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RWJBarnabas Health Senior Clinical Pharmacist (Full-Time Day), Long Branch, NJ in Long Branch, New Jersey
Senior Clinical Pharmacist (Full-Time Day), Long Branch, NJReq #:0000143584
Category:Pharmacy
Status:Full-Time
Shift:Day
Facility:Monmouth Medical Center
Department:Pharmacy
Location:
Monmouth Medical Center, 300 Second Avenue, Long Branch, NJ 07740
Job Overview:
To optimize clinical outcomes of patients and promote appropriate antimicrobial utilization, while minimizing unintended consequences of antibiotic therapy and reducing costs, by using prospective monitoring, prescriber feedback, and guideline implementation, in addition to other tools,
The pharmacist is responsible for the patient population from newborns to geriatrics,
The pharmacist is responsible for reporting identified safety issues such as hazardous environments, adverse drug reactions, medication and medical errors, and daily activities, etc,
The stewardship pharmacist exercises considerable independent decision-making,
Qualifications:
Required:
BA or BS in pharmacy
One year pharmacy experience, preferably in hospital, with residency or comparable experience required
NJ licensure
Preferred:
Specialized training in infectious diseases
Previous hospital experience
Scheduling Requirements:
Day Shift
40 hours per week
Essential Functions:
Assists with facilitation of patient discharge when applicable
Counsels patients on recommendations of the antibiotic team to ensure safe transitions
Decreases inappropriate antimicrobial agent use housewide
Develop and implement guidelines for antimicrobial agent usage and infection/disease treatment
Discusses antimicrobial therapy with Infectious Disease physicians and/or prescribers daily (prospective audit and feedback)
Document all identified adverse drug reactions
Document activities daily
Identifies, reports, and resolves medication safety issues related to antimicrobial therapy
Initiate and/or participate in research or quality improvement data collection and presentation. (At least 2 drug use evaluations yearly
Meets with Antimicrobial Stewarship Physician daily or as directed to discuss cases and recommendations
Monitors antimicrobial therapy
Optimize clinical outcomes of patient while minimizing unintended consequences of antimicrobial therapy (i.e., toxicity, superinfections, emergence of resistance, etc)
Facilitate and/or create programs for optimizing antimicrobial agent usage (i.e., IV to PO program, streamlining, de-escalation, formulary restriction, etc)
Provide education and/or outreach activity (at least 3 per year). This may include medical residents, students, physicians, pharmacy residents, laypersons, etc
Provide financial forecasting to the Director of Pharmacy or Administration on new programs, services or antimicrobials, related to infection
Provides drug information in a timely and accurate fashion
Provides a monthly report of activities to Director or assistant director of pharmacy as assigned
Reduce hospital costs related to antimicrobial agents and infection-related length of stay
Review and update antibiogram(s) yearly
Serve as a preceptor and/or research mentor to pharmacy students or residents as directed
Works with Infection Control to limit emergence and transition of resistant organisms
Performs all other duties as assigned
Benefits and Perks:
At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees physical, emotional, social, and financial health.
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
Dental and Vision Insurance
Retirement Plans
Short & Long Term Disability
Life & Accidental Death Insurance
Tuition Reimbursement
Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Wellness Programs
Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
Discounts through our partners, such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and 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.
RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer
RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer