Capital Health is the region's leader in providing progressive, quality patient care with significant investments in our exceptional physicians, nurses and staff, as well as advanced technology. Capital Health is a dynamic health care resource accredited by the DNV that includes two hospitals, an outpatient center, satellite ED, and an expansive network of primary and specialty care. Capital Health Medical Group is made up of more than 600 physicians and other providers who offer primary and specialty care, as well as hospital-based services, to patients throughout the region.

Capital Health recognizes that attracting the best talent is key to our strategy and success as an organization. As a result, we aim for flexibility in structuring competitive compensation offers to ensure we can attract the best candidates.

The listed pay range or pay rate reflects compensation for a full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) position. Actual compensation may differ depending on assigned hours and position status (e.g., part-time).

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Position Overview

Clinical Pharmacist

JOB CODE:20922

FLSA Exemption Status: Non-exempt

SUMMARY (BASIC PURPOSE OF THE JOB)

Education: Graduate of an ACPE-accredited school of pharmacy. Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm D) or equivalent advanced degree. Board of Pharmacy Specialties (BPS) certification required or must attain within two years of start date.

Experience: PGY1 Pharmacy Residency required; PGY2 Specialty Residency or three years equivalent specialty experience preferred.  ED / Critical Care experience preferred.

Other Credentials: AHA ACLS-Adv Cardiac Life Supp; AHA BLS - Healthcare Provider; PALS Certification.  Licensed Pharmacist in New Jersey. 2 hours of Stroke related Continuing Education contact hours annually

Knowledge and Skills: Possesses excellent organizational, interpersonal, conflict resolution, verbal, and written communication skills. Ability to effectively manage multiple projects and responsibilities simultaneously. Ability to respond quickly in a fast paced environment.

Special Training: ASHP-accredited pharmacy residency training required. Intermediate to advanced computer skills. ASHP accredited PGY2 Pharmacy Residency in Emergency Medicine or Critical Care preferred.

Usual Work Day:10 Hours per day

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS

Does this position formally supervise employees? Possibly pharmacy technicians

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Perform real time medication order verification for all ED medication orders. Follow policies and procedures to maintain accurate patient medication profile. Initiate appropriate medication therapy based on age, disease, and drug considerations for neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients in the ED. Actively intervene to assure therapy is individualized based on medication factors and the patient’s physical and psychological needs.
• Identify and resolve problems with medication orders or therapeutic regimens. Clarify issues with prescribers and suggest order adjustments or alternative medication therapies when needed to prevent adverse events. Adhere to institutional policies.
• Attend all critical patient emergencies including Code Blue, Code White, RSI, Stroke Alert, Code PCI, Trauma Alert.
• Compound STAT medications at patient bedside to facilitate prompt medication administration.
• Provide comprehensive evidence based drug information to providers and ancillary staff in the ED and ensure proper drug utilization by adherence to formulary criteria and pharmacy policies.
• Perform medication history evaluation/reconciliation for identified patients in the ED admitted to the hospital based on qualifying criteria.
• Work collaboratively with other health care providers to implement clinical guidelines and policies to advance safe and effective medication use. Review protocols, orders, and policies as requested.
• Educate patients regarding safe and effective use of medications, possible medication side effects, and role of prescribed medications in overall therapeutic care plan as requested.
• Serve as a preceptor for Pharm.D. candidate student experiential education programs and PGY1 / PGY2 rotations, including didactic and experiential training in related practice areas.
• Participate in the professional development and competency of pharmacy staff and function as an educational resource for pharmacists and pharmacy technicians. Provide effective evidence-based medication and practice-related education to healthcare professionals and members of the department.
• Documents pharmaceutical care interventions in departmental reporting system. Actively identifies, mitigates, prevents, and reports potential and actual medication errors or adverse drug events. Recommends rational changes to medication systems as needed to prevent future problems. Implements, evaluates, and redesigns integrated evidence-based pharmaceutical care plans based on patient progress and evolving goals
• Identifies opportunities for improvement of medication-use system to advance patient safety, maximize therapeutic outcomes, or control costs. Participates in planning, implementing and evaluating new and existing programs. Maintains and enhances up-to-date evidence-based knowledge of drug and drug therapy by reviewing relevant professional journals and suggested readings.
• Demonstrates teamwork within Pharmacy Department and participate in group approach to patient care by providing support to peers and other practice areas as needed in addition to daily assignments.
• Participates in orientation, education, and mentoring of new staff (i.e. pharmacists, pharmacy residents, nurses, pharmacy technicians, etc.) as needed.
• Present current guideline directed pharmacotherapy information at interdisciplinary conferences 
• Maintains a sustained record of contribution to total body of knowledge in pharmacy practice through presentations, publications, and professional affiliation activities. Maintains a professional profile and active membership in relevant pharmacy/medical organizations. Becomes a member in other local, state, or national professional organizations.
• Represent the Pharmacy Department at hospital meetings and actively participate in committees/subcommittees as related to the Emergency Department.
• Other duties as assigned

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

Frequent physical demands include: Sitting , Standing , Walking , Keyboard use/repetitive motion

Occasional physical demands include: Climbing (e.g., stairs or ladders) , Carry objects , Push/Pull , Twisting , Bending , Reaching forward , Reaching overhead , Squat/kneel/crawl , Wrist position deviation , Pinching/fine motor activities , Talk or Hear

Continuous physical demands include:

Lifting Floor to Waist 20 lbs. Lifting Waist Level and Above 10 lbs.

Sensory Requirements include: Accurate Near Vision, Accurate Far Vision, Moderate Depth Perception, Moderate Hearing

Anticipated Occupational Exposure Risks Include the following: Bloodborne Pathogens , Chemical , Airborne Communicable Disease , Dust/Particulate Matter

This position is eligible for the following benefits:

• Medical Plan

• Prescription drug coverage & In-House Employee Pharmacy

• Dental Plan

• Vision Plan

• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

- Healthcare FSA

- Dependent Care FSA

• Retirement Savings and Investment Plan

• Basic Group Term Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance

• Supplemental Group Term Life & Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance

• Disability Benefits – Long Term Disability (LTD)

• Disability Benefits – Short Term Disability (STD)

• Employee Assistance Program

• Commuter Transit

• Commuter Parking

• Supplemental Life Insurance

- Voluntary Life Spouse

- Voluntary Life Employee

- Voluntary Life Child

• Voluntary Legal Services

• Voluntary Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity Insurance

• Voluntary Identity Theft Insurance

• Voluntary Pet Insurance

• Paid Time-Off Program

The pay range listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future. When determining base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered including, but not limited to location, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget, market data, and internal equity. Bonus and/or incentive eligibility are determined by role and level. 

The salary applies specifically to the position being advertised and does not include potential bonuses, incentive compensation, differential pay or other forms of compensation, compensation allowance, or benefits health or welfare. Actual total compensation may vary based on factors such as experience, skills, qualifications, and other relevant criteria.