Clinical Pharmacist - New Brunswick, NJ

Job Overview:

The Pharmacist fulfills daily operational responsibilities which assure the safe and effective use of medications in our patients,

The pharmacist adheres to contemporary standards of practice in fulfilling these responsibilities.

Qualifications:

Required:

• PharmD from an ACPE accredited school required.

Preferred:

• Minimum of one year accredited pharmacy residency strongly preferred.
• Previous hospital experience is strongly preferred.

Certifications and Licenses Required:

• NJ Pharmacy License required.

Essential Functions:

• 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 and drug interactions or 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.

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)
• 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.

Rutgers Cancer Institute together with RWJBarnabas Health is one of an elite group of comprehensive cancer centers in the U.S. designated by the National Cancer Institute and the only one in the state of New Jersey. This coveted designation gives Rutgers Cancer Institute the distinction of being among the best cancer research institutions in the nation.

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