PHARMACIST POOL

About us

Cooper University Health Care is an integrated healthcare delivery system serving residents and visitors throughout Cape May County. The system includes Cooper University Hospital Cape Regional, three urgent care facilities; Cape Regional Physicians Associates with primary care and specialty care providers delivering services in multiple locations throughout Cape May County; The Cancer Center at Cooper University Hospital Cape Regional, the Claire C. Brodesser Surgery Center; AMI at Cooper, Miracles Fitness and numerous freestanding outpatient facilities providing wound care, lab, and physical therapy services. We have a commitment to our employees by providing competitive rates and compensation programs.

Cooper offers full and part time employees a comprehensive employee benefits program, including health, dental, vision, life, disability, retirement, on-site Early Education Center (employee discount), attractive working conditions, and the chance to build and explore a career opportunity by offering professional development.

Cooper University Hospital Cape Regional is accredited by and received the Gold Seal of approval from The Joint Commission.

Short Description

Interprets and enters

physicians

orders

in

computer

Fills medication orders, aseptically compounds IV solutions and cytotoxic agents

Accurately sets and checks medication cassettes

Monitors drug therapy for contraindications,

incompatibilities

interactions, and dosing errors including those indicative of specific age groups

Contacts

medical and nursing personnel as appropriate

Provides drug information to medical and nursing personnel as required

Issues control-led substances to patient care areas and maintains records as required by law and hospital policy

Performs inventories of

CDS

as required by pharmacy procedures

Participates in the Quality Improvement activities of the department.

Such as, but not limited to :

A.

Performs drug usage evaluation.

B.

Monitors suspected adverse drug reactions.

C.

Documents

technician filling errors and dispensing errors.

Exercise the profession of pharmacy.

Projects a professional image, maintains

level

of competency.

Complies with all applicable hospital policies, procedures and standards.

Assists in the orientation and training of new pharmacists, technicians and other support personnel.

Monitors and

supervises

the activities of technicians and other support personnel

Presents

in-service

education programs for physicians,

nurses

pharmacy staff and the community as required

Participates in the publishing of the pharmacy newsletter

Counsels patients on the proper use, side effects, precautions and storage of medication as required

Participates

in inventory control as required (ordering, inventory maintenance and monitoring usage)

Accurately performs monthly nursing unit inspections; attends and participates in programs, committees, and meetings as required

Performs other duties as assigned by the Director

Experience Required

An ASHP residency or equivalent hospital pharmacy work experience is preferred

Pharmacy computer experience is desirable

Ability

to logically and independently plan and organize work assignments.

Interpersonal skills must be

well developed .

Should possess the initiative and ability to set and achieve high standards of performance

Ability

to make progress on multiple assignments under time constraints

Must

possess analytical, problem-solving, critical thinking, and

decision-making

skills

Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, orally, and in writing

Must

have dexterity of hands and fingers in order to utilize tools, utensils, equipment, etc.

Ability

to visually perceive depth, distance, quality of work, read

material , view documents, etc.

Ability to hear inquiries from patients, physicians, clients, or staff

Ability

to move heavy objects up to 20 lbs. in a timely manner.

Education Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy or Doctor of Pharmacy degree from an accredited College of Pharmacy.

License / Certification Requirements

Currently licensed to practice Pharmacy in the State of New Jersey or eligible for

licensure

by examination or reciprocity

Special Requirements

May

be exposed to dangerous toxins or waste materials