CarePoint Health is one of New Jersey’s leading health care systems comprised of three long-standing and highly-regarded hospitals – Christ Hospital in Jersey City, Hoboken University Medical Center and Bayonne Medical Center. CarePoint united three area hospitals to provide 360-degree-coordinated care by integrating the medical facilities and physician networks associated with these institutions. With over 4,500 employees, CarePoint is the largest private employer in Hudson County, New Jersey and each year provides care to over 300,000 individuals.

CarePoint prides itself on its patient-focused approach to care delivery, with an emphasis on preventative medicine, health education, and disease management. Leveraging its vast network of physicians and healthcare experts, CarePoint is quickly becoming recognized as a leader in the broader healthcare landscape as it pioneers creative solutions to address urgent population health needs.

Directs development, implementation, and maintenance of clinical pharmacy services. Oversees the clinical program and coordinates individual pharmacists in performance of these duties.

Oversees the financial success of the established programs.

Facilitates the development and implementation of treatment guidelines, protocols, formulary changes, and critical pathways as approved by appropriate committees.

Facilitates the identification, resolution, implementation, and communication of cost-effective medication use issues in collaboration with the medical staff.

Supports the pharmacy’s economic efforts.

Provides clinical consultation and clarification to practitioners. Suggests appropriate cost-effective therapeutic alternatives to medical staff as needed.

Conduct educational programs for the pharmacy, medical and nursing staff on pharmaceutical care and drug therapy.

Trains and assesses clinical competency of pharmacy personnel and direct oversight of daily activities.

Publishes a newsletter for physicians, pharmacy, and other health professionals.

Oversees the preparation of drug reviews, MUE criteria, antibiotic sensitivity data, adverse drug reactions, and medication error reporting.

Serves on Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee and other related committees.

Precepts pharmacy students

Assist in preparation and implementation of facility policy and procedures as needed

Manage, plan, organize and evaluate the staff and activities of clinical pharmacy services.

Assist the Director of Pharmacy with the development of new and maintenance of existing clinical pharmacy programs

Provides Project Management and appropriate delegation of responsibility for effective daily clinical pharmacy operations.

Ensures proper fiscal management of Pharmacy Budgeting goals and technology initiatives.

Actively participates in meetings and conferences relative to Medication Management, Patient Safety and Pharmacy support services.

Writes and conducts performance reviews in an effective and timely manner, with consideration for career ladders and growth.

Performs other related duties as assigned or requested

• Education:   Doctorate degree from an accredited ACPE College of Pharmacy - Required
• Work Experience:  Completion of a Pharmacy Practice Residency - Required
• PGY-1 Required       PGY-2 ( preferred)
• Licensure/Certifications:  NJ Pharmacist license (required)

• Competitive pay
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401k with Company match
• Generous paid time off
• Paid Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Advancement and career development opportunities

Covid-19 and Influenza Vaccinations are a requirement for employment at CarePoint Health. If you are not currently vaccinated you will be required to receive the vaccination prior to hire date if you are offered employment, unless you request and receive an approved medical or religious exemption from CarePoint.

CarePoint Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, gender, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by law.