Staff Pharmacist (Part-Time)

Hackensack Meridian Health•Hackensack, NJ

22h•$75

About The Position

The Pharmacist provides comprehensive pharmaceutical care through integrated drug distribution and clinical services, ensuring the safe and effective use of medications. The role is responsible for dispensing and monitoring medication therapy in accordance with applicable regulations and standards. The Staff Pharmacist also supports clinical initiatives, provides medication information and counseling, trains pharmacy staff and learners, and helps ensure pharmacy operations meet medication-management and safety standards.

Requirements

Graduate of an ACPE-accredited school of pharmacy, or equivalent, with at least a Bachelor of Science degree in Pharmacy.
NJ Licensed Registered Pharmacist.

Nice To Haves

One to two years of hospital pharmacy experience.
Knowledge of USP 795, 797, and 800 principles.
EPIC experience.

Responsibilities

Comply with and enforce state and federal regulations, HMH policies, and site-specific procedures relating to pharmaceutical care and medication management.
Review and verify medications before dispensing, including assessment of allergies, polypharmacy, drug-drug and drug-food interactions, and clinical appropriateness; communicate with providers when necessary.
Oversee dispensing, chain of custody, and accountability of controlled dangerous substances.
Handle investigational drugs appropriately at applicable sites.
Adhere to USP 795, 797, and 800 standards for sterile and nonsterile compounding and hazardous drugs.
Oversee the activities of pharmacy technicians, assistants, and couriers.
Apply safe medication practices recommended by the Institute for Safe Medication Practices, Joint Commission, and HMH guidelines and policies.
Identify the needs of the patient population and adapt care and communication to individual needs, including age, culture, language, hearing or visual impairment, education, and literacy.
Research and answer pharmacological questions and requests from other healthcare professionals.
Participate in pharmacy clinical initiatives, including renal dose adjustments, IV-to-oral conversions, pharmacokinetic dosing, antibiotic stewardship, and opioid stewardship.
Provide patient counseling upon request.
Train pharmacy staff and residents in pharmacy practice and medication-management resources and guidelines; educate pharmacy students and interns on rotation.
Complete network and departmental competencies and licensing and certification requirements.
Perform or oversee assigned unit inspections to ensure adherence to medication-management standards and appropriate medication storage and security.
Perform other assigned duties or projects and adhere to HMH Organizational standards of behavior.