What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pharmacy Resident, Full Time - Day, Somerville NJ position at RWJBarnabas Health?
Job Overview:
RWJBarnabas Health is looking to add a qualified Pharmacy Resident in Somerville, NJ. This position is a Pharmacy Resident for ASHP approved PGY1 program.
The Pharmacist fulfills daily operational responsibilities which assure the safe and effective use of medications in our patients. The pharmacist adheres to contemporary standards of practice in fulfilling these responsibilities.
This is only for the Pharmacy residents who already matched and will start with us July 2025.
Qualifications:
Required:
- 6-year Pharm.D. degree from an ACPE-accredited College of Pharmacy
- Possess good communication and interpersonal skills
Preferred:
- A minimum of 2 years hospital experience
Certifications and Licenses Required:
- Must be licensed (or eligible for licensure) in New Jersey
Scheduling Requirements:
- Day Shift, 40 hours/week
- Full Time Schedule
Essential Functions:
Drug Distribution
- Residents provide the equivalent of one out of every three weekends of pharmacy practice staffing during the residency program, as well as a holiday commitment plus potentially ten days, to gain a working knowledge of hospital pharmacy operations.
- Promotes use of WHS formulary by converting non-formulary orders to formulary when possible.
- Resident is scheduled to work their required shifts primarily in the Central Pharmacy or in the IV admixture room to gain a working knowledge of hospital pharmacy operations.
- Checks unit dose medications for accuracy
- Reviews medication orders for appropriateness and checks first doses of IV admixtures and unit dose medications prepared by technicians
- Insures proper technique and accurate preparation of all pharmaceutical products, including oral, IV admixtures, chemotherapeutic, and investigational agents
- Insures the timely and accurate dispensing of drugs and solutions from the pharmacy area
- Responsible for the accurate filling and dispensing of medication orders used by inpatients
- Provides drug information to health care professionals and to patients
- Reviews physician orders for possible therapeutic problems, contraindications, interactions, allergies, and formulary status of the drug
- Provides computer order entry for IVs and other computer entry as needed
- Insures compliance with controlled substance distribution and control system
- Is able to practice in a variety of areas within the pharmacy as required by workload
Other Duties:
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
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
- Short & Long Term Disability
- Life & Accidental Death Insurance
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
- Wellness Programs
- Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
- 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.
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