Job Description
Position Details
Position Information
Recruitment/Posting Title
Staff Pharmacist (Research)
Job Category
Staff & Executive - Healthcare - Pharmacy
Department
CINJ-Pharmacy
Overview
RUTGERS CANCER INSTITUTE VISION, MISSION, AND CORE VALUES: VISION: Through our science, our evidence-based actions, our openness, and our respect for those we serve, we will advance cancer-focused research worldwide and reduce the burden of cancer in our catchment area. By engaging with and empowering our exceptionally diverse populations, and addressing their questions and fears, we will engender hope for cancer patients and their families and play a critical role in strengthening the fabric of our communities by gaining and protecting their trust and providing access to the outstanding oncology care each person deserves.
MISSION: Our mission is to accelerate scientific discovery focused on understanding cancer, innovating cancer treatment, and improving cancer prevention; to provide outstanding, novel, and compassionate patient care; to provide evidence-based and culturally informed education to physicians, nurses, researchers, staff, and the community; and to achieve cancer health equity in our state through outreach to and engagement of our extraordinarily diverse communities.
CORE VALUES: Curiosity and Discovery : encouraging an environment of continuous inquiry, creativity, and innovation to generate new knowledge
Integrity : earning the trust of those we serve and each other through honesty, transparency, accountability, and continuous reflection
Collaboration : approaching all opportunities with an understanding that together we are better and can achieve more; promoting and maintaining an environment of teamwork and shared knowledge
Respect and Caring : consistently demonstrating caring, compassion, and respect through our words and actions
Perseverance : maintaining an unwavering commitment to our mission; embracing change, overcoming obstacles, and creating and recreating the path to achieve our goals
Posting Summary
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey is seeking a Staff Pharmacist (Research) within the Pharmacy Department at the Rutgers Cancer Institute.
The primary purpose of the Research Staff Pharmacist is to fulfill daily operational responsibilities which assure the safe and effective use of investigational medications in our patients in support of the objectives of the Office of Research Subjects (OHRS). The Research Staff Pharmacist adheres to contemporary standards of practice in fulfilling these responsibilities.
Among the key duties for this position are the following:
- Collaborates with OHRS, the multidisciplinary medical team, the Sponsors and CROs as required for study activation including site initiation visits, EMR & Vestigo builds, staff education
- Performs patient management including eligibility review, chart prep prior to treatment, investigational order verification. Maintains current patient specific information (patient profiles) in the prescribed format.
- Reviews physician orders at the time of receipt for drug related problems. Compares new orders with current patient specific information. Resolves all drug related problems in conference with the prescribing physician, when necessary.
- Confers with pharmacy colleagues and/or nurses when appropriate to detect, correct or prevent drug related problems.
- Interviews patients when appropriate in order to obtain relevant clinical information.
- Prioritizes the processing of medication orders according to clinical importance and other relevant factors.
- Checks all profile entries for accuracy and completeness.
- Participates in the preparation and checks all investigation medications prior to dispensing for accuracy and completeness.
- Controls and dispenses investigational medications under approved protocols. Completes required documentation.
- Prepares or supervises the preparation of investigational medication(s), when necessary or appropriate; includes chemotherapy, IV piggyback solutions, extemporaneous compounding.
- Prepares and labels extemporaneously compounded non-sterile research pharmaceuticals including the counting and auditing of oral chemotherapy.
- Documents and confirms documentation of patients' adherence to oral chemotherapy clinical trials through "pill counts".
FLSA
Nonexempt
Grade
37C
Salary Details
Minimum Salary
58.470
Mid Range Salary
70.780
Maximum Salary
84.790
Offer Information
The final salary offer may be determined by several factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate's qualifications, experience, and expertise, and availability of department or grant funds to support the position. We also take into consideration market benchmarks, if and when appropriate, and internal equity to ensure fair compensation relative to the university's broader compensation structure. We are committed to offering competitive and flexible compensation packages to attract and retain top talent.
Benefits
Rutgers provides a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. The specific benefits vary based on the position and may include:
- Medical, prescription drug, and dental coverage
- Paid vacation, holidays, and various leave programs
- Competitive retirement benefits, including defined contribution plans and voluntary tax-deferred savings options
- Employee and dependent educational benefits (when applicable)
- Life insurance coverage
- Employee discount programs
Position Status
Full Time
Working Hours
Standard Hours
40.00
Daily Work Shift
Work Arrangement
This position requires a fully on-site work arrangement.
Union Description
HPAE 5094
Payroll Designation
PeopleSoft
Seniority Unit
Terms of Appointment
Staff - 12 month
Position Pension Eligibility
ABP
Qualifications
Minimum Education and Experience
- Must be licensed and registered by the New Jersey State Board Pharmacy.
Certifications/Licenses
- Must be licensed and registered by the New Jersey State Board Pharmacy.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Must be computer literate with proficiency and working knowledge of database and reporting tools such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint.
- Effective oral and written communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications
Equipment Utilized
Physical Demands and Work Environment
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
- Standing, sitting, walking, talking and hearing.
- No special vision requirements.
- Lifting up to 25 lbs.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
- Office environment. Moderate noise.
- Good conditions, IV preparation exposes employee to "clear" needle stick injury.
- Chemotherapy preparation requires some exposure to potentially harmful chemicals and medications.
- Detailed procedures including the use of protective apparatus and equipment are followed to minimize or eliminate exposure.
Special Conditions
Posting Details
Posting Number
25ST2333
Posting Open Date
Special Instructions to Applicants
Regional Campus
Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS)
Home Location Campus
Rutgers University - New Brunswick
City
New Brunswick
State
NJ
Location Details
Pre-employment Screenings
All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings.
Immunization Requirements
Under Policy 100.3.1 Immunization Policy for Covered Individuals, if employment will commence during Flu Season, Rutgers University may require certain prospective employees to provide proof that they are vaccinated against Seasonal Influenza for the current Flu Season, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption. Additional infection control and safety policies may apply. Prospective employees should speak with their hiring manager to determine which policies apply to the role or position for which they are applying. Failure to provide proof of vaccination for any required vaccines or obtain a medical or religious exemption from the University will result in rescission of a candidate's offer of employment or disciplinary action up to and including termination.
Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
It is university policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all its employees and applicants for employment regardless of their race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, disability status, liability for military service, protected veteran status, affectional or sexual orientation, atypical cellular or blood trait, genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing), or any other category protected by law. As an institution, we encourage all qualified applicants to apply. For additional information please see the Non-Discrimination Statement at the following web address:
Job Tags
Full time, Seasonal work, Work at office, Worldwide, Flexible hours, Shift work,