Pharmacist
- Req ID: req4245
- City, State: New Brunswick, NJ
- Department: Pharmacy
- Job Type: On-Site
- Job Schedule: Part-Time
Pharmacist
Pharmacy
The Pharmacist interprets, processes and dispenses medication pursuant to a written order/prescription issued by a qualified prescriber in accordance with all pertinent laws, rules and/or regulations. He/she will maintain and ensure the provision of quality pharmaceutical services to the Hospital.
The Pharmacist will:
Requirements:
Grade 132
Pharmacy
The Pharmacist interprets, processes and dispenses medication pursuant to a written order/prescription issued by a qualified prescriber in accordance with all pertinent laws, rules and/or regulations. He/she will maintain and ensure the provision of quality pharmaceutical services to the Hospital.
The Pharmacist will:
- Review each medication order for accuracy, drug allergies/interactions and entering into the computer based patient profile
- Dispense medication accurately and in a timely fashion ensuring proper labeling
- Ensure that all large and small volume parenterals, parenteral nutrition solutions, specialized dilutions, chemotherapeutic agents and piggybacks are prepared using aseptic technique in an acceptable environment.
- Ensure that unit dose medication cassettes are properly prepared for daily exchange
- Dispense controlled substances and maintaining appropriate records
- Provide accurate and timely drug information as requested by Physicians, Nurses and peers
- Supervise and monitor all Pharmacy Technicians, volunteers and inventory personnel in functions related to the preparation of medication
- Maintain professional proficiency and competency by earning required Continuing Education credits; participates in seminars, lectures, course work, etc., as required
Requirements:
- Requires a license to practice pharmacy in the State of New Jersey.
- Graduate of an accredited College of Pharmacy recognized by the American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy.
- Requires a working knowledge and familiarity with contemporary institutional pharmacy services such as unit dose drug distribution, sterile compounding techniques, etc.
- This level of competency is usually achieved with two (2) to three (3) years of related or similar experience which may be achieved through a residency program.
- Requires a continuing maintenance of competency as evidenced by ability to monitor and review drug regimens, make appropriate recommendations when indicated, follow-up on clinical parameters, etc.
- Requires the knowledge and skills necessary to provide patient care appropriate to specialty patient populations including: pediatrics, neonates and geriatrics.
- Ability to establish, develop and maintain professionally effective relationships with hospital administrators, physicians, peers and fellow hospital employees.
Grade 132