Job Description: AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
POSITION SHIFT: Varies
POSITION STATUS: Part-Time
REQ_NUM: 07-35072
Hours Per Week 24
Holidays Required? Yes
Job Category: Pharmacy
Location: Mainland Hospital
Weekends Required? Yes
Description
HOSPITAL PHARMACIST
PART TIME - EVENINGS & NIGHTS
The hospital Pharmacist ensures accurate and timely distribution of medications and other pharmaceutical supplies according to established procedures and standards, in support of high quality patient care. The Pharmacist interprets, evaluates and verifies medication orders accurately assessing for drug-drug, drug-allergy and drug-disease state interactions. The Pharmacist provides drug information to clinicians and patients. It is the responsibility of the Pharmacist to maintain accurate and complete records on all patient profiles and controlled drug substances as required by law. The Pharmacist properly manages pharmaceutical inventories and maintains emergency drug supplies, automated dispensing machines and general medication security on the nursing units. This position directs and verifies the Pharmacy Technician's work. Pharmacists will be responsible for maintaining competency and participating in various clinical programs such as Anticoagulation Management, Pharmacokinetic Monitoring, Adverse Drug Event Monitoring, patient care rounding, pharmacotherapy optimization and general medication safety. This position supports organizational goals and values by providing quality customer service, participating in performance improvement efforts and demonstrating a commitment to teamwork, respect and cooperation. The Pharmacist actively pursues opportunities for professional growth and development.
QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION: Doctor of Pharmacy or Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy degree
LICENSE/CERTIFICATION: Current New Jersey State license as a Registered Pharmacist required. ACLS Preferred, CPR Preferred for Hospital Pharmacist.
EXPERIENCE: Two years' experience preferred. Two years hospital experience preferred for Hospital PharmacistDemonstrates an in-depth understanding of work processes. Proficiency in Clinical Applications preferred at time of hire; incumbents within position will be trained appropriately and then skill will be assessed and evaluated for this position within 90 days from date of hire.
PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS
Demonstrates the ability to perform the department specific competencies as listed on the Assessment and Evaluation Tool.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Potential for exposure to the hazards and risk of the hospital environment, including exposure to infectious disease, hazardous substances, and potential injury.
Requires the ability to stand approximately 60% of the time and requires occasional reaching.
The department specific Assessment and Evaluation Tool lists the essential functions of this position.
REPORTING RELATIONSHIP
Hospital Pharmacists report to the Director of Pharmacy Operations and provides direction to the Pharmacy Technician. Outpatient Pharmacists report to the Director of Outpatient Pharmacy and Business Development and provides direction to the Pharmacy Technician.
The above statement reflect the general details considered necessary to describe the principle functions of the job as identified and shall not be considered as a detailed description of all work requirements that may be inherent in the position.
