Pharmacy Resident

Job Title: Pharmacy Resident

Location: Monmouth Medical Center

Department Name: Pharmacy Residents

Req #: 0000243658

Status: Salaried

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $59,602.96 - $59,602.96 per year

Pay Transparency:

The above reflects the anticipated annual salary range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey.

The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience.

Job Overview:

The Pharmacy Resident achieves objectives and competencies for each rotation in accordance with ASHP standards for residents in pharmacy practice. The Pharmacy Resident actively participates in patient care and ensures that medications are provided in a safe and rational manner. Any and all requirements of MMC employment will be met. In addition, the resident will conduct an independent research project. This project will be presented at the per year residency conference. Staffing in the pharmacy department is also required as needed by the determination of the pharmacy management team.

Qualifications:

Required:

• Completion of course at an accredited School of Pharmacy, with a degree of Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy or PharmD.
• Must be a MATCHED candidate through ASHP NMS program
• NJ State License due within two (2) months of start date
• Hospital pharmacy experience desirable
• Understanding of the role of the pharmacy department within the hospital, its interrelationships with other departments and functions.
• Successful completion of all orientations

Scheduling Requirements:

• Day Shift
• Full-Time
• 40 hours per week

Essential Functions:

• Assumes role of drug information provided to all members of the healthcare team specific to patient populations and age groups
• Monitors specific medication prescribing in accordance with established drug usage criteria, prior to dispensing, as defined by the Pharmacy & Therapeutics Committee
• Provides four (4) clinical presentations per year (e.g. journal article review, drug review, etc.
• Enhances professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, current literature, workshops, in-service meetings, etc.
• Oversees preparing of parental admixtures, dispensing, and compounding of medications
• Provides educational rotation for pharmacy students as required
• Meets progression standards of ASHP Residency Program
• Oversees the dispensing of medications as it relates to filling Pyxis, Unit Dosing and Patient's own medications
• Utilizes the medication screening process to insure medication orders are complete, appropriate, within legal parameters and prioritized
• Completes other 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:

At RWJBarnabas Health, our employees are at the heart of everything we do. Driven by our Total Wellbeing promise, our market-competitive offerings include comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees’ physical, emotional, financial, personal, career, and community wellbeing.  These benefits and resources include, but are not limited to:

• Paid Time Off including Vacation, Holidays, and Sick Time
• Retirement Plans
• Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Disability and Life Insurance
• Paid Parental Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Student Loan Planning Support
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Wellness Programs
• Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
• Community and Volunteer Opportunities
• Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, and 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.