PHARMACISTS

Company: Kennedy Health SystemStatus: Full Time, EmployeeJob Category: Medical/HealthRelevant Work Experience: 2+ to 5 YearsEducation Level: Bachelor's Degree Contact: Kennedy is one of the region's largest employers, with more than 3,520 employees working at our various sites in an array of professional, technical and support positions. We are also a 614 licensed bed health system and one of only four hospitals in the state to have been designated as a Principal hospital for the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey. Other services and programs are based at other sites including Kennedy's state-of-the-art Ambulatory Surgical Center in Washington Township, the Outpatient Dialysis Centers in Stratford and Washington Township, a Behavioral Medicine Program in Cherry Hill, the Nursing Home facility in Washington Township, and the Home Health Care Program. PHARMACISTSKennedy Health System is seeking Pharmacists to work full time, part time and relief at our Cherry Hill, Washington Township, and Stratford, NJ campuses. The Pharmacist will be responsible for the management of pharmaceuticals at assigned campus. Duties include supervising overall medication use that is safe and effective to increase the probability of desired patient outcomes as observed by Supervisor and through incident and outcome reports; ensures the provision of processes to optimize pharmaceutical care, including minimizing the risk of adverse events and medication errors; promotes safe and effective age-specific drug therapy by reviewing and evaluating physician orders. The pharmacist is responsible for the following processes: provision of drug information; following established policies and procedures; adhering to state, federal regulations and pertinent accrediting bodies; clarifying orders; educating associates, patients and families; performing clinical functions; participating in patient -focused care; supervising ancillary pharmacy associates; and performing functions of profiling, preparing, screening and dispensing of pharmaceuticals. Collaborates with physicians, medical professionals, staff, patients and families to ensure the quality of pharmaceutical care given.We require a BS in Pharmacy, New Jersey Licensure, previous pharmacy experience, successful completion of a pharmacy program from an accredited school of pharmacy, current registration with the New Jersey State Board of Examiners of Pharmacy as a Registered Pharmacist. Proficiency in identifying patient-specific dosing and evaluating outcomes of pharmaceutical interventions also required.For immediate consideration, apply online: www.kennedyhealth.org EOE