At a glance
Education : Bachelor’s degree in pharmacy PharmD graduate of an ACPE Accredited School of Pharmacy preferred Experience : One year of hospital related pharmacy experience preferred
Other Credentials: AHA BLS - Healthcare Provider,Pharmacist - Registered 2 hours of Stroke related Continuing Education contact hours annually Knowledge and Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills; Strong attention to detail; Knowledge of and ability to use computer or typewriter keyboard; Knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to patients of all age groups served by the Pharmacy
Special Training: Mental, Behavioral and Emotional Abilities: Usual Work Day:8 Hours REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS Does this position formally supervise employees? No If set to YES, then this position has the authority (delegated) to hire, terminate, discipline, promote or effectively recommend such to manager.
Processes medication orders via CPOE or directly into the clinical computer system that includes critically evaluating drug therapy regimens for contraindications, drug-drug interactions, drug-food interactions, allergies, and appropriateness of drug and dose documented by intervention reports
Detects and reports suspected adverse drug events accurately and in a timely manner by documentation of ADE reports Uses OmniLink system to prioritize orders and to document unresolved medication interventions effectively
Provides clinical and direct patient care services for assigned population(s) or floor(s)/unit(s) Responds to consultation for pharmacy interventions and make appropriate evidence-based, patient-centered medication therapy recommendations
Works as an active member of multidisciplinary team and collaborate with healthcare providers within patient care area Attends multidisciplinary work/care rounds with designated service as appropriate
Recommends appropriate, cost effective therapeutic alternatives to medical staff as needed Manages the formulary by minimizing non-formulary procurements, utilizing therapeutic substitution protocols and promoting rational drug therapy selection by processing non-formulary drug requests and documentation in the clinical intervention log
Answers the telephone in a courteous and timely manner and identifies self by name when taking calls Responds or redirects requests as appropriate, as evidenced by personal monitoring and number of complaints received
Supervises and directs pharmacy technicians and pharmacy support personnel as evidenced by co-signatures Verifies the daily activities of pharmacy technicians Participates in the performance appraisal of pharmacy support personnel
Works independently with minimal supervision Organizes and prioritizes work assignments Ensures pharmacy services are provided in a timely manner Participates in department quality improvement programs as evidenced by documentation of meeting attendance and reports produced
Completes and documents inspections of all assigned medication storage areas according to published schedule Identifies and replaces outdated and unusable drugs as documented on unit inspection forms
Monitors drug and ancillary supplies and ensures that special ordered items are brought to the buyers attention timely Dispenses accurately medications by matching the physicians order to the label, and verifying the five rights patient, drug, dose, route and frequency prior to dispensing
Ensures drug dispensed is in date Keeps pharmacy work areas and equipment clean, neat and well organized as evidenced by inspection Disposes all hazardous waste in appropriate hazardous substance containers
Generates reports in accordance with established procedures Generates fill lists, label runs, production lists, and profiles Implements or describes backup plan in event of power or communications failure in accordance with established procedure
Troubleshoots problems as needed Performs all controlled substance transactions accurately using the Omnicell Controlled Substance Manager (CSM) platform Reviews the daily inventory log, checks inventory, investigates discrepancies
Reports all unresolved discrepancies to management Understands the CII safe procedure for removing controlled substances from the inventory for DEA return or destruction
Properly stores expired controlled substances to prevent loss Refills and checks the inventory of anesthesia narcotic boxes accurately Completes successfully initial and ongoing aseptic technique, USP <797>, and USP <800> assessment program
Compounds sterile products as necessary Demonstrates understanding of hospital policy and procedures for hazardous drug and antineoplastic preparation Ensures that labels contain appropriate drug information, documentation and use by dating
Follows all quality assurance procedures during the compounding process and effectively use TPN software and compounder (if necessary) Employs the double check system to ensure correct calculations, dose, volume, drugs and label
Employs on line resources, calculators to determine appropriate dosing, and labs Follows policy for dilution, compounding of all pediatric, and NICU doses Employs the pharmacist double check system prior to mixing all dilutions
Performs final quality assurance check initialing each dose on the log prior to dispensing Processes employee prescription properly into the outpatient computer program in compliance with the procedures and the applicable NJ and federal laws and regulations as needed
Evaluates critically the eligible employee and/or dependents profiles, generates labels and accurately dispenses the medications Checks technician dispensing where appropriate
Discusses and provides drug information to employees upon requests or where appropriate Provides great customer services including contacting the employees Understands federal and New Jersey State laws governing outpatient prescriptions
Assures prescriptions and patient profiles contain complete information Offers patient counseling Ensures transmission, pick-up and delivery of prescriptions between campuses.
AND WORK ENVIRONMENT Frequent physical demands include: Sitting , Standing , Walking , Pinching/fine motor activities Occasional physical demands include: Climbing (e.g., stairs or ladders) , Carry objects , Push/Pull , Twisting , Bending , Reaching forward , Reaching overhead , Squat/kneel/crawl , Wrist position deviation Continuous physical demands include: Keyboard use/repetitive motion , Talk or Hear Lifting Floor to Waist 15 lbs
Lifting Waist Level and Above 10 lbs Sensory Requirements include: Accurate Near Vision, Accurate Far Vision, Accurate Depth Perception, Accurate Hearing Anticipated Occupational Exposure Risks Include the following: Chemical , Dust/Particulate Matter This position is eligible for the following benefits: Medical Plan Prescription drug coverage & In-House Employee Pharmacy Dental Plan Vision Plan Flexible Spending Account (FSA) - Healthcare FSA - Dependent Care FSA Retirement Savings and Investment Plan Basic Group Term Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance - Less than 10 years of service - $5,000 - 10 years of service - $10,000 Supplemental Group Term Life & Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance Disability Benefits – Short Term Disability (STD) Employee Assistance Program Commuter Transit Commuter Parking Supplemental Life Insurance - Voluntary Life Spouse - Voluntary Life Employee - Voluntary Life Child Voluntary Legal Services Voluntary Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity Insurance Voluntary Identity Theft Insurance Voluntary Pet Insurance Paid Time-Off Program The pay range listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future
When determining base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered including, but not limited to location, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget, market data, and internal equity
Bonus and/or incentive eligibility are determined by role and level The salary applies specifically to the position being advertised and does not include potential bonuses, incentive compensation, differential pay or other forms of compensation, compensation allowance, or benefits health or welfare
Actual total compensation may vary based on factors such as experience, skills, qualifications, and other relevant criteria.
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