Job Information
Hackensack Meridian Health Pharmacist, Meds to Beds - Per Diem in Hackensack, New Jersey
Overview
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 Ambulatory Pharmacist is responsible for dispensing prescriptions and monitoring of medication therapy in accordance with all applicable regulations and standards.
Responsibilities
A day in the life of a Pharmacist, Ambulatory at Hackensack Meridian Health includes:
Complies with all state and federal regulations and Medical Center policies and procedures relating to drug dispensing, including appropriate handling of drug products, adherence to security procedures, and completion of necessary documentation. This includes appropriate control and dispensing of controlled dangerous substances and investigational drugs.
Reviews and dispenses prescriptions and clarifies any and all potential problems with prescribing physician.
Monitors patient drug therapy regimens for allergies, drug-drug interactions, drug-food interactions, and potential adverse reactions.
Performs assigned unit inspections to assure proper maintenance and storage of medication supplies, including emergency drug supplies.
Oversees activities of ancillary personnel (Pharmacy Technicians and Couriers).
Employs principles of safe medication practice as dictated by departmental and organizational 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 (developmental/age, educational, literacy, etc.).
Adheres to the standards identified in the Medical Center's Organizational Competencies.
Qualifications
Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:
- Graduate of an ACPE accredited school of pharmacy, or equivalent, with a minimum of a BS degree in Pharmacy.
Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred:
1-2 years of pharmacy experience.
Knowledge of computer applications.
Licenses and Certifications Required:
- Registered Pharmacist License.
Contacts:
- Regular contact with Medical Center personnel, patients and visitors.
If you feel the above description speaks directly to your strengths and capabilities, then please apply today!
Job ID 2024-152618
Department Meds to Beds Pharmacy
Site Hackensack University Med Cntr
Job Location US-NJ-Hackensack
Position Type Per Diem
Standard Hours Per Week 8
Shift Day
Shift Hours Day
Weekend Work Every Third Weekend
On Call Work No On-Call Required
Holiday Work No Holidays Required