Pharmacist Travel

Morristown, NJ - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 1 hour ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Duties:

Profiling / Transcribing: Reviews patient profiles to assure appropriate therapy based on patient specific information that includes at least the following: age gender diagnosis co-morbidities relevant laboratory values allergies height weight and BSA pregnancy and lactation status. Reviews and transcribes all medication orders including specialized orders based on approved protocols accurately and timely verifying therapy correct medication route dose and frequency. Makes recommendations for alternate treatments when necessary.
Dispensing Medications: Dispenses medications prescriptions miscellaneous items accurately and promptly. Processes requests via phone window fax and computer in a professional and timely manner. Obtains medications when needed to provide optimal patient care using economical or alternative options and taking into consideration patient admission status (inpatient vs. outpatient). Legibly signs all paperwork and/or labels associated with these processes.
Checking: Checks unit dose accurately making corrections to patient profiles if necessary. Checks medications before being placed in automated dispensing machines and floor stock to assure accurate fill. Checks IVs batching patient own medications repackaging and extemporaneous preparations for accuracy. Checks crash cart trays rapid response boxes and miscellaneous emergency kits. Legibly signs all paperwork and/or labels associated with these processes.
Sterile Preparations: Prepares supervises and ensures aseptic compounding of IVs including antineoplastic agents correctly and in a timely manner promoting efficiency and cost effectiveness. Reviews levels of batched IV medications batches supplies to avoid waste documents all required information and assures batches are checked and put away promptly. Demonstrates a strong knowledge base of IV equipment sterile technique total parenteral nutrition and safe handling of hazardous drug preparation and precautions. Legibly signs all paperwork and/or labels associated with these processes.
Participates in clinical initiatives. Initiates appropriate clinical interventions and clarifications with corresponding documentation. Demonstrates compliance with Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee initiatives. Reviews pertinent information to monitor patients therapies and makes appropriate recommendations eliminating duplicate unwarranted or inappropriate therapy. Converts non-formulary medication requests to appropriate formulary alternatives whenever possible.
Drug Information: Provides drug information to physicians nurses other health care professionals and patients/family members. Demonstrates and shares knowledge of various drug information resources and knows how to research and interpret data and information.
Performance Improvement/Customer Satisfaction: Answers phones window and door promptly and in a courteous manner. Able to handle problems/issues independently. Participates in internal and external performance improvement and cost savings initiatives. Supports and actively participates in departmental and system initiatives. Seeks opportunities to work independently on projects teams and committees. Is professional and helpful to patients coworkers and allied health professionals. Directs and monitors technicians assisting when necessary to maintain workflow.
Education/Training: Completes all competency training. Participates and coaches in education and training programs for new employees current employees students and pharmacy residents. Maintains professional competency by keeping abreast of current literature new medications and therapies. Is encouraged to maintain active membership in professional organizations.

Skills:

Previous hospital pharmacy experience (2 years) preferred.
Previous oncology/infusion center experience preferred.

Education:

Graduation from an accredited School of Pharmacy.
Current active registration and licensure with the State of New Jersey Board of Pharmacy.

Schedule:

8p - 7a 7 days on
7 days off.
Weeks start at the end of the week (either Wed or Thurs)
12 x 3 shift

Hours Per Week:

Department:

PHARMACY

ATD Technology LLC is a certified minority woman owned business that creates opportunities to match qualified individuals with client programs while meeting all parties financial and technical goals. ATD is a full service provider with offerings in Contract Permanent and Temp-to-Perm staffing solutions. We serve Fortune 1000 mid cap and small cap companies in the Commercial Public and Government sectors.

Duties: Profiling / Transcribing: Reviews patient profiles to assure appropriate therapy based on patient specific information that includes at least the following: age gender diagnosis co-morbidities relevant laboratory values allergies height weight and BSA pregnancy and lactation status. Review...

Duties:

Profiling / Transcribing: Reviews patient profiles to assure appropriate therapy based on patient specific information that includes at least the following: age gender diagnosis co-morbidities relevant laboratory values allergies height weight and BSA pregnancy and lactation status. Reviews and transcribes all medication orders including specialized orders based on approved protocols accurately and timely verifying therapy correct medication route dose and frequency. Makes recommendations for alternate treatments when necessary.
Dispensing Medications: Dispenses medications prescriptions miscellaneous items accurately and promptly. Processes requests via phone window fax and computer in a professional and timely manner. Obtains medications when needed to provide optimal patient care using economical or alternative options and taking into consideration patient admission status (inpatient vs. outpatient). Legibly signs all paperwork and/or labels associated with these processes.
Checking: Checks unit dose accurately making corrections to patient profiles if necessary. Checks medications before being placed in automated dispensing machines and floor stock to assure accurate fill. Checks IVs batching patient own medications repackaging and extemporaneous preparations for accuracy. Checks crash cart trays rapid response boxes and miscellaneous emergency kits. Legibly signs all paperwork and/or labels associated with these processes.
Sterile Preparations: Prepares supervises and ensures aseptic compounding of IVs including antineoplastic agents correctly and in a timely manner promoting efficiency and cost effectiveness. Reviews levels of batched IV medications batches supplies to avoid waste documents all required information and assures batches are checked and put away promptly. Demonstrates a strong knowledge base of IV equipment sterile technique total parenteral nutrition and safe handling of hazardous drug preparation and precautions. Legibly signs all paperwork and/or labels associated with these processes.
Participates in clinical initiatives. Initiates appropriate clinical interventions and clarifications with corresponding documentation. Demonstrates compliance with Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee initiatives. Reviews pertinent information to monitor patients therapies and makes appropriate recommendations eliminating duplicate unwarranted or inappropriate therapy. Converts non-formulary medication requests to appropriate formulary alternatives whenever possible.
Drug Information: Provides drug information to physicians nurses other health care professionals and patients/family members. Demonstrates and shares knowledge of various drug information resources and knows how to research and interpret data and information.
Performance Improvement/Customer Satisfaction: Answers phones window and door promptly and in a courteous manner. Able to handle problems/issues independently. Participates in internal and external performance improvement and cost savings initiatives. Supports and actively participates in departmental and system initiatives. Seeks opportunities to work independently on projects teams and committees. Is professional and helpful to patients coworkers and allied health professionals. Directs and monitors technicians assisting when necessary to maintain workflow.
Education/Training: Completes all competency training. Participates and coaches in education and training programs for new employees current employees students and pharmacy residents. Maintains professional competency by keeping abreast of current literature new medications and therapies. Is encouraged to maintain active membership in professional organizations.

Skills: