Pharmacist jobs in East Orange, NJ

Pharmacist compounds and dispenses prescribed drugs per physician's instructions in a hospital or healthcare facility setting. Consults with medical staff about potential drug interactions, patient medical history, and the use of particular medications. Being a Pharmacist responds to questions from patients about medications and dosage instructions. Ensures that all required pharmacy data is recorded and maintained and complies with all regulatory, security and hospital procedures. Additionally, Pharmacist may supervise pharmacy technicians. Requires a doctorate degree in pharmacy (Pharm.D.). Typically reports to a manager. Requires Registered Pharmacist (RPh). Pharmacist's years of experience requirement may be unspecified. Certification and/or licensing in the position's specialty is the main requirement. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Pharmacist
  • CareWell Health
  • East Orange, NJ PER_DIEM
  • Job Summary

    Provides comprehensive, quality medication management for patients through application of pharmacy practice standards. Reviews physician orders and dispenses medications and pharmaceutical preparations to inpatient and outpatient areas of the hospital (if applicable). Maintains accurate patient profiles and monitors and helps manage drug therapies in order to achieve positive patient outcomes. Oversees pharmacy technicians and students and ensures accuracy of their work prior to dispensing. Adheres to Pharmacy Policies and Procedures and organizational goals and objectives.

    Essential Functions

    Prepares and dispenses medication orders per provider request according to established policies, procedures and protocols

    1. Interprets medication orders (verbal and written) and maintains accurate, complete patient medication profiles.
    2. Prepares and/or dispenses pharmaceuticals, including sterile and parenteral nutrition preparations safely and accurately using appropriate technique.
    3. Issues controlled substances to patient care areas and maintains records as required by law.

    Ensures safe, appropriate, cost-effective medication therapies for patients according to established policies, procedures, and protocols

    1. Monitors drug therapy regimens for contraindications, drug-drug interactions, drug-food interactions, drug-laboratory test interactions, allergies, appropriateness of drug and dose, and therapeutic duplications.
    2. Assists with pharmacokinetics consult service and drug dosing per organizational protocol.
    3. Reviews/interprets culture and susceptibility data for antibiotic appropriateness and recommends changes, as needed.
    4. Reads, extracts, and interprets information in patient charts accurately.
    5. Detects and reports suspected adverse drug reactions and medication errors accurately and in a timely manner.
    6. Sustains the formulary by minimizing nonformulary procurements, utilizing therapeutic substitution protocols and promotion rational medication therapy selection.
    7. Provides clinical consultation and clarification to practitioners; recommends evidence-based medication therapy regimens and monitoring plans and suggests appropriate, cost-effective therapeutic alternatives to medical staff as needed.
    8. Provides accurate, adequate, and timely drug information to the professional staff.
    9. Documents all clinical activities and interventions accurately and completely.
    10. Participates in the quality improvement and medication-use review activities of the department.
    11. Participates in the development and presentation of orientation, education, and training programs to the pharmacy, medical, nursing and other staffs

    Contributes to the quality and effective operation of the department

    1. Supervises and directs pharmacy support personnel; verifies the daily activities of pharmacy technicians.
    2. Completes and documents inspections of all assigned medication storage areas and identifies and replaces outdated and unusable drugs.
    3. Answers the telephone, identifying self and department and directs calls to appropriate personnel and answers requests at the window.
    4. Performs essential duties of the pharmacy director in his/her absence.

    Other Duties

    Other duties as assigned to support the department and health system organization

    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.

    Minimum Education/Certifications

    • Bachelor’s Degree in Pharmacy
    • Current license in the state on New Jersey required

    Minimum Work Experience

    • Hospital experience preferred

    Physical Demands Analysis:

    • Frequently required/prolonged sitting, standing or walking
    • Manual and finger dexterity to operate computer & equipment
    • Walking, standing and lifting of materials/equip up to 60lbs
    • Visual acuity required to read written and printed materials
    • Work performed in climate-controlled, indoor setting
  • 20 Days Ago

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PHARMACIST
  • Meadowlands Hospital Medical Center
  • Secaucus, NJ OTHER
  • Duties:Compounds and dispenses accurately and in a timely fashion all prescribed medications, drugs, and other pharmaceuticals for patient care, according to professional standards, state and federal ...
  • 4 Days Ago

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Pharmacist
  • PARAMOUNT PHARMACY GROUP LLC
  • Jersey, NJ FULL_TIME
  • Benefits: 401(k) matching Bonus based on performance Competitive salary Health insurance Paid time off Profit sharing Relocation bonus Signing bonus Training & development Wellness resources Benefits/...
  • 6 Days Ago

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Pharmacist
  • RPC2B LLC
  • Millburn, NJ FULL_TIME
  • Job Summary: The Staff Pharmacist will receive general guidance and direction from the Pharmacist in Charge. This role will involve drug utilization review, ensuring the proper and safe storage of dru...
  • 7 Days Ago

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PHARMACIST
  • Hudson Regional Hospital
  • Secaucus, NJ FULL_TIME
  • Duties: Compounds and dispenses accurately and in a timely fashion all prescribed medications, drugs, and other pharmaceuticals for patient care, according to professional standards, state and federal...
  • 13 Days Ago

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Pharmacist
  • Trustaff
  • Livingston, NJ FULL_TIME
  • As a Pharmacist, you will dispense prescription medications to patients and offer expertise in the safe use of prescriptions. They also may conduct health and wellness screenings, provide immunization...
  • 15 Days Ago

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Pharmacist
  • PARAMOUNT PHARMACY GROUP LLC
  • Jersey City, NJ
  • Job Description Job Description Benefits: 401(k) matching Bonus based on performance Competitive salary Health insurance...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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PHARMACIST
  • FIRST AID RX
  • Haledon, NJ
  • Job Description Job Description The pharmacist will be responsible for practicing Pharmacy as a knowledge based clinical...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Pharmacist
  • St. Joseph?s Health
  • Paterson, NJ
  • Overview: St. Josephs Healthcare System is recognized for the expertise and compassion of its highly skilled and respons...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Pharmacist
  • Geriscript Pharmacy
  • Pompton Plains, NJ
  • Job Description Job Description Pharmacist Schedule: Full-Time. Monday through Friday 2:30 PM to 11:00 PM and every thir...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Pharmacist
  • Catholic Health Services
  • Roslyn, NY
  • Overview St. Francis Hospital, The Heart Center is New York State's only specialty designated cardiac center. A member o...
  • 3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

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PHARMACIST
  • BrightSpring Health Services
  • Fairfield, NJ
  • Our Company Amerita Overview Amerita, Inc. is a leading provider in home Infusion therapy. We are looking for a Pharmaci...
  • 3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Pharmacist
  • Hartford Healthcare
  • Redding Ridge, CT
  • Description Job Schedule: Part Time Standard Hours: 32 Job Shift: Shift 1 Shift Details: 32 hours per week mix of day & ...
  • 3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Pharmacist
  • Farmacia Central Inc
  • New York, NY
  • Job Description Job Description Serves patients by preparing medications, giving pharmacological information to multidis...
  • 3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

East Orange is a city in Essex County, New Jersey, United States. As of the 2010 United States Census the city's population was 64,270, reflecting a decline of 5,554 (−8.0%) from the 69,824 counted in the 2000 Census, which had in turn declined by 3,728 (−5.1%) from the 73,552 counted in the 1990 Census.[21] The city was the state's 20th most-populous municipality in 2010, after having been the state's 14th most-populous municipality in 2000.[22] According to the United States Census Bureau, the city had a total area of 3.924 square miles (10.164 km2), all of it land. East Orange shares border...
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Income Estimation for Pharmacist jobs
$162,264 to $183,671
East Orange, New Jersey area prices
were up 1.6% from a year ago

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