Pharmacist - Cooper University Health Care
Cape May Court House, NJ 08210
About the Job
About Us
Come and join the Cooper University Hospital Cape Regional team. Cape Regional offers a compensation package that includes highly competitive pay, outstanding health benefits (medical, prescription, dental, vision, for you and your eligible dependents)company-paid life insurance, retirement benefits, paid time off, other voluntary benefits, tuition assistance, career advancement opportunities, and On-site Early Education Center (10% tuition employee discount.)
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
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Interprets and enters physicians orders in computer
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Fills medication orders, aseptically compounds IV solutions and cytotoxic agents
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Accurately sets and checks medication cassettes.
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Monitors drug therapy for contraindications, incompatibilities interactions, and dosing errors including those indicative of specific age groups,
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Contacts medical and nursing personnel as appropriate;
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Provides drug information to medical and nursing personnel as required;
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Issues control-led substances to patient care areas and maintains records as required by law and hospital policy.
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Performs inventories of CDS as required by pharmacy procedures.
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Participates in the Quality Improvement activities of the department. Such as, but not limited to:
A. Performs drug usage evaluation.
B. Monitors suspected adverse drug reactions.
C. Documents technician filling errors and dispensing errors.
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Exercise the profession of pharmacy.
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Projects a professional image, maintains level of competency.
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Complies with all applicable hospital policies, procedures and standards.
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Assists in the orientation and training of new pharmacists, technicians and other support personnel. Monitors and supervises the activities of technicians and other support personnel;
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Presents inservice education programs for physicians, nurses pharmacy staff and the community as required.
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Participates in the publishing of the pharmacy newsletter.
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Counsels patients on the proper use, side effects, precautions and storage of medication as required.
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Participates in inventory control as required (ordering, inventory maintenance and monitoring usage).
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Accurately performs monthly nursing unit inspections; attends and participates inprograms, committees, and meetings as required.
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Performs other duties as assigned by the Director.
EDUCATION/REQUIREMENTS:
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Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy or Doctor of Pharmacy degree from an accredited College of Pharmacy.
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Currently licensed to practice Pharmacy in the State of New Jersey or eligible for licensure by examination or reciprocity. An ASHP residency or equivalent hospital pharmacy workexperience is preferred.
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Pharmacy computer experience is desirable.
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Ability to logically and independently plan and organize work assignments. Interpersonal skills must be well developed.
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Should possess the initiative and ability to set and achieve high standards of performance.
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Ability to make progress on multiple assignments under timeconstraints.
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Must possess analytical, problem-solving, critical thinking, and decision making skills.
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Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, orally, and in writing.
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Must have dexterity of hands and fingers in order to utilize tools, utensils, equipment, etc.
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Ability to visually perceive depth, distance, quality of work, read material, view documents, etc.
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Abilityto hear inquiries from patients, physicians, clients, or staff.
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Ability to move heavy objects up to 20 lbs. in a timely manner. May be exposed to dangerous toxins or waste materials.