Pharmacist I

Pharmacist I Req #: 0000247555

Category:

Pharmacy Status:

Part-Time Shift:

Day Facility:

RWJ Rahway Department:

Pharmacy Pay Range:

$66.12 - $81.75 per hour

Location:

865 Stone Street, Rahway, NJ 07065

Job Title:

Pharmacist I Location:

RWJUH Rahway Hospital Department Name:

Pharmacy Req #: 0000247555

Status:

Hourly Shift:

Day Pay Range:

$66.12 - $81.75 per hour

Pay Transparency:

The above reflects the anticipated hourly wage range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey. The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience.

Job Overview:

A Pharmacist I optimizes patient safety through medication therapy management, working with multidisciplinary teams to ensure the safe and effective use of medications in our patients. In addition, a Pharmacist I accurately compounds sterile and non-sterile products, provides drug information to patients and staff, and is responsible for direct oversight of technician activity while ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and all hospital policies.

Qualifications:

Graduate of an ACPE accredited College of Pharmacy or FPGEC certification and internship hours Completion of ASHP accredited PGY-1 Pharmacy Residency Active unrestricted New Jersey Pharmacy License Previous Hospital experience

Essential Functions:

Reviews, perfects and verifies orders for completeness, accuracy and appropriateness in accordance with pharmaceutical care standards and prescribed policies and procedures. Prepares or supervises preparation and accurate dispensing of medication to inpatients and outpatients, including unit dose dispensing, automated dispensing machines (Pyxis), IV admixture, chemotherapy, TPN, investigational drugs, other sterile products, and extemporaneous preparations, in accordance with hospital policy. Demonstrates competency in utilizing EPIC for documentation of clinical interventions or other activities as appropriate Completes learner modules and competency assigned as appropriate. Maintains exceptional customer service and effective communication with providers and nurses to ensure safe and appropriate use of drugs. Performs duties including but not limited to medication counseling, therapeutic and formulary substitutions, medication reconciliation, pharmacokinetic monitoring, and renal dose monitoring. Adheres to RWJBH Organizational competencies and standards of behavior as well as departmental specific standards of practice. Other duties and/or projects as assigned. 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) 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 Internal Apply External Apply