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Staff Pharmacist (Full-Time)
HACKENSACK UNIVERSITY MED CNTR Hackensack, New Jersey
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Our team members are the heart of what makes us better. At Hackensack Meridian Health we help our patients live better, healthier lives — and we help one another to succeed. With a culture rooted in connection and collaboration, our employees are team members. Here, competitive benefits are just the beginning. It’s also about how we support one another and how we show up for our community. Together, we keep getting better - advancing our mission to transform healthcare and serve as a leader of positive change.
The Pharmacist provides comprehensive pharmaceutical care through integrated drug distribution and clinical services ensuring the safe and effective utilization of medications. The Pharmacist is responsible for the dispensing and monitoring of medication therapy in accordance with all applicable regulations and standards.
Responsibilities
A day in the life of a Staff Pharmacist at Hackensack Meridian Health includes:
Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:
HACKENSACK MERIDIAN HEALTH (HMH) IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, breastfeeding, genetic information, refusal to submit to a genetic test or make available to an employer the results of a genetic test, atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait, national origin, nationality, ancestry, disability, marital status, liability for military service, or status as a protected veteran.
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Hackensack Meridian Health (HMH) is a Mandatory Influenza Vaccination Facility
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HACKENSACK UNIVERSITY MED CNTR Hackensack, New Jersey
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- Requisition # 2025-162607
- ShiftEvening
- StatusFull Time with Benefits
Our team members are the heart of what makes us better. At Hackensack Meridian Health we help our patients live better, healthier lives — and we help one another to succeed. With a culture rooted in connection and collaboration, our employees are team members. Here, competitive benefits are just the beginning. It’s also about how we support one another and how we show up for our community. Together, we keep getting better - advancing our mission to transform healthcare and serve as a leader of positive change.
The Pharmacist provides comprehensive pharmaceutical care through integrated drug distribution and clinical services ensuring the safe and effective utilization of medications. The Pharmacist is responsible for the dispensing and monitoring of medication therapy in accordance with all applicable regulations and standards.
Responsibilities
A day in the life of a Staff Pharmacist at Hackensack Meridian Health includes:
- Complies with and enforces all state and federal regulations and HMH and site-specific policies and procedures relating to all aspects of pharmaceutical care and medication management.
- Responsible for the review and verification of all medications prior to dispensing from the pharmacy department. This review includes, but is not limited to, allergies, polypharmacy, drug-drug interactions, drug-food interactions, and clinical appropriateness. Appropriate communication with the provider will occur if necessary.
- Responsible for the oversight of dispensing, chain of custody, and accountability of controlled dangerous substances.
- Appropriate handling of investigational drugs at sites where applicable.
- Adheres to USP 795, 797, and 800 standards in accordance with current regulatory standards for sterile and nonsterile compounding and hazardous drugs.
- Responsible for the oversight of all activities of ancillary personnel (Pharmacy Technicians and Assistant/Couriers).
- Employs principles of safe medication best practices as recommended by the Institute for Safe Medication Practices, Joint Commission and outlined in HMH guidelines, policies and procedures.
- Identifies the needs of the patient population served and modifies and delivers care that is specific to those needs (i.e., age, culture, language, hearing and/or visually impaired, etc.) This process includes communicating with the patient, parent and/or primary caregiver(s) at their level (developing/age, educational, literacy, etc.)
- Provides pharmacological information by researching and answering questions and requests of other healthcare professionals.
- Actively participates in pharmacy clinical initiatives including, but not limited to, renal dose adjustments, IV to PO conversions, pharmacokinetic dosing, antibiotic stewardship, opioid stewardship, etc. Pharmacists are available for patient counseling upon request.
- Responsible for training pharmacy staff and residents in all areas of pharmacy practice, including the location of medication management resources and guidelines. Accountable for educating pharmacy students and interns while on rotation.
- Responsible for completing network and departmental competencies, and licensing and certification requirements.
- Performs or oversees assigned unit inspections to assure adherence to medication management standards, including the appropriate storage and security of medications.
- Other duties and/or projects as assigned.
- Adheres to HMH Organizational standards of behavior.
Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:
- Graduate of an APCE accredited school of pharmacy, or equivalent, with a minimum of a BS degree in Pharmacy.
- 1-2 years of hospital pharmacy experience.
- Knowledge of principles of USP 795, 797, and 800.
- EPIC experience.
- NJ Licensed Registered Pharmacist.
- Regular contact with Medical Center personnel, patients, and visitors.
HACKENSACK MERIDIAN HEALTH (HMH) IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, breastfeeding, genetic information, refusal to submit to a genetic test or make available to an employer the results of a genetic test, atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait, national origin, nationality, ancestry, disability, marital status, liability for military service, or status as a protected veteran.
Our Network
Hackensack Meridian Health (HMH) is a Mandatory Influenza Vaccination Facility
As a courtesy to assist you in your job search, we would like to send your resume to other areas of our Hackensack Meridian Health network who may have current openings that fit your skills and experience.
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Awards We’ve Received
2023
US News & World Report 2023
- HUMC - #1 Hospital in NJ & #5 in NY Metro Area
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- Joseph M. Sanzari Children’s Hospital - #1 Children’s Hospital in NJ
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- JSUMC - #6 Hospital in NJ
2023
2023 & 2022 Magnet Designations
for 9 HMH Institutions
2022
Newsweek 2022 Best Hospitals USA
- HUMC - #57
Newsweek 2022 America’s Best Addiction Treatment Centers
Blake Recovery Center at Carrier Clinic - #2
2023
Diversity Inc. 2023
Top Hospital and Health Systems
2022
Becker’s Hospital Review 2022
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Join us and let’s keep getting better together.
STAY CONNECTED
From roles that are right for you to new opportunities, join our talent community and stay up to date with job openings and more.
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