Job Information
RWJBarnabas Health Pharmacist (PT-Day), Somerville, NJ in Somerville, New Jersey
Pharmacist (PT-Day), Somerville, NJReq #:0000145927
Category:Pharmacy
Status:Part-Time
Shift:Day
Facility:RWJ Somerset
Department:Pharmacy
Location:
RWJUH Somerset, 110 Rehill Ave, Somerville, NJ 08876
Job Overview:
RWJBarnabas Health is looking to add a qualified part-time Pharmacist in Somerville, NJ. The Pharmacist fulfills daily operational responsibilities which assure the safe and effective use of medications in our patients.
Qualifications:
Required:
Five or six year Bachelor of Science of Doctor of Pharmacy degree from an ACPE accredited US Pharmacy school or Foreign pharmacy school
Every third week weekend rotation and must work one summer and one winter holiday
Preferred:
- Prior hospital, EPIC and Pyxis experience
Certifications and Licenses Required:
- Must be a NJ Licensed Pharmacist
Scheduling Requirements
Day Shift, 20 hours/week
Part Time Schedule
Essential Functions:
Maintains current patient specific information in the prescribed format
Checks all profile entries for accuracy and completeness
Reviews physician orders for:
Appropriateness of drug, dose, frequency, and route of administration
Therapeutic duplication
Age appropriateness
Allergies or sensitivities
Current or potential impact as evidenced by laboratory values
Food drug and Drug-drug interactions
Other complications
Compares new orders with current patient specific information and resolves all drug related problems, in conference with prescribing physician when necessary
Provides pharmacy documentation of interventions
Communicates and confers with both nursing staff and patients in order to obtain relevant clinical information
To provide information to support the nurses responsibilities for administering medications, monitoring drug therapy, and providing patient education,
When appropriate in order to obtain relevant clinical information
When possible, and when appropriated, educates patients regarding medications prescribed at discharge
Prioritizes the processing of medication orders according to clinical importance and other relevant factors
Emergency needs are given top priority and fulfilled as soon as possible,
The pharmacist supervises assigned technical staff by:
Prioritizing tasks and overseeing preparation and checking all medications prior to dispensing for accuracy and completeness
Delegating other appropriate tasks and checking for accuracy
Communicates frequently with the technician and uses effective supervisory skills
Prepares medication when necessary or appropriate, including: chemotherapy, parenteral nutrition, large volume parenterals, IV piggybacks, and extemporaneous compounding
Utilizes sterile technique methods for the preparation of sterile products
Provides solicited and unsolicited drug information and recommendations to prescribing physicians to assure safe, efficacious, and cost-effective drug therapy and documents suggestions
Recommendations include, but are not limited to:
Pharmacokinetic consultation
Parenteral nutrition consultation
Switching from intravenous to oral formulations of medications
Medication renewal
Responds to all Code Blue and Code White alerts; prepares all medications used in the resuscitation attempt
Assists in other ways at the direction of the physician in charge,
Professional Competency:
Maintains and enhances professional competency through continuing education and other professional growth activities which are consistent with current departmental needs and future goals
The pharmacist cooperates with and participates in departmental training and educational programs
Applies the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his or assigned unit
Assess data reflective of each patient s status and interprets information needed in order to identify each patient s age requirements relative to his or her age specific health needs
Applies knowledge of growth and development over the life span
Adheres to all departmental policies and procedures
The list of essential functions is not exhaustive and may be supplemented as necessary
Other Duties:
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Benefits and Perks:
At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees physical, emotional, social, and financial health.
Paid Time Off (PTO)
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