What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pharmacist position at RWJBarnabas Health?
Job Overview:
The Pharmacist at RWJ Hamilton ensures accurate and proficient medication distribution across diverse patient populations, including neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric groups.
Qualifications:
Required:
- Completion of course at an accredited School of Pharmacy, with a degree of Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy or PharmD
Preferred:
- Hospital pharmacy experience
Certifications and Licenses Required:
- Current registration in New Jersey as a licensed registered pharmacist
Scheduling Requirements:
- Shift working, rotating schedule of day shift and evening shift with occasional overnight shifts as needed for coverage
- Weekend and Holiday rotation
- Part Time
Essential Functions:
- Filling and verifying Pyxis refills
- Dispensing floor stock items according to approved lists and par level quantities
- Verifying and preparing aseptic IV admixtures, TPN, and compounded products following good manufacturing pharmacy practice
- Evaluating medication therapy for appropriateness and taking corrective action when needed
- Serving as a drug information resource for healthcare professionals
- Reviewing medication orders for proper dosing and identifying interactions or allergies
- Promptly clarifying medication orders with physicians or nurses as needed
- Documenting interventions for therapy changes and ensuring pharmacy personnel are informed
- Promoting rational medication therapy based on current literature, hospital guidelines, and clinical observation
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
- Wellness Programs
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Short & Long-Term Disability
- Life & Accidental Death Insurance
- Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
- Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
- 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.
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.
