Job Description

Job Title: Pharmacist Specialist PD

Location: LSC-Montrose

Department Name: Home Infusion

Req #: 0000218571

Status: Hourly

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $80.00 - $80.00 per hour

Pay Transparency:

The above reflects the anticipated hourly wage range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey.

The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience.

Job Overview: The pharmacist is responsible for the provision of pharmaceutical care to all patient age groups including infant, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric, They are responsible for the prescription, dispensing, and monitoring of both the prescribing and effectiveness of all medications oral, intravenous and injectables,They exercise considerable independent decision making,

Qualifications:
Required:

• Education/Training/Certification/Licensure: Completion of course at an accredited School of Pharmacy with a B,S or Pharm D degree,
• Registration in New Jersey as a Pharmacist with an active license required,
• Infusion pharmacy experience desirable,
• Familiarity with all phases of Pharmacy practice preferred,

Scheduling Requirements:

• Per Diem

Essential Functions:

• Notifies nurse, other pharmacists, intake and reimbursement staff of any patient changes/modifications of medications prescribed,
• Obtains and maintains patient medication profile per Board of Pharmacy, Joint Commission and URAC requirements,
• Reviews accuracy every 4 weeks
• Assures patient, hospital and referral source satisfaction,
• No complaints registered,
• Participates in the coordination of care with all healthcare disciplines,
• Obtains all required documentation
• Prepares delivery ticket correctly with correct address, insurance and no over-lapping dates,
• Minimizes extra deliveries,
• Reports lab results, non-compliance and other patient problems to physician,
• Compounding form is completed accurately,
• Participates with on-call, answers all pages within 15 minutes and handles all problems
• Ensures all medications are dispensed correctly,
• Answers all patient calls regarding medication questions, discussing compliance and supplies
• Check drug interactions and allergies when filling prescriptions,
• Assures adjudication was complete and costs are covered before dispensing of medication,
• Assures all inventory is kept in order and pharmacies are locked at end of day,
• Arranges delivery and completes initial contact and initial assessment prior to patient starting on service,
• Completes care plan and 24 hour contact with 24 hours of patient starting on service,
• Updates care plan weekly or with each delivery
• Able to assist physician in devising TPN formulas and pain control formulas when needed,
• Understands warning limits in Baxa software,
• Discharges patient in a timely manner,
• Correctly documents all controlled substance dispensing reports and resolves inventory discrepancies,
• Is one day ahead with all scheduled deliveries,
• Checks off delivery logs, files all paperwork every day,
• Follows work flow and checks all deliveries for accuracy and completeness,
• Able to effectively perform duties of MTM/Outcome pharmacist
• Completes all competencies and has a passing score,
• Passes Quality Checks,
• Understands and adheres to the company policy and requirements,
• EG: Snow day and sick time,
• Arrives to work on time:
• Understands and participates on different committees or plans: EG: emergency Operation
• Able to be crossed trained to work or assist in other areas,
• Helps co-workers when appropriate,
• Willingness and flexible to work alternating work schedules on short notice,
• Will support management and do what is asked,
• Follows processes & procedures
• Oversees the technician, checking for accuracy,

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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