Pharmacist, Pharmacy

Job Overview:

The Pharmacist provides prescribed medications drugs and other pharmaceuticals compound medication according to professional standards and practices, and advises and consults with patients, families, and medical/nursing staff.

Qualifications:

Required:

* Bachelors in Pharmacy or PharmD

Preferred:

* One year of applicable work experience

Certifications and Licenses Required:

* NJ Pharmacist License

Scheduling Requirements:

* Shift working, 8:00 4:30pm
* Monday-Friday
* FT

Essential Functions:

* Provide pharmaceutical services for patients and disseminate drug information to nursing and medical staff maintaining the highest standards of patient care that is consistent with the philosophy and goals of the Cancer Center
* Review physician orders and recommends changes according to FDA approved indications standard chemotherapy protocols and investigational drug studies
* Recommends to physician any dosage adjustments for drugs based on the patients height weight body surface area blood count values renal function or liver function
* Prepares all intravenous admixtures according to documented stability and diluents guidelines
* Provides drug information to physicians nurses and other members of the healthcare team upon verbal request or through formal inservice
* Counsels patients about uses and side effects of medications
* Also instructs patients on the operation of ambulatory infusion devices
* Maintains written and computerized patient profiles containing all doses of chemotherapy dispensed
* Maintains drug data including adequate drug inventory by ordering items daily maintaining accurate narcotic inventory control by recording daily counts and transfers to the nursing station of controlled substances log of all chemotherapy drugs dispensed and their corresponding manufacturers lot numbers and expiration dates accurate storage accountability and distribution records for all investigational drugs and maintains log of ambulatory pumps currently being used by patients
* Utilizes computer to generate charge reports
* Records drug purchases and generates monthly inventory reports using spreadsheet software
* Identifies and reports pharmacy interventions and adverse drug reactions
* Identifies and segregates expired medications monthly
* Works closely with physician and nurses to provide safe medication use for the patient
* Provides drug information and ambulatory pump instruction to patients and their families
* Stays abreast of continually changing treatment options which includes new protocols drugs and technologies resolved by attending seminars reviewing literature and obtaining references from the medical literature for new protocols
* Balances administrative and operational duties with clinical responsibilities through discussion and compromise
* Follows standard guidelines and manufacturers recommendations for selection of diluents and IV fluids for chemotherapy

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)
* 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.

RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer