Travel Pharmacist
Morristown, NJ
Med Ninjas
4x10 hrs, Nights

Location: Morristown, New Jersey
Schedule: Night Shift, 9:00 PM – 7:00 AM
Work Schedule: 4 × 10-hour shifts per week
Experience: 2+ years of hospital pharmacy experience preferred

Job Summary

We are seeking a qualified Pharmacist for a healthcare facility in Morristown, NJ. The ideal candidate will have strong clinical pharmacy knowledge, medication management skills, and experience in hospital pharmacy operations. Previous oncology or infusion center experience is preferred.

Key Responsibilities

1. Medication Profiling and Order Verification

• Review patient profiles, diagnoses, allergies, laboratory results, and other relevant clinical information.

• Verify medication orders for the correct drug, dosage, route, and frequency.

• Identify potential drug interactions, contraindications, and medication-related concerns.

• Recommend appropriate alternative therapies when necessary.

2. Medication Dispensing

• Accurately and promptly dispense medications and prescriptions.

• Process medication requests received by phone, fax, computer, and in person.

• Ensure appropriate medication availability while considering patient needs and cost-effective alternatives.

3. Medication Checking and Quality Assurance

• Verify unit-dose medications, automated dispensing cabinets, floor stock, and emergency medication kits.

• Check IV preparations, repackaged medications, and compounded products for accuracy.

• Maintain accurate documentation and follow established medication safety procedures.

4. Sterile Compounding

• Prepare and supervise sterile IV medications, including antineoplastic agents.

• Follow aseptic techniques and hazardous drug handling precautions.

• Demonstrate knowledge of IV equipment, total parenteral nutrition (TPN), and sterile compounding procedures.

• Maintain appropriate documentation and quality control standards.

5. Clinical Pharmacy Services

• Monitor patient medication therapies and identify potential medication-related problems.

• Recommend appropriate clinical interventions and formulary alternatives.

• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to optimize patient outcomes.

6. Drug Information and Patient Education

• Provide accurate drug information to healthcare professionals, patients, and families.

• Research medication-related questions using appropriate clinical resources.

• Support patient education and safe medication practices.

7. Performance Improvement and Team Collaboration

• Support pharmacy quality improvement and cost-saving initiatives.

• Coordinate with pharmacy technicians to maintain efficient workflow.

• Provide professional, courteous service to patients and healthcare staff.

8. Education and Training

• Complete required competency training and continuing education.

• Assist with the training and development of pharmacy employees, students, and residents.

• Stay updated on new medications, therapies, and pharmacy practices.

Required Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited School of Pharmacy.

• Current, active pharmacist license issued by the New Jersey Board of Pharmacy.

Preferred Qualifications

• 2+ years of hospital pharmacy experience.

• Previous oncology or infusion center experience.

• Knowledge of sterile IV compounding and hazardous drug handling.

• Strong clinical judgment, attention to detail, and medication safety skills.