| CLINICAL PHARMACIST SPECIALIST -Ocean Medical Center- Brick, NJ * Full Time How have you impacted someone's life today? At Hackensack Meridian Health our teams are focused on changing the lives of our patients by providing the highest level of care each and every day. From our hospitals, rehab centers and occupational health teams to our long-term care centers and at-home care capabilities, our complete spectrum of services will allow you to apply your skills in multiple settings while building your career, all within New Jersey's premier healthcare system. In this key role, the Clinical Pharmacist Specialist–Infectious Disease is responsible for the provision of safe, effective, appropriate and cost-efficient medication therapy to patients in the area of Infectious Disease. Under direction of the Director of Pharmacy, he/she will assist in the planning, organizing and monitoring of the Antimicrobial Stewardship Program at Ocean Medical Center. Responsibilities include: - Evaluate the appropriateness and effectiveness of medications, with a focus on antimicrobials, through interdisciplinary rounds, antimicrobial stewardship leadership and surveillance.
- Collaborate with physicians and other health care providers in selecting the medication therapy that best meets the patient’s needs and contributes effectively to the overall therapy goals.
- Provide education to healthcare team including pharmacists, nurses, physicians and students through in-services, presentations, lectures, clinical pearl memos and competencies.
- Respond to immediate medication needs/questions from pharmacy, nursing, physicians and patients in a timely and accurate manner. Develops alternative strategies for drug shortages.
- Provides practical experience and training to a pharmacy student including patient care rounds, topic discussions, seminar presentations, patient case presentations and journal clubs, etc.
Qualifications: - Must be a NJ Licensed Pharmacist with an active license
- PGY1 Pharmacy Residency required
- PGY2 Pharmacy Residency or strong aptitude in Infectious Diseases/Antimicrobial Stewardship preferred
- Must be proficient in WORD, EXCEL, POWERPOINT
At Hackensack Meridian Health we've developed a suite of team member advantages that we call our "Total Rewards" Program, which includes market competitive salaries, variety of benefits and plans, a collaborative work environment, work/life balance and a wide range of free courses and workshops for professional development. Join our award-winning team today! For immediate consideration, please apply online at: https://jobs.hackensackmeridianhealth.org/job/brick/clinical-pharmacist-specialist/19511/14088389 Hackensack Meridian Health www.hackensackmeridianhealth.org An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V |
