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.