Clinical Pharmacist- Ambulatory Care – Cardiology (PER DIEM) - Atlantic Health Overlook Medical Center
About The Position
The Clinical Pharmacist delivers comprehensive, patient-centered pharmaceutical care across a variety of specialty areas, including Behavioral Health, Critical Care, Emergency Medicine, Infectious Disease, Pediatrics/Neonates, Oncology, Inpatient Transitions of Care, Investigational Drug Services, and Opioid Stewardship, and other. Responsibilities include reviewing and optimizing medication therapy, performing medication reconciliation, monitoring therapeutic outcomes, managing adverse drug events, and providing patient and caregiver education. The pharmacist collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans, participates in clinical rounds, and provides drug information and pharmacotherapy recommendations. Additionally, the role contributes to quality improvement initiatives, policy and protocol development, and clinical projects. The Clinical Pharmacist conducts medication use evaluations and research, and ensures compliance with institutional, state, and federal regulations to support safe, effective, and evidence-based medication use. We are seeking a Per Diem Clinical Pharmacist to support ambulatory care services within a cardiology practice affiliated with Overlook Medical Center in Summit, NJ. The Clinical Pharmacist will play a key role in chronic disease management for cardiology patients at high risk of hospital readmission, working collaboratively with cardiologists, practice staff, and inpatient clinical pharmacists to optimize medication therapy and support seamless transitions of care.
Requirements
- Clinical Pharmacist delivers comprehensive, patient-centered pharmaceutical care
- Review and optimize medication therapy
- Perform medication reconciliation
- Monitor therapeutic outcomes
- Manage adverse drug events
- Provide patient and caregiver education
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans
- Participate in clinical rounds
- Provide drug information and pharmacotherapy recommendations
- Contribute to quality improvement initiatives, policy and protocol development, and clinical projects
- Conduct medication use evaluations and research
- Ensure compliance with institutional, state, and federal regulations
Responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive medication history and medication reconciliation reviews for cardiology patients, with a focus on those at high risk of readmission (eg heart failure)
- Perform medication optimization, including assessment of medication access and affordability, and recommend appropriate alternatives or assistance programs when barriers are identified.
- Provide patient education on medication regimens, adherence strategies, and self-management of chronic cardiovascular conditions.
- Establish medication management goals of therapy in collaboration with patients and the care team, and monitor progress toward those goals.
- Address patient-related medication questions from physicians and practice staff, serving as a drug information resource for the cardiology practice.
- Collaborate with inpatient clinical pharmacists to ensure continuity of care across care settings, including post-discharge follow-up and transitions of care support.
- Participate in and contribute to quality and process improvement projects related to ambulatory cardiology medication management and readmission reduction.
- Document clinical interventions and patient encounters accurately and in a timely manner in the electronic health record.
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Coverage (22.5 hours per week or above for full-time and part-time team members)
- Life & AD&D Insurance.
- Short-Term and Long-Term Disability (with options to supplement)
- 403(b) Retirement Plan: Employer match, additional non-elective contribution
- PTO & Paid Sick Leave
- Tuition Assistance, Advancement & Academic Advising
- Parental, Adoption, Surrogacy Leave
- Backup and On-Site Childcare
- Well-Being Rewards
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Fertility Benefits, Healthy Pregnancy Program
- Flexible Spending & Commuter Accounts
- Pet, Home & Auto, Identity Theft and Legal Insurance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
