Staff Pharmacist CWR, New Jersey

Job Summary

The role is responsible for the dispensing and monitoring of medication therapy in accordance with all applicable regulations and standards.

Essential Generic Job Functions

Complies with all state and federal regulations and Medical Center policies and procedures relating to drug dispensing, including appropriate handling of drug products, adherence to security procedures, and completion of necessary documentation. This includes appropriate control and dispensing of controlled dangerous substances and investigational drugs.

Reviews and dispenses medication orders and clarifies any and all potential problems with orders.

Monitors patient drug therapy regimens for allergies, drug-drug interactions, drug-food interactions, and potential adverse reactions.

Prepares admixtures using aseptic technique (e.g., IV solutions, TPN, chemotherapy).

Performs assigned unit inspections to assure proper maintenance and storage of medication supplies, including emergency drug supplies.

Oversees activities of ancillary personnel (Pharmacy Technicians and Assistant/Couriers).

Employs principles of safe medication practice as dictated by departmental and organizational policies and procedures.

Lifts a minimum of 10 lbs., pushes and pulls a minimum of 40 lbs., and stands a minimum of 4 hours a day.

Identifies the needs of the patient population served and modifies and delivers care that is specific to those needs (i.e., age, culture, language, hearing and/or visually impaired, etc.). This process includes communicating with the patient, parent and/or primary caregiver(s) at their level (developing/age, educational, literacy, etc.).

Adheres to the standards identified in the Medical Center's Organizational Competencies.

Education Requirement

Graduate of an APCE accredited school of pharmacy, or equivalent, with a minimum of a BS degree in Pharmacy.

Required Certifications & Licensure

3725 Certified Pharmacist – Must have taken and passed their board certification exam and received the appropriate certificate indicating attainment of board certification (certification may be obtained in the general area of pharmaceuticals or in a specialty).

Valid New Jersey Pharmacist License.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

Required Skills & Experience

1 Year of acute care Chemo trained experience - Required 3 years HIGHLY Preferred/ Chemotherapy Review and Preparation Skills - Required.

Good communication teamwork - Preferred.

Hands on experience with review of patient chemotherapy treatment protocols for proper dosing.

Preparation of patient specific chemotherapy infusion/injectable orders in a USP 800 environment using closed system transfer devices.

Preferred Skills & Experience

1-2 years of hospital pharmacy experience.

Knowledge of unit dose dispensing and principles of aseptic technique and related computer applications.

Schedule Notes

6:30 AM - 3:00 PM/ 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM or 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM Every Third Weekend - Required No Holidays No on Call No Float

Reason

New Position

Equiliem Healthcare specializes in staffing clinical, non-clinical, and allied personnel. We excel in all levels, disciplines, and specialties within the healthcare spectrum. Our projects range from short to long-term local and travel assignments. Equiliem is recognized as a certified small business enterprise and has earned the prestigious Joint Commission accreditation for staffing firms. We have been awarded Best in Staffing for four consecutive years by our employees and client partners.

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive benefits package to our employees, which includes:

Medical Insurance

Vision & Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

401K

Commuter Benefits

Employee Discounts & Rewards

Payroll Payment Options