments and recommendations in the patient’s chart using iVents and progress notes, keeping the interdisciplinary team informed.

Compounds and Dispenses Pharmaceuticals: Ensure timely dispensing of appropriate quantities of the correct medication. Supervise compounding according to USP standards, verifying ingredient compatibility, content, labeling, and expiration dates. Check all medication prior to final dispensing for direct patient administration, floor stock, or automated dispensing cabinets. Use barcode technology to ensure accurate dispensing. Supervise repackaging, including verification and documentation of lot numbers, expiration dates, and personnel names.

Supervises and Directs Interns and Technicians: Provide direct supervision, mentoring, and task monitoring per ICARE values. Encourage use of the AIDET model and report nonresponsive behaviors to the leadership team.

Medication Use Safety Initiatives: Detect and report variances in dispensing, identify opportunities to improve medication safety, and report suspected adverse drug reactions.

Controlled Substance Accountability: Participate in and supervise the receipt, dispensing, and distribution of controlled substances through Pyxis and other systems, reconcile inventories, and assist in resolving discrepancies.

Financial and Therapeutic Interventions: Encourage prescriber compliance with formulary restrictions, process non-formulary requests, suggest alternatives, participate in IV to PO conversions, and minimize overtime by efficient time management.

Drug Information / Staff Development: Provide accurate drug information and serve as a preceptor for residents, interns, and pharmacists. Develop staff education programs.

Maintains Professional Competency: Maintain licensure, complete competency assessments, stay current in pharmacy practice, and develop specialized skills.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education, Credentials, Licenses: