Pharmacist - Per-Diem - Atlantic Health Hackettstown Medical Center

About the role

Responsible for dispensing/compounding of prescribed medications, drugs, and other pharmaceuticals for patient care, according to professional standards and State and Federal legal requirements.

Responsibilities

• Reviews prescriptions issued by physician, or other authorized prescriber; assures accuracy and determines formulas and ingredients needed.
• Directs pharmacy workers engaged in mixing, packaging, and labeling pharmaceuticals.
• Answers questions and provides information to pharmacy customers on drug interactions, side effects, dosage, and storage of pharmaceuticals.
• Maintains established procedures concerning quality assurance, security of controlled substances, and disposal of hazardous waste drugs.
• Enters data, such as patient name, prescribed medication, and cost, to maintain pharmacy files, charge system, and inventory.
• May assay medications to determine identity, purity, and strength.
• Instructs interns and other medical personnel on matters pertaining to pharmacy or teaches in college of pharmacy.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited School of Pharmacy with PharmD required
• Current active registration and licensure with the State of New Jersey Board of Pharmacy required
• Previous hospital pharmacy experience (2+ years) preferred

Qualifications

• Education: Graduation from an accredited School of Pharmacy with PharmD required
• Experience: Current active registration and licensure with the State of New Jersey Board of Pharmacy required
• Preferred: Previous hospital pharmacy experience (2+ years)

Skills

• Knowledge of pharmacy practices and regulations
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong communication skills

Benefits

At Atlantic Health, we offer a competitive and comprehensive Total Rewards package that supports the health, financial security, and well-being of all team members. Offerings vary based on role level (Team Member, Director, Executive).

Pay

Final compensation and benefit eligibility may vary by role and employment status and will be confirmed at the time of offer.

Schedule

Hours and schedule details will be confirmed at the time of offer.