Staff Pharmacist (Long Term Care) - Per Diem Jobs in Borough of Eatontown at Hackensack Meridian Health

Overview

Our team members are the heart of what makes us better. At Hackensack Meridian Health we help our patients live better, healthier lives — and we help one another to succeed. With a culture rooted in connection and collaboration, our employees are team members. 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 pharmacist is responsible for the provision of pharmaceutical care to adult and geriatric residents in a long-term and post-acute care environment.  They are responsible for prescription entry/interpretation, drug utilization review, preparation/compounding, and verification.

Responsibilities

A day in the life of a Staff Pharmacist at Hackensack Meridian Health includes:

 

1. Execute day-to-day pharmacy activities including drug screening, order entry, drug fulfilment and product verification.
2. Carry out duties in compliance with all laws and regulations dealing with the practice of pharmacy, provision of pharmacy services within licensed LTC and Assisted Living Centers, and in line and compliant with third party payer rules and regulations.
3. Supervise the pharmacy production staff to ensure proper order entry, work flow, security of the pharmacy area, and adherence to delivery schedules.
4. Check for completeness and accuracy of all new and refill labels and orders.
5. Check for content and accuracy of all drug packaging and labeling.
6. Preparation and/or supervision of all sterile IV drug products or solutions.
7. Assist in the proper ordering, handling, receiving, documentation, and storage of all controlled substances; assist in maintaining a perpetual inventory for schedule II drugs.
8. Provide evening, weekend, and holiday coverage during scheduled on-call rotation and as required by management.
9. Ensure that all orders are addressed and completed prior to end of day.
10. Follow all applicable government regulations including HIPAA.
11. Other Duties as Assigned: Complete all other assigned duties and projects in a timely fashion.

Qualifications

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

1. PharmD or Bachelor of Science Degree in Pharmacy from an accredited School of Pharmacy.

 

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred:

1. At least two (2) years of related pharmacy experience.
2. Knowledge of long-term care pharmacy software and operating systems.

 

Licenses and Certifications Required:

1. Registered Pharmacist License.

 

If you feel the above description speaks directly to your strengths and capabilities, then please apply today!

Compensation
Minimum rate of $70.22 Hourly

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.

HACKENSACK MERIDIAN HEALTH (HMH) IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, breastfeeding, genetic information, refusal to submit to a genetic test or make available to an employer the results of a genetic test, atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait, national origin, nationality, ancestry, disability, marital status, liability for military service, or status as a protected veteran.

Our Network

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