Pharmacist SeniorReq #:46008

Category:Pharmacy

Status:Full-Time

Shift:Day

Facility:Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center

Department:Pharmacy

Location:

Cooperman Barnabas Medical Ctr, 94 Old Short Hills Road, Livingston, NJ 07039

Job Overview:

This is a Geriatrics Clinical Specialist Pharmacist role based within the Pharmacy for Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center. Located in Livingston, NJ, come join one of the best hospitals in New Jersey!

Qualifications:

Required:

• Registration in New Jersey as a pharmacist; current New Jersey licensure required

• Registration in New Jersey as a licensed pharmacist immunizer

• Completion of course at an accredited School of Pharmacy, with a degree of Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy or PharmD

• PGY1 residency program completion or equivalent experience

• Geriatric Pharmacy Specialty Certification- BCGP- within one year of employment

• BLS and ACLS required within six months of employment

Preferred:

• PGY2 residency in Geriatrics or equivalent experience preferred

Scheduling Requirements:

• Days, 37.5 hours/week

• Full-Time Schedule

Essential Functions:

• Assumes role of drug information provider to all members of the health care team specific to the geriatric population.

• Enhances professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, current literature, workshops, in-service meetings, etc.

• Monitors specific medication prescribing in accordance with established drug usage criteria, prior to dispensing, as defined by the Pharmacy & Therapeutics Committee.

• Provide focused pharmaceutical care through inpatient rounding with the geriatrics service or development of geriatric syndrome related clinical services

• Provides educational rotation for both PGY1 and PGY2 residents as required

• Facilitates PGY1 and PGY2 resident research projects as required

• Provides one clinical presentation per year related to geriatric pharmacy.

• Provides consults and educates patients regarding their medications for acute disease state management and chronic conditions.

• Utilizes the medication screening process to ensure medication orders are complete, appropriate, within legal parameters and prioritized.

• Participates in the Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center Palliative Care Steering Committee

• Participates in the RWJBarnabas Health Geriatrics Corporate Collaborative

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