Strong clinical knowledge in pediatric and neonatal care
Experience in collaborative healthcare settings
Responsibilities
Participate in patient rounds with healthcare providers
Evaluate medication prescribing patterns for improvement
Conduct drug use evaluations
Educate patients, families, and healthcare practitioners
Engage in medication safety initiatives
Develop and maintain monitoring criteria for specific patient sub-specialties
Represent the Pharmacy Department in system-wide committees
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Health and dependent care flexible spending accounts
403(b) retirement plan
Paid time off and sick leave
Short-term and optional long-term disability insurance
Life insurance and supplemental coverage
Tuition assistance and employee assistance program
Full Job Description
Summary:
Provides pharmaceutical care according to professional standards and practices and complies with all Federal and State regulations in the practice of Pharmacy at Virtua. Clinical pharmacy services to include direct patient care in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit and Pediatrics at Virtua Voorhees Hospital. Additional responsibilities to include collaborating with other specialties as needed, providing education to providers and nurses in addition to serving as a resource for drug information; developing guidelines and protocols, education for pharmacy department and clinical departments as needed. Participation in system-wide committees such as Pharmacy & Therapeutics Committee, Maternal-Child Health Practice Council, NICU Committees and others, in addition to precepting pharmacy residents and pharmacy students.
Position Responsibilities: • Participates in patient rounds (or equivalent) with appropriate individuals including physicians, nurses and other health care providers. • Evaluates medication prescribing patterns and identifies opportunities for improving drug therapy. • Drug Use Evaluations • Provide education to patients/families, and other health care practitioners. • Participate in medication safety initiatives • Works within key sub-specialty areas to develop and maintain specific routine monitoring criteria for these patients. • Represents the Pharmacy Dept. in system wide and divisional committees as needed.
Required Education:
Graduate of an accredited College of Pharmacy with Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree or BS and comparable clinical experience.
Annual Salary: $124,602 - $199,995 The actual salary/rate will vary based on applicant's experience as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.
Virtua offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time colleagues, including, but not limited to: medical/prescription, dental and vision insurance; health and dependent care flexible spending accounts; 403(b) (401(k) subject to collective bargaining agreement); paid time off, paid sick leave as provided under state and local paid sick leave laws, short-term disability and optional long-term disability, colleague and dependent life insurance and supplemental life and AD&D insurance; tuition assistance, and an employee assistance program that includes free counseling sessions. Eligibility for benefits is governed by the applicable plan documents and policies.
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About Virtua
Virtua is a non-profit healthcare system that provides a wide range of services to patients in southern New Jersey. The system includes four hospitals, multiple outpatient centers, and a variety of other healthcare facilities. Virtua was founded in 1998 and is headquartered in Marlton, New Jersey. The system is committed to providing high-quality care and services to its patients, and has received numerous awards and recognitions for its efforts.
