What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pharmacist position at Cooper University Hospital?
About Us
Come and join the Cooper University Hospital Cape Regional team. Cape Regional offers a compensation package that includes highly competitive pay, outstanding health benefits (medical, prescription, dental, vision, for you and your eligible dependents) company-paid life insurance, retirement benefits, paid time off, other voluntary benefits, tuition assistance, career advancement opportunities, and On-site Early Education Center (10% tuition employee discount.)
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Short Description
Interprets and enters physicians orders in computer
Fills medication orders, aseptically compounds IV solutions and cytotoxic agents
Accurately sets and checks medication cassettes
Monitors drug therapy for contraindications, incompatibilities interactions, and dosing errors including those indicative of specific age groups
Contacts medical and nursing personnel as appropriate
Provides drug information to medical and nursing personnel as required
Issues control-led substances to patient care areas and maintains records as required by law and hospital policy
Performs inventories of CDS as required by pharmacy procedures
Participates in the Quality Improvement activities of the department. Such as, but not limited to:
A. Performs drug usage evaluation.
B. Monitors suspected adverse drug reactions.
C. Documents technician filling errors and dispensing errors.
Exercise the profession of pharmacy.
Projects a professional image, maintains level of competency.
Complies with all applicable hospital policies, procedures and standards.
Assists in the orientation and training of new pharmacists, technicians and other support personnel.
Monitors and supervises the activities of technicians and other support personnel
Presents in-service education programs for physicians, nurses pharmacy staff and the community as required
Participates in the publishing of the pharmacy newsletter
Counsels patients on the proper use, side effects, precautions and storage of medication as required
Participates in inventory control as required (ordering, inventory maintenance and monitoring usage)
Accurately performs monthly nursing unit inspections; attends and participates in programs, committees, and meetings as required
Performs other duties as assigned by the Director
Experience Required
An ASHP residency or equivalent hospital pharmacy work experience is preferred
Pharmacy computer experience is desirable
Ability to logically and independently plan and organize work assignments.
Interpersonal skills must be well developed.
Should possess the initiative and ability to set and achieve high standards of performance
Ability to make progress on multiple assignments under time constraints
Must possess analytical, problem-solving, critical thinking, and decision-making skills
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, orally, and in writing
Must have dexterity of hands and fingers in order to utilize tools, utensils, equipment, etc.
Ability to visually perceive depth, distance, quality of work, read material, view documents, etc.
Ability to hear inquiries from patients, physicians, clients, or staff
Ability to move heavy objects up to 20 lbs. in a timely manner.
Education Requirements
Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy or Doctor of Pharmacy degree from an accredited College of Pharmacy.
License/Certification Requirements
Currently licensed to practice Pharmacy in the State of New Jersey or eligible for licensure by examination or reciprocity
Special Requirements
May be exposed to dangerous toxins or waste materials
