Ambulatory Pharmacist - Full Time

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• At Hackensack Meridian Health we help our patients live better, healthier lives — and we help one another to succeed.
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• 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: 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. Reviews and dispenses prescriptions and clarifies any and all potential problems with prescriber. 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. Performs assigned unit and pharmacy inspections to assure proper maintenance and storage of medications, supplies, including emergency drug supplies, controlled substances, and hazardous drugs. Oversees activities of ancillary personnel (Pharmacy Technicians, Liaisons, Navigators, Clerks and Couriers). Employs principles of safe medication practice as dictated by departmental and organizational policies and procedures. Lifts a minimum of 10 lbs., pushes and pulls a minimum of 40 lbs. and stands a minimum of 4 hours a day. 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.). Other duties and/or projects as assigned. Adheres to HMH Organizational competencies and standards of behavior.

Qualifications: Education,

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Required: Graduate of an ACPE accredited school of pharmacy, or equivalent, with a minimum of a Bachelor's Degree in Pharmacy. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Proficient computer skills that include but are not limited to Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite platforms. Education,

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Preferred: A minimum of one year of pharmacy experience. Licenses and Certifications Required: Registered Pharmacist License. If you feel the above description speaks directly to your strengths and capabilities, then please apply today! Starting Minimum Rate Minimum rate of $148,262.40 Annually Job Posting Disclosure HMH is committed to pay equity and transparency for our team members. The posted rate of pay in this job posting is a reasonable good faith estimate of the minimum base pay for this role at the time of posting in accordance with the New Jersey Pay Transparency Act and does not reflect the full value of our market-competitive total rewards package. The starting rate of pay is provided for informational purposes only and is not a guarantee of a specific offer. Posted hourly rates may be stated as an annual salary in the offer and posted annual salaries may be stated as an hourly rate in the offer, depending on the level and nature of the job duties and credentials of the candidate. The base compensation determined at the time of the offer may be different than the posted rate of pay based on a number of non-discriminatory factors, including but not limited to: Labor Market Data: Compensation is benchmarked against market data to ensure competitiveness.

Experience

• Years of relevant work experience.
• Education and
• Certifications: Level of education attained, including specialized certifications, credentials, completed apprenticeship programs or advanced training.

Skills

• Demonstrated proficiency in relevant skills and competencies.
• Geographic
• Location: Cost of living and market rates for the specific location.
• Internal
• Equity: Compensation is determined in a manner consistent with compensation ranges for similar roles within the organization.
• Budget and
• Grant
• Funding: Departmental budgets and any grant funding associated with the job position may impact the pay that can be offered. Some jobs may also be eligible for performance-based incentives, bonuses, or commissions not reflected in the starting rate. Certain positions may also be eligible for shift differentials for work performed on evening, night, or weekend shifts. In addition to our compensation for full-time and part-time (20+ hours/week) job positions, HMH offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and retirement benefits.