Clinical Pharmacist- Ambulatory Care – Cardiology; PER DIEM - Medical

Overview

The Clinical Pharmacist delivers comprehensive, patient-centered pharmaceutical care across a variety of specialty areas, including Behavioral Health, Critical Care, Emergency Medicine, Infectious Disease, Pediatrics/Neonates, Oncology, Inpatient Transitions of Care, Investigational Drug Services, and Opioid Stewardship, among others. Responsibilities include reviewing and optimizing medication therapy, performing medication reconciliation, monitoring therapeutic outcomes, managing adverse drug events, and providing patient and caregiver education. The pharmacist collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans, participates in clinical rounds, and provides drug information and pharmacotherapy recommendations.

The role contributes to quality improvement initiatives, policy and protocol development, and clinical projects. The Clinical Pharmacist conducts medication use evaluations and research, and ensures compliance with institutional, state, and federal regulations to support safe, effective, and evidence-based medication use.

• Conduct comprehensive medication history and medication reconciliation reviews for cardiology patients, focusing on those at high risk of readmission (e.g., heart failure).
• Perform medication optimization, including assessment of medication access and affordability, and recommend appropriate alternatives or assistance programs when barriers are identified.
• Provide patient education on medication regimens, adherence strategies, and self-management of chronic cardiovascular conditions.
• Establish medication management goals of therapy in collaboration with patients and the care team, and monitor progress toward those goals.
• Address patient‑related medication questions from physicians and practice staff, serving as a drug information resource for the cardiology practice.
• Collaborate with inpatient clinical pharmacists to ensure continuity of care across care settings, including post‑discharge follow‑up and transitions of care support.
• Participate in and contribute to quality and process improvement projects related to ambulatory cardiology medication management and readmission reduction.
• Document clinical interventions and patient encounters accurately and in a timely manner in the electronic health record.

• Graduation from an accredited School of Pharmacy with PharmD required.
• Current active registration and licensure with the State of New Jersey Board of Pharmacy required.
• Previous hospital pharmacy experience (2+ years) preferred.
• PGY1 or PGY2 pharmacy residency training, or 2 years of clinical pharmacy experience in the assigned area.

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Coverage (22.5 hours per week or above for full‑time and part‑time team members).
• Life & AD–D Insurance.
• Short‑Term and Long‑Term Disability (with options to supplement).
• 403(b) Retirement Plan:
  Employer match, additional non‑elective contribution.
• Paid Time Off & Paid Sick Leave.
• Tuition Assistance, Advancement & Academic Advising.
• Parental, Adoption, Surrogacy Leave.
• Backup and On‑Site Childcare.
• Well‑Being Rewards.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Fertility Benefits, Healthy Pregnancy Program.
• Flexible Spending & Commuter Accounts.
• Pet, Home & Auto, Identity Theft and Legal Insurance.

Note:

In compliance with the NJ Pay Transparency Act (effective Sunday, June 1, 2025), all job postings will include the hourly wage or salary (or a range), as well as this summary of benefits. Final compensation and benefit eligibility may vary by role and employment status and will be confirmed at the time of offer.

EEO STATEMENT
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