Pharmacist ClinicalReq #:0000158879

Category:Pharmacy

Status:Part-Time

Shift:Day

Facility:Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center

Department:Pharmacy

Location:

Cooperman Barnabas Medical Ctr, 94 Old Short Hills Road, Livingston, NJ 07039

Job Title:Clinical Pharmacist

Location:Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center

Req#:0000158879

Status:Part-Time

Shift:Day

Department name:Pharmacy

Job Overview:

The Clinical Specialist is responsible for the provision of pharmaceutical care to all patient age groups (including geriatric, adult, adolescent, pediatric, and neonatal patients). They are responsible for providing all levels of pharmacy clinical services within their assigned specialization area. The Clinical Specialists is responsible for assisting the Director of Pharmacy and Assistant Director of Clinical Services in the coordination and supervision of all Clinical Pharmacy activities in addition to the Quality Improvement and Quality Assurance activities relating to the provision of Pharmaceutical Care. He/she plans, organizes, analyzes and compiles the hospital's drug utilization program(s) as required and assists in the implementation of cost containment programs. He/she furnishes clinical information to physicians, pharmacy personnel, & other health care professionals and patients. He/she serves to support the clinical activities of the clinical generalists.

Qualifications:

Required:

Registration in New Jersey as a Pharmacist in good standing. Current New Jersey licensure required. Hospital Pharmacy experience required with good interpersonal relationship skills. Familiarity with all phases of Hospital Pharmacy. Working knowledge of health care matters. Understanding of role of the Pharmacy Department within the Hospital, it s interrelationship with other departments and functions. Successful completion of all orientations. (Going forward, all position vacancies will require completion of a PGY1 residency and some specialties will require a PGY2 specialty residency (pediatrics, oncology).

Preferred:

Certifications and Licenses Required (if applicable):

• Scheduling Requirements (non-exempt positions):

• Part-Time

• PT, 22,

• 5 hours/week

• 2 Days and 1 Evening shift per week, every other weekend

• Rotated hospital holiday coverage and overnight coverage for vacations as appropriate

Essential Functions:

• Participates in direct patient care activities

• Educates healthcare professionals to ensure the safe and effective use of medications in systems and/or populations.

• Serves as an effective preceptor for the PGY-1 pharmacy residency program

• Establishes rapport and builds effective working relationships with other health care team members.

• Follows, maintains, and reinforces the pharmacy/hospital s medication use policies and processes to ensure proper and safe dosing, storage, handling, dispensing, and/or administration of medications.

• The pharmacist is responsible for the provision of pharmaceutical care to all patient age groups including geriatric, adult, adolescent, pediatric and neonatal patients

• They are responsible for the preparation, dispensing and monitoring of both the prescribing and effectiveness of all medications and IV admixtures

Benefits and Perks:

At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to supports our employees physical, emotional, social, and financial health.

• Paid Time Off (PTO)

• Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance

• Dental and Vision Insurance

• Retirement Plans

• Short & Long Term Disability

• Life & Accidental Death Insurance

• Tuition Reimbursement

• Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts

• Wellness Programs

• Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)

• Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more!

Choosing RWJBarnabas Health!

RWJBarnabas Health is the premier health care destination providing patient-centered, high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering a best-in-class work experience to every member of the team. We honor and appreciate the privilege of creating and sustaining healthier communities, one person and one community at a time. As the leading academic health system in New Jersey, we advance innovative strategies in high-quality patient care, education, and research to address both the clinical and social determinants of health.

RWJBarnabas Health aims to truly make a unique impact in local communities throughout New Jersey. From vastly improving the health of local residents to creating educational and career opportunities, this combination greatly benefits the state. We understand the growing and evolving needs of residents in New Jersey whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education.

Equal Opportunity Employer

RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer