Inpatient Pharmacist
Freehold, New Jersey
CentraState Medical Center

Pharmacist Inpatient - Travel/Contract

Location: Freehold, New Jersey
Contract Length: 26 weeks

Job Description

• Operational Pharmacist role involving review, verification, and dispensing of medication orders.
• Preparation of sterile and hazardous medications per USP standards.
• Management of controlled substances.
• Completion of medication histories, reconciliation, and patient education.
• Clinical responsibilities include performing clinical interventions, monitoring therapy for optimal outcomes, and providing drug information to healthcare teams and patients.
• Primarily day shift (8:00 AM – 4:00 PM), with some evening shifts (3:00 PM – 11:00 PM) as needed.
• Every other weekend required.
• Holiday shifts required (1–2 based on contract length).
• No on-call or floating required.
• Scrubs or business casual attire, any color.
• Must be fully vaccinated including COVID booster.
• Experience with Epic charting required.
• Experience with Pyxis and carousel technology preferred but not required.
• First-time travelers accepted.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Pharmacist license in New Jersey.
• Minimum 1 year of pharmacist experience, with experience within the last year required.
• Experience with Epic electronic health record system.
• Must be fully vaccinated including COVID booster.

Certifications & Competencies

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - AHA or RQI accepted.
• BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA or RQI accepted.
• Pharmacology Competency Exam within 12 months of start, must score >80%.
• Unit competency exam within 12 months of start, must score >80%.

Health & Background Requirements

• Background check within 30 days of start covering past 7 years, including state police, federal criminal, sex offender, OIG/SAM, education verification, and more. Must be completed through designated vendor.
• Physical exam or "Fit for Work" statement within 12 months of start including weight, height, and blood pressure.
• 10-panel urine drug screen within 30 days of start using MRO process.
• Immunizations and titers required:

  • Positive MMR titer with booster if low.
  • Positive Varicella titer with booster if low.
  • Hepatitis B titer preferred; declination allowed.
• Negative TB test (IGRA Quantaferon Gold or TSPOT) within 1 year of start or 2-step PPD as substitute. TB questionnaire required if history of positive TB.
• Flu vaccine or approved medical/religious exemption required during flu season; declinations not accepted.
• COVID vaccination required; medical/religious exemptions allowed but declinations not accepted.

Scheduling & Work Hours

• 40 hours per week, typically 5 days x 8 hours.
• Day shift primarily, with some evening shifts as needed.
• Every other weekend and 1–2 holidays required.

Additional Information

• RTLS badge may be issued; traveler responsible for $37.50 fee if lost or not returned.
• Photo for badge must be passport style (headshot, shoulders up, no hats/masks/sunglasses, white or neutral background).
• Several time-sensitive facility-specific documents and attestations must be completed within 48 hours of signing, including email access, security access, and privacy/confidentiality statements.
• Two current references related to the position required, completed by a supervisor or manager within the past 2 years.
• Employment application or resume required.
• Skills checklist related to the position/unit required.
• Work history verification for past 2 years required, with specific New Jersey state mandates for verification.

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