What are the responsibilities and job description for the Clinical Pharmacist position at Pascack Valley Medical Center?
Join our team as a rotating shift, full-time, Pharmacy Clinical Pharmacist in Westwood, NJ.
Why Join Us?
Thrive in a People-First Environment and Make Healthcare Better
- Thrive: We empower our team with career growth opportunities, tuition assistance, and resources that support your wellness, education, and financial well-being.
- People-First: We prioritize your well-being with paid time off, comprehensive health benefits, and a supportive, inclusive culture where you are valued and cared for.
- Make Healthcare Better: We use advanced technology to support our team and enhance patient care.
- Learn more about the benefits offered for this job.
Get to Know Your Team:
- Hackensack Meridian Pascack Valley Medical Center is a 128-bed, full-service, acute-care community hospital with a new emergency department, a state-of-the-art maternity center, a women's imaging center, and an ICU.
Responsibilities
The clinical pharmacist optimizes patient care by providing appropriate, safe, and cost-effective pharmaceutical care, including drug dispensing, an IV admixture program, and providing drug information. Works under the direction of the Director of Pharmacy and/or the Pharmacy Operations Manager and will oversee the work of pharmacy technicians, students, and support staff.
Qualifications
Job Requirements:
B.S. or Pharm D. from an ACPE-accredited School of Pharmacy.
Clinical pharmacy experience in a hospital setting.
Completion of an accredited PGY-1 Pharmacy residency or fellowship.
OR
2 years of clinical pharmacy experience with no history of residency or fellowship.
Active Pharmacist license in good standing with the appropriate State Board of Pharmacy.
Other applicable state requirements – i.e., sterile compounding, etc.
BLS certification must be obtained within 14 days of hire or transfer into the role and prior to providing direct patient care.
ALS/ACLS certification (within 90 days of hire; ALS/ACLS required for attending Code Blue)
Preferred Job Requirements:
- Doctor of Pharmacy from an ACPE-accredited college of pharmacy.
Rate of pay is determined based on experience and education, and may include other pay components such as differentials and call pay based on role.