Clinical Pharmacist - Part Time

Atlanticare Regional Medical Center, Inc.•Pomona, NJ

37d•Onsite

About The Position

The hospital Pharmacist ensures accurate and timely distribution of medications and other pharmaceutical supplies according to established procedures and standards, in support of high-quality patient care. The Pharmacist interprets, evaluates and verifies medication orders accurately assessing for drug-drug, drug-allergy and drug-disease state interactions. The Pharmacist provides drug information to clinicians and patients. It is the responsibility of the Pharmacist to maintain accurate and complete records on all patient profiles and controlled drug substances as required by law. The Pharmacist properly manages pharmaceutical inventories and maintains emergency drug supplies, automated dispensing machines and general medication security on the nursing units. This position directs and verifies the Pharmacy Technician's work. Pharmacists will be responsible for maintaining competency and participating in various clinical programs such as Anticoagulation Management, Pharmacokinetic Monitoring, Adverse Drug Event Monitoring, patient care rounding, pharmacotherapy optimization and general medication safety. This position supports organizational goals and values by providing quality customer service, participating in performance improvement efforts and demonstrating a commitment to teamwork, respect and cooperation. The Pharmacist actively pursues opportunities for professional growth and development.

Requirements

Doctor of Pharmacy or Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy degree
Current New Jersey State license as a Registered Pharmacist required
Two years' experience preferred
Two years hospital experience preferred for Hospital Pharmacist
Demonstrates an in-depth understanding of work processes
Proficiency in Clinical Applications preferred at time of hire; incumbents within position will be trained appropriately and then skill will be assessed and evaluated for this position within 90 days from date of hire

Nice To Haves

ACLS Preferred
CPR Preferred for Hospital Pharmacist

Responsibilities

Ensures accurate and timely distribution of medications and other pharmaceutical supplies
Interprets, evaluates and verifies medication orders accurately assessing for drug-drug, drug-allergy and drug-disease state interactions
Provides drug information to clinicians and patients
Maintains accurate and complete records on all patient profiles and controlled drug substances as required by law
Manages pharmaceutical inventories and maintains emergency drug supplies, automated dispensing machines and general medication security on the nursing units
Directs and verifies the Pharmacy Technician's work
Maintaining competency and participating in various clinical programs such as Anticoagulation Management, Pharmacokinetic Monitoring, Adverse Drug Event Monitoring, patient care rounding, pharmacotherapy optimization and general medication safety
Supports organizational goals and values by providing quality customer service, participating in performance improvement efforts and demonstrating a commitment to teamwork, respect and cooperation
Actively pursues opportunities for professional growth and development