Job Description

Job Overview:

The Clinical Specialist is responsible for the provision of pharmaceutical care to all patient age groups including geriatric, adult, adolescent, pediatric, and neonatal patients. They are responsible for providing all levels of pharmacy clinical services within specialization in their assigned area, including but not limited to the preparation, dispensing, and monitoring of both the prescribing and effectiveness of all medications and IV admixtures. The Specialist is responsible for assisting the Director and Assistant Director of Pharmacy and the Clinical Coordinator in the coordination and supervision of all clinical pharmacy activities, in addition to the quality improvement and quality assurance activities relating to the provision of pharmaceutical care.

Qualifications:

Required:

• Graduate of an ACPE accredited college of Pharmacy, with PharmD
• Successful completion of a Post Graduate Year 1 Residency - PGY1 required
• Current New Jersey State license as Registered Pharmacist in good standing
• Familiarity with all phases of Hospital Pharmacy and a working knowledge of public health matters, as well as, Federal and State laws regulating the professional and hospital practice of Pharmacy

Preferred:

• Successful completion of a Post Graduate Year 2 - PGY2 in Critical Care/Emergency Medicine preferred
• Board Certification in Critical Care/Emergency Medicine preferred
• Experience in Emergency Medicine practice preferred

Scheduling Requirements:

• Full-Time
• Day Shift
• 40 hours per week

Essential Functions:

• The Specialist plans, organizes, analyzes, and compiles the facility's medication utilization programs as required and assists in the implementation of cost containment programs and research
• Furnish clinical information to physicians, pharmacy personnel, health care practitioners, and patients
• Participates in multidisciplinary patient care rounds, ongoing education, and training related to organization and department specific requirements
• Properly complies with all national patient safety goals/risk reduction processes and associated policies and procedures as applicable to medication management and the Pharmacy setting
• Participates in medication error and adverse drug reaction reporting programs
• Assists with orientation and training of new employees, students, nursing and medical staff
• Promotes positive relations and actively contributes to a positive work environment

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.

RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer

RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Job Tags

Full time, Temporary work, Work experience placement, Local area, Flexible hours, Day shift,

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