Clinical Pharmacist, General Pediatrics - FT - MMC

The General Pediatrics Clinical Pharmacist will provide pharmacotherapeutic support to the pediatric hospitalist team, along with inpatient pediatric oncology patients.  The General Pediatrics Clinical Pharmacist will also provide as needed coverage for tasks within the Valerie Fund Children’s Center. As such the role is expected to provide clinical care and support within both the inpatient and ambulatory settings.  This pharmacist will participate in multidisciplinary committees and will also serve as a preceptor in the Atlantic Health System PGY1 Pharmacy Residency Program.

Additional responsibilities include:

• Provide comprehensive pharmaceutical care to general pediatric and pediatric oncology patients, including: review and recommend optimal, evidence-based medication therapy; provide pharmacokinetic consultations as required; document any changes in patient and pharmacy records and inform others of medication changes; prevent, detect, monitor, document, and report adverse drug reactions and medications errors; participate in the drug therapy management of medical emergencies; promote the use of the formulary by converting non-formulary orders to formulary when possible.
• Participate in direct patient care rounding and activities in the inpatient setting. 
• Support Pediatric Hematology/Oncology services in the ambulatory setting as needed. 
• Facilitate transitions of care by obtaining patient medication histories as well as conducting patient education and counseling.
• Augment the education of healthcare and non-healthcare team members on treatments related to pediatric patients; serve as a preceptor and mentor for pharmacists, pharmacy residents and students.
• Participate in site-based and system-wide multi-disciplinary committees.
• Conduct medication use evaluations and research projects in collaboration with other healthcare professionals to identify areas of medication use optimization with the goal of publication and/or presentation at local and/or national meetings.
• Function alongside PICU and NICU clinical pharmacy colleagues to identify and execute necessary updates for medication and medication-related orders within the electronic medical record.

Qualifications:

• Must be a graduate of an accredited school of Pharmacy with PharmD degree required. 
• Completion of a PGY1 residency and PGY2 residency in Pediatrics preferred.
• Board certification in pharmacotherapy (BCPS) and/or in Pediatrics (BCPPS) preferred. 
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Certification preferred. 
• Current NJ Board of Pharmacy license required. 
• Minimum of 1-year experience in a hospital practice setting. 
• Experience in research activities also preferred.

ABOUT US

At Atlantic Health System, our promise to our communities is;  Anyone who enters one of our facilities, will receive the highest quality care delivered at the right time, at the right place, and at the right cost. This commitment is also echoed in the respect, development and opportunities we give to our more than 20,000 team members. Headquartered in Morristown, New Jersey, we are one of the leading non-profit health care systems in the nation. Our facilities and sites of care include:

• Morristown Medical Center, Morristown, NJ
• Overlook Medical Center, Summit, NJ
• Newton Medical Center, Newton, NJ
• Chilton Medical Center, Pompton Plains, NJ
• Hackettstown Medical Center, Hackettstown, NJ
• Goryeb Children's Hospital, Morristown, NJ
• CentraState Healthcare System, Freehold, NJ
• Atlantic Home Care and Hospice
• Atlantic Mobile Health
• Atlantic Rehabilitation

We also have more than 900 community-based healthcare providers affiliated through Atlantic Medical Group. Atlantic Accountable Care Organization is one of the largest ACOs in the nation, and we are a member of AllSpire Health Partners.

We have received awards and recognition for  the services we have provided to our patients, team members and communities. Below are just a few of our accolades:

• 100 Best Companies to Work For ® and FORTUNE® magazine for 15 years 
• Best Places to Work in Healthcare - Modern Healthcare
• 150 Top Places to work in Healthcare - Becker's Healthcare
• 100 Accountable Care Organizations to Know - Becker's Hospital Review
• Best Employers for Workers over 50 - AARP
• Gold-Level "Well Workplace": Wellness Council of America (WELCOA)
• One of the 100 Best Workplaces for “Millennials” Great Place to Work® and FORTUNE® magazine
• One of the 20 Best Workplaces in Health Care: Great Place to Work® and FORTUNE® magazine
• Official Health Care Partner of the New York Jets
• NJ Sustainable Business