IV Sterile Compounding Home Infusion Staff Pharmacist - Newark, NJ

A contract opportunity is available for a skilled pharmacist specializing in home infusion pharmacy, offering a 10-week assignment with daytime hours. This role demands a professional with experience in sterile compounding and hospital or home infusion pharmacy settings.

Location: Newark, NJ
Schedule: Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM with potential extension to 7:00 PM based on business needs

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform final prescription checks, lab reviews, and ensure thorough documentation while supporting pharmacist tasks without processing prescriptions.
• Accept and dispense prescription medications in compliance with regulatory standards.
• Monitor patient medication adherence and detect over-usage patterns to ensure safety.
• Verify the suitability of prescribed medications for patients.
• Maintain accurate and confidential patient records and pharmacy files.
• Provide patient counseling on medication usage, potential side effects, and answer related inquiries.
• Offer education on prescription and non-prescription medications including storage, dosage, and drug interaction guidance.
• Deliver patient services such as smoking cessation support, blood pressure monitoring, and cholesterol management.
• Instruct patients on the correct use and maintenance of medical devices like blood pressure monitors and glucose meters.
• Compound medications for internal or external use, preparing sterile solutions according to established protocols.
• Supervise pharmacy staff including pharmacy technicians and clerks, ensuring efficient operation.
• Manage pharmaceutical and medical supply inventory with attention to accuracy.
• Identify drug-related problems and collaborate effectively with healthcare professionals including physicians, nurses, and pharmacy interns.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree is required.
• Valid New Jersey pharmacy license.
• Experience in home infusion or hospital pharmacy environments.
• Proficiency in sterile compounding is highly desirable.

This contract position provides the chance to apply your expertise in a dynamic home infusion setting while contributing to patient-centered care. If you meet the qualifications and thrive in a collaborative healthcare environment, apply now to take the next step in your pharmacy career.

Compensation for this position ranges from $55.00 to $63.00. Eligible candidates may also receive healthcare benefits, housing, and meals/incidentals. Full details of our healthcare benefits plan can be found here. This posting is open for 60 days after the posting date.