Omnicare

Pharmacist

How to Apply for this Job
Company: Omnicare Mail To: 121 Algonquin Parkway Whippany New Jersey 07981 Phone: 888-227-2043 Use one of the above methods to apply for this job.

• Job ID:
• Date:05/06/2008
• Location:Whippany
• State:New Jersey
• Degree:BS
• Salary:Not Specified   Why?

Job Types:

Clinical Pharmacist, Hospital Pharmacist, Staff Pharmacist

ESSENTIAL POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES: Work as a pharmacist in all areas of the pharmacy which include, but is not limited to: edit sheets and label check, phones, product check, packaging check, and IV?s Work on rotation within the consulting department and fulfill all responsibilities of a consultant pharmacist while on the rotation Complete special work related project activities (i.e. write for Pulse, Med Watch, and Kaleidoscope Views, precept interns and externs, attend work related seminars, complete research projects, provide phone tips) as assigned by your supervisor Attend and participate in pharmacist staff meetings Facilitate communication between client facilities and the pharmacy in regards to dispensing function Handle emergency medication orders in a timely and consistent manner Work scheduled weekday, weekend, and on call rotations Identify medication errors in dispensing and forward the information to the dispensing manager for follow-up Provide all possible clinical drug information and research products as requested by our client facilities, in addition to redirecting requests to the appropriate department Help in the education of computer operators and/or technician in product choice for orders Supervise non RPh activities as necessary Perform control medication inventory as assigned by supervisor Perform other related duties as assigned by supervisor DECISION MAKING AUTHORITY: Ordering C-II agents on a prn basis Handling of emergency orders and orders for items not stocked at the pharmacy Ability to prioritize MINIMUM EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS (including licenses if necessary): Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy from a recognized and approved college of pharmacy A valid Pharmacist License is required Current CPR and First - Aid certification PREFERRED EXPERIENCE: At discretion of department manager - one (1) year LTC experience preferred, clinical experience helpful OTHER SKILLS (including any equipment necessary to operate): Must be able to travel on a prn basis Visual ability to examine large volumes of highly detailed printed data Physical mobility required to perform dispensing functions in the pharmacy in addition to that required of an individual responsible for multiple interactions within the company Ability to access information on a proprietary software computer system Demonstrating problem-solving aptitude necessary for the dispensing action Must be flexible with work hours Must be organized and have the ability to schedule their time in an effective manner Must be able to communicate effectively with other health care professionals and patients Must be capable of meeting the requirements as specified for the dispensing pharmacist position Other responsibilities as designated by supervisor

Contact:Darlene Gartner-Pinion

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