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