Clinical Pharmacist-UCHC Northern Region

Position Details

Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title	Clinical Pharmacist-UCHC Northern Region
Job Category	Staff & Executive – Medical (Clinical) – Pharmacology
Department	UCHC-Ph-Edna Mahan Corr Facility
Overview	University Correctional Health Care (UCHC), operating within Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is dedicated to excellence in providing physical, mental health, dental and sex offender treatment services to those involved in the criminal and juvenile justice systems in New Jersey. UCHC operates with a total budget of $150 million and approximately 1,100 staff serving roughly 20,500 inmates in twelve adult correctional facilities, 400 residents in fourteen JJC locations, and 1,000 individuals in ten state parole board offices. We are committed to being a leader in the delivery of effective, compassionate and accessible care informed by research within correctional environments. We Care. We Teach. We Heal. We Improve. Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is a leading national research university and the state of New Jersey’s preeminent, comprehensive public institution of higher education. Established in 1766 and celebrating a milestone 250th anniversary in 2016, the university is the eighth oldest higher education institution in the United States. More than 67,000 students and 22,000 faculty and staff learn, work, and serve the public at Rutgers locations across New Jersey and around the world.
Posting Summary	Under the direction of the UCHC Director of Pharmacy, the Clinical Pharmacist Specialist is responsible for University Correctional Health Care (UCHC) clinical pharmaceutical services and monitoring clinical guidelines with New Jersey Department of Corrections (NJDOC) Ensures standards of professional and ethical practice in the provision of pharmaceutical services within the institution are maintained. Represents the Director of Pharmacy when necessary. Among the key duties of this position are the following: Provides clinical pharmacy services for optimal cost-effective patient care. Reviews physician orders to determine therapeutic rationale and appropriate patient regimens. Complete polypharmacy reviews and laboratory monitoring. Provides and directs clinical intervention programs to enhance medication selection, administration, and dosing. Monitors performance of clinical initiatives. Maintain formulary compliance through cost analysis and adherence to clinical guidelines. Reviews existing clinical services and develops new guidelines as part of performance improvement that targets optimal medication therapies and patient outcomes
Position Status	Full Time
Hours Per Week	37.50
Daily Work Shift	Day
Work Arrangement	This position requires a full onsite work arrangement.
FLSA	Exempt
Grade	38S
Position Salary
Annual Minimum Salary	123321.000
Annual Mid Range Salary	149369.000
Annual Maximum Salary	178874.000
Standard Hours	37.50
Union Description	HPAE, Local 5094
Payroll Designation	PeopleSoft
Benefits	Rutgers offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees. For details, please go to http://uhr.rutgers.edu/benefits/benefits-overview .
Seniority Unit
Terms of Appointment	Staff – 12 month
Position Pension Eligibility	ABP

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience
Certifications/Licenses
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities	Graduate of an accredited College of Pharmacy with a minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in Pharmacy. Current, unrestricted license to practice pharmacy in the State of NJ. At least three (3) years of Pharmacist experience with enhanced clinical responsibilities or successful completion of a PGY1 pharmacy residency and/or demonstrated knowledge to perform the essential duties of the job. A valid driver’s license is required and must possess own vehicle.
Preferred Qualifications	Master’s Degree or Doctorate in Pharmacy (Pharm D.) Degree preferred. Knowledge of various drug distribution systems is preferred.
Equipment Utilized
Physical Demands and Work Environment
Special Conditions

Posting Details

Posting Number	24ST0135
Posting Open Date
Special Instructions to Applicants
Regional Campus	Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS)
Home Location Campus	Off Campus
City	Northern Region
State	NJ
Location Details	Northern Region of NJ

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