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 an Ambulatory Pharmacist at Hackensack Meridian Health includes :
1. 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.
2. Reviews and dispenses prescriptions and clarifies any and all potential problems with prescriber.
3. Monitors patient drug therapy regimens for clinical appropriateness, including, but not limited to issues such as; allergies, drug-drug interactions, drug-food interactions, potential adverse reactions, appropriate dosing, and compliance.
4. Performs assigned unit and pharmacy inspections to assure proper maintenance and storage of medications, supplies, including emergency drug supplies, controlled substances, and hazardous drugs.
5. Oversees activities of ancillary personnel (Pharmacy Technicians, Liaisons, Navigators, Clerks and Couriers).
6. Employs principles of safe medication practice as dictated by departmental and organizational policies and procedures.
7. Lifts a minimum of 10 lbs., pushes and pulls a minimum of 40 lbs. and stands a minimum of 4 hours a day.
8. 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.).
9. Other duties and / or projects as assigned.
10. Adheres to HMH Organizational competencies and standards of behavior.
Qualifications
Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required :
1. Graduate of an ACPE accredited school of pharmacy, or equivalent, with a minimum of a Bachelor's Degree in Pharmacy.
2. Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
3. Proficient computer skills that include but are not limited to Microsoft Office and / or Google Suite platforms.
Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred :
1. A minimum of one year of pharmacy experience.
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!
Our Network
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