Hospital IV Sterile Compounding Staff Pharmacist - Totowa, NJ

This role offers an opportunity to contribute your pharmacy expertise within a home infusion environment, supporting patients with specialized medication needs. The position involves a 10-week contract during daytime hours, Monday through Friday, from 9:00 am to 5:30 pm, with occasional extended hours until 7:00 pm as needed.

Responsibilities:

• Perform final checks, conduct lab reviews, handle documentation, and complete pharmacist-specific tasks as necessary, without processing prescriptions.
• Accurately accept and dispense prescription medications according to legal and clinical guidelines.
• Monitor patient medication compliance and detect over-usage patterns to ensure safe medication practices.
• Ensure prescriptions are appropriate for patient care.
• Maintain confidential patient records and pharmacy documentation diligently.
• Provide expert consultation on prescription and over-the-counter medications, covering proper administration, side effects, dosages, and interactions.
• Educate patients about medical device use, including blood pressure monitors and glucose meters.
• Offer additional patient services such as smoking cessation support, blood pressure monitoring, and cholesterol management.
• Compound medications, including sterile solutions, following strict procedural standards.
• Supervise pharmacy staff, including technicians and clerks, fostering an efficient and compliant work environment.
• Manage inventory of pharmaceutical and medical supplies.
• Collaborate with healthcare professionals, including physicians and nurses, to resolve drug-related issues and optimize patient care.

Qualifications:

• Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree.
• Valid New Jersey pharmacist license.
• Experience in home infusion or hospital pharmacy settings.
• Sterile compounding expertise is highly desirable.

Location:

• Based in Totowa, NJ, with a focus on home infusion pharmacy practice.

This contract opportunity is ideal for pharmacists with home infusion and sterile compounding experience looking to apply their skills in a supportive and clinical role. Submit your application to advance patient care in this specialized setting.

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.