Clinical Pharmacist - Part Time / Rotating shift - Jefferson Washington Township

Thomas Jefferson University • Gloucester County, NJ

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Clinical Pharmacist oversees the medication distribution system for their area of responsibility and identifies, prevents, and resolves drug therapy problems by ensuring each medication is indicated, effective, safe, and convenient for the patient. The position is based at Jefferson Washington Township and has a rotating shift.

Requirements

• Doctor of Pharmacy degree or RPH.
• Knowledge of pharmacokinetic principles for medication dosing.
• Registered Pharmacist license in the State of Pennsylvania.
• Certification required based on primary work location.
• Ability to lift and carry 25 lbs.; frequent sitting or standing and keyboard use are required. Patient-care providers may also need to kneel, bend, squat, and perform CPR.

Nice To Haves

• One year of PGY1 Pharmacy Residency.
• Microsoft Word and Microsoft Outlook skills.

Responsibilities

• Interact with co-workers, visitors, and other staff consistent with Jefferson’s values.
• Assure the appropriateness of drug therapy and compliance with hospital policies.
• Oversee the distribution of medications throughout TJUH.
• Support implementation of processes to assure the quality of Pharmacy services.
• Train staff as assigned, including residents, interns, technicians, and new pharmacists.
• Precept student pharmacists as assigned.
• Monitor patients for response to medications.
• Identify and document sentinel or serious events, near misses, medication errors, and adverse drug reactions in the electronic reporting system.
• Promote and assure compliance with the hospital formulary and policies and procedures defined by the P&T Committee.
• Provide care appropriate to the patient’s chronological and developmental age, social maturity, and cultural background.

Benefits

• Medical insurance, including prescription coverage
• Supplemental insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life and AD&D insurance
• Short- and long-term disability
• Flexible spending accounts
• Retirement plans
• Tuition assistance
• Voluntary benefits with access to group insurance rates and discounts
• Tuition discounts at Thomas Jefferson University after one year of full-time service or two years of part-time service
• Medical insurance, including prescription coverage, is available to all colleagues, including those working less than part-time.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree