Advanced Pharmacist - Per Diem
Company: Atlantic Health System
Location: Summit
Posted on: April 5, 2026
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Job Description:
Description This advanced pharmacist role includes specialized
practice areas such as Oncology/Infusion, Pediatrics/Neonates, and
Unit-Based clinical services. Pharmacists in these roles contribute
to patient-centered care by reviewing and optimizing medication
therapy, identifying treatment issues, and ensuring adherence to
clinical, regulatory, and institutional standards. They support
quality and safety initiatives, participate in policy development,
and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to enhance medication
use and patient outcomes. The role also involves training,
mentoring, and precepting pharmacy staff, students, and residents.
Cross-training across specialty areas may be required to support
operational excellence. Oncology/Infusion Reviews and monitors
patient plans (therapy and treatment) for appropriateness based on
current clinical and institutional guidelines, as well as
patient-specific criteria Identifies treatment issues and
medication misuse Assesses all medication orders to ensure they
meet established standards and practice guidelines of Atlantic
Health Cancer Center Advises clinicians on drug selection based on
current clinical guidelines to optimize drug therapy based on
patient specific considerations such as laboratory values and
clinical condition Adheres to safety requirements in the handling
and preparation of chemotherapy and other hazardous agents
according to current guidelines (USP 797, USP 800, ASHP, NIOSH)
Participates in educational activities and answers drug information
questions Participates in the training, education and mentoring of
other pharmacists and technicians and precepting of pharmacy
students and pharmacy residents Participates in quality, safety and
other project work related to oncology service in the outpatient
infusion setting Travel to other infusion sites is required
Qualifications Education/Experience 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.
Works majority of time in a given specialty PLUS has more than 1
year of experience in a specialized area OR Works more than 1 year
in a specialized area PLUS has PGY-1 Pharmacy Residency OR Has
PGY-2 Pharmacy Residency in a specialized area
Keywords: Atlantic Health System, Hamden , Advanced Pharmacist - Per Diem, Healthcare , Summit, Connecticut
