Job Description
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
Job Tags
Full time, Part time, Work experience placement,