Job Overview:

The primary purpose of the Clinical Pharmacist Specialist position functions as a higher level, Lead Pharmacist to carry out a wide range of duties for patient care in his/her area of specialty. Provides both the inpatient and outpatient environment.

Qualifications:

Required:

• A Bachelor of Pharmacy or Doctor of Pharmacy is required from an ACPE accredited school.
• Previous inpatient oncology rounding.

Preferred:

• PharmD
• Previous CAR-T/heme/bone marrow transplant experience.

Certifications and Licenses Required:

• Active NJ Board of Pharmacy License.
• BCOP (Board Certified Oncology Pharmacist)

Scheduling Requirements:

• Full-time, Day

Essential Functions:

• Administers specialized skills and care to a particular service in his/her area of specialization.
• The BMT-Heme Clinical Pharmacist Specialist will make key recommendations and perform higher level pharmaceutical services to assist in the effective operations of the department as determined by the Department Director or Faculty Administrator.
• The BMT-Heme Clinical Pharmacist Specialist will have out-patient and in-patient rounding duties as assigned to manage the continuity of care between the in-patient and out-patient Blood Disorders Program including:
  • Antimicrobial Stewardship and other Stewardship programs as they develop.
  • Pain Management.
  • Medication relevant cardiac monitoring.
  • Managing oral oncolytics / specialty pharmacy needed and discharge medications to improve LOS.
• General supportive care and appropriate medication related lab monitoring.
• Work collaboratively with health care professionals to develop institutional guidelines and make evidence-based decisions designed to improve patient care.
• Completes critical medication order scrutiny, drug profile review, and patient monitoring to identify, prevent, or mitigate medication-related problems.
• Functions as a lead position in the department providing work direction to Staff Pharmacists and technical/support staff to ensure quality pharmaceutical services are delivered within the facility in accordance with FDA, Federal, State, Facility and University Standards.
• The Clinical Pharmacist Specialist will be instrumental in developing and credentialing all facility staff with regard to the use of medications in his/her specialized area of practice. For example:
  • Total parental nutrition, oncology, psychopharmacology, etc.
• Maintains appropriate records of dispensing as required by facility, state and federal laws.
• Participates in Drug Usage Evaluation/Medications Usage Evaluation studies, participates in reporting ADRs.
• Assures compliance with all policies and procedures including investigational drug studies,
• Utilize the system of Continuous Quality Improvement to demonstrate and measure the effectiveness of pharmaceutical care via Quantifi.
• Maintains appropriate records of dispensing as required by state and federal laws, especially with regard to controlled drugs.
• Provides accurate drug information to physicians, nurses, patients and other health care personnel as needed.
• Counsels patients on dosage, usage, storage, side effects and indications of medications prescribed.
• Consults with physicians to clarify inaccuracies, correct errors, and provide dosage adjustment.
• Demonstrates responsibilities of ordering drugs and supplies and maintaining adequate but not excessive stock levels.
• Participates in committees, research, and clinical program development and community services as required.
• Assists in teaching program administration and design for health care staff as required.
• Understands and adheres to compliance standards as they appear in Corporate Compliance Policy, Code of Conduct and Conflict of Interest Policy.
• Understands, demonstrates and models the Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey's core values.
• Keeps abreast of all pertinent federal, state and compliance standards as they appear in Corporate Compliance Policy, Code of Conduct and Interest policy.
• Acts as a role model for corporate integrity, customer service and improved quality.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time, with or without notice.

Benefits and Perks:

• Medical/Dental/Vision plans
• 401 (k)
• PTO
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Basic Life & Accidental Death Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Discounts Through our Partners
  • NJ Devils
  • NJ Performing Arts Center
  • Verizon
  • And many more!

Choosing RWJBarnabas Health!

RWJBarnabas Health is the premier health care destination providing patient-centered, high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering a best-in-class work experience to every member of the team. We honor and appreciate the privilege of creating and sustaining healthier communities, one person and one community at a time. As the leading academic health system in New Jersey, we advance innovative strategies in high-quality patient care, education, and research to address both the clinical and social determinants of health.

RWJBarnabas Health aims to truly make a unique impact in local communities throughout New Jersey. From vastly improving the health of local residents to creating educational and career opportunities, this combination greatly benefits the state. We understand the growing and evolving needs of residents in New Jersey whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education.

Equal Opportunity Employer