Lead Pharmacist

Lead Pharmacist provides quality pharmaceutical services to patients, physicians, nurses and other health professionals in accordance with established professional standards. Assists Pharmacy Manager with daily operations.

All responsibilities of a staff pharmacist:

Operational (35%)

• Processes (Reviews for appropriateness, Clarifies, Profiles, Verifies, and Dispenses) orders in a timely and accurate manner within established department standards.
• Consistently demonstrates good aseptic technique and prepares sterile preparations in a timely and accurate manner within the USP 797 and USP 800 requirements.

• Clinical (20%)

• Performs Clinical Interventions based on P&T approved protocol and clinical / professional judgement.
• Actively supplies drug information and or consultations to physicians, nurses, other allied health care professionals and patients.

• Quality / Performance Improvement (10%)

• Actively participates in quality and performance improvement initiatives in the department.

• Regulatory / Professional Standards (10%)

• Complies with regulatory and professional standards.
• Provides recommendations on improvement in this area.

Responsibilities of Lead Pharmacist: (25%)

• Audits department performance data.
• Acts as a resources to pharmacists and technicians.
• Acts as a mentor to new employee
• Participates in the ongoing competency training of pharmacists and technicians.
• Assists Manager in the preparation of the pharmacist schedule.
• Technology backup to the Clinical Analyst
• Operational backup to the Operations Manager

Education:

Bachelor's Degree in Pharmacy.

Work Experience:

One year hospital experience.

Licenses and Certifications:

Active Pharmacist License in the state of New Jersey.

Required Knowledge and Skills:

Strong professional, organizational and interpersonal skills to effectively relate with all members of the healthcare team and patients. Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.

Working Conditions:

Works in a normal hospital environment with frequent exposure to sick or injured patients.

Exposure:

Potential for exposure to blood and/or body fluids.

Physical Demands:

Sitting - Occasionally

Standing/Walking - Frequently

Kneeling/Stooping - Rarely

Bending/Climbing - Rarely

Reaching above shoulder, at waist or below waist - Rarely

Lifting/Pushing or Pulling up to 40 pounds - Rarely

Lifting/Pushing or Pulling over 40 pounds - Never

Typing/Filing - Occasionally

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.