Staff Pharmacist - Full Time - Hackensack Meridian Health

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 pharmacist is responsible for the provision of pharmaceutical care to adult and geriatric residents in a long-term and post-acute care environment.  They are responsible for prescription entry/interpretation, drug utilization review, preparation/compounding, and verification.

****Position is Evening Shift****

A day in the life of a Staff Pharmacist at Hackensack Meridian Health includes:

1. Execute day-to-day pharmacy activities including drug screening, order entry, drug fulfilment and product verification.
2. Carry out duties in compliance with all laws and regulations dealing with the practice of pharmacy, provision of pharmacy services within licensed LTC and Assisted Living Centers, and in line and compliant with third party payer rules and regulations.
3. Supervise the pharmacy production staff to ensure proper order entry, work flow, security of the pharmacy area, and adherence to delivery schedules.
4. Check for completeness and accuracy of all new and refill labels and orders.
5. Check for content and accuracy of all drug packaging and labeling.
6. Preparation and/or supervision of all sterile IV drug products or solutions.
7. Assist in the proper ordering, handling, receiving, documentation, and storage of all controlled substances; assist in maintaining a perpetual inventory for schedule II drugs.
8. Provide evening, weekend, and holiday coverage during scheduled on-call rotation and as required by management.
9. Ensure that all orders are addressed and completed prior to end of day.
10. Follow all applicable government regulations including HIPAA.
11. Other Duties as Assigned: Complete all other assigned duties and projects in a timely fashion.

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

1. PharmD or Bachelor of Science Degree in Pharmacy from an accredited School of Pharmacy.

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred:

1. At least two (2) years of related pharmacy experience.
2. Knowledge of long-term care pharmacy software and operating systems.

Licenses and Certifications Required:

1. Registered Pharmacist License.

If you feel the above description speaks directly to your strengths and capabilities, then please apply today!