IMPACT OF THE U.S. PHARMACIST SHORTAGE
FACT SHEET
A study of compounding IV admixtures, conducted across five hospitals, found 9 out of every 100 IV doses mixed in the hospital pharmacy contained at least one error, posing a substantial risk to patients.
The American Society of Health-System Pharmacists estimates a moderate to severe shortage of staff at 90 percent of its hospital pharmacies.
There is a strong correlation between pharmacist shortages and patient safety. Shortages in pharmacy staff may increase error hazards because of understaffed work shifts and individual workers' work durations and volumes.
Reasons for errors include pharmacy workplace noise levels, number of interruptions, the differences in the amount of staffing available, and the extreme workload placed on individual staff members.
Pharmacists have a major role in identifying improvements in the drug use and distribution process and other steps that can be taken to reduce the likelihood of medication errors. Carrying out this responsibility is particularly challenging during a time of pharmacist shortage.
Key factors contributing to the shortage of pharmacists include: increased use of prescription medicines, the expansion of pharmacy practice and pharmacists' roles, and the changing pharmacists workforce.
The decline in pharmacy graduates has been accompanied by a corresponding decline in numbers of applications to pharmacy schools.
Facts provided by: BBRUANUSA
A blog for all Pharmacists to discuss the daily challenges facing them in their pharmacy career search. This blog focuses on giving current information on the ever changing landscape of pharmacy and also providing insight into education, job search, salary, salary negotiation, interview, job preparation, career development and career satisfaction.
Wednesday, December 5, 2007
Tuesday, December 4, 2007
Ummmmmmmm, the dog ate my resume.
Hello All,
As in the past, I have placed my companies lists on this blog to show how we prepare our top notch pharmacy candidates for a job interview. Today I have a list of ten of the biggest interview mistakes. If you would like to lose a job offer there is no quicker way than to do just one of the ten things on this list. I hope you everyone enjoys the reading. I have attached a link to this post, just click on the title and read. This list was not one created by Infinity Search Group but one that I believe has some really good advice and is similar to a lot of pre-interview prep lists out there.
As in the past, I have placed my companies lists on this blog to show how we prepare our top notch pharmacy candidates for a job interview. Today I have a list of ten of the biggest interview mistakes. If you would like to lose a job offer there is no quicker way than to do just one of the ten things on this list. I hope you everyone enjoys the reading. I have attached a link to this post, just click on the title and read. This list was not one created by Infinity Search Group but one that I believe has some really good advice and is similar to a lot of pre-interview prep lists out there.
Tuesday, November 27, 2007
So you want to be a pharmacist, ehhhhh.
I have posted an article from monster about a running theme here on this blog. Retail V. Hospital which is the best choice for new grads or any pharmacist in general, I think both practices have their good points and bad points and I think there are a lot more options than just these two areas for pharmacists these days. The world of pharmacy is ever changing and there more options today than ever.
Wednesday, November 14, 2007
Hot Jobs
Hello All,
We have a couple of new jobs available this week.
Director of Pharmacy Small Hospital- Greater Ft Lauderdale area.
Pharmacy Clinical Coordinator- Greater Ft Lauderdale area.
Clinical Services Manager- North Bergen, New Jersey.
Clinical Pharmacist-Ocean City, New Jersey
If you are interested or know of someone who is interested in hearing more about these jobs please call Nader 866-538-0715 or email your resume to nayoub@infinitysg.com please put the job title in the subject line of email.
We have a couple of new jobs available this week.
Director of Pharmacy Small Hospital- Greater Ft Lauderdale area.
Pharmacy Clinical Coordinator- Greater Ft Lauderdale area.
Clinical Services Manager- North Bergen, New Jersey.
Clinical Pharmacist-Ocean City, New Jersey
If you are interested or know of someone who is interested in hearing more about these jobs please call Nader 866-538-0715 or email your resume to nayoub@infinitysg.com please put the job title in the subject line of email.
Tuesday, November 6, 2007
Money, Money, Money Mo--ney.....MONEY
I have attached an article to the post showing that salaries for pharmacists are increasing on a nationwide basis. It also shows that institutional pharmacies are slowly but surely catching up to retail. It makes me want to pose a question to everyone. If you add all the factors, experience career advancement, work environment and schedule do these factors make institutional pharmacies a better place to work at the end of the day, even though the retail pharmacies do pay quite a bit more and are sometimes just as flexible with schedule. I would like to hear your opinion on this particular issue please feel free to post.
Tuesday, October 23, 2007
Pharmacy Jobs
Hello All,
I have four new jobs very hot jobs in New Jersey.
Clinical Pharmacist-Home infusion North Jersey 9-5 1 saturday every sixth weekend.
Clinical Pharmacist-Home infusion North Jersey 9:6:30 every other weekend on call.
Staff Pharmacist-Hospital North Jersey overnight 7on-7off work 70 get paid for 80.
Staff Pharmacist-Hospital South Jersey 2nd shift 2:30-11:00 great pay way above scale on par with retail.
If you are interested please feel free to call us at 866-538-0715, fax your resume to 610-616-4410 or email your resume to nayoub@infinitysg.com.
I have four new jobs very hot jobs in New Jersey.
Clinical Pharmacist-Home infusion North Jersey 9-5 1 saturday every sixth weekend.
Clinical Pharmacist-Home infusion North Jersey 9:6:30 every other weekend on call.
Staff Pharmacist-Hospital North Jersey overnight 7on-7off work 70 get paid for 80.
Staff Pharmacist-Hospital South Jersey 2nd shift 2:30-11:00 great pay way above scale on par with retail.
If you are interested please feel free to call us at 866-538-0715, fax your resume to 610-616-4410 or email your resume to nayoub@infinitysg.com.
Is there room for the little guy anymore.
I am reposting this particular post from back in June after reading a couple articles recently regarding the slower and lower medicaid reimbursements to local pharmacies that are driving them out of business and crippling legislation around the corner.You can read one such article if you click on the post title. I would love to hear everyone's thoughts on this particular issue so please leave a message.
Is there room for the little any more? I was driving around my town the other day and I happened to notice a little drug store called Mel's Pharmacy. I thought wow that is great the little guy is holding out against the big chains like Target, Walgreens, CVS. Mel actually has two stores in our town and has been there since I can remember. What is it that is keeping these little guys in open. I have my theories, like here in my town people like going to same people they have been dealing with for as long as they can remember their children like to do the same, same doctors, same mechanics and same barbers, heck I followed my barber out twenty miles when he moved because he had cut my hair since I was a child now that I don't have much hair I have moved on. They all provide the same services so what is it about these little guys, and by the way I do not live in small, I am 10 or so miles outside a large east coast city and there are 3 large chain drug stores within three miles of mel's. I would like every ones thoughts on this!
Is there room for the little any more? I was driving around my town the other day and I happened to notice a little drug store called Mel's Pharmacy. I thought wow that is great the little guy is holding out against the big chains like Target, Walgreens, CVS. Mel actually has two stores in our town and has been there since I can remember. What is it that is keeping these little guys in open. I have my theories, like here in my town people like going to same people they have been dealing with for as long as they can remember their children like to do the same, same doctors, same mechanics and same barbers, heck I followed my barber out twenty miles when he moved because he had cut my hair since I was a child now that I don't have much hair I have moved on. They all provide the same services so what is it about these little guys, and by the way I do not live in small, I am 10 or so miles outside a large east coast city and there are 3 large chain drug stores within three miles of mel's. I would like every ones thoughts on this!
Thursday, October 4, 2007
Announcement
NABP cautiously estimates early November NAPLEX reinstatement
Civil lawsuit filed against University of Georgia pharmacy professor for allegedly sharing test questions.
The National Association of Boards of Pharmacy (NABP) “cautiously estimates” an early-November reinstatement of the American Pharmacist Licensure Examination (NAPLEX) and Georgia Multistate Pharmacy Jurisprudence Examination (MPJE). Both exams were suspended on August 25, leaving many recent graduates in a difficult position. Of note, while the NAPLEX is suspended nationwide, the Georgia MPJE is the only law exam affected by the suspension—those in all other states remain active.
In a September 6 headline on its homepage, NABP wrote that the “rapid reactivation timeline is possible thanks to the strength of the programs and processes that NABP has in place and despite these programs having sustained significant damage that may have completely destroyed other programs.” The “damage” refers to the alleged actions of Flynn Warren Jr., BPharm, a professor at the University of Georgia College of Pharmacy since 1985. Retired since July 1 but still teaching elective classes at the college, Warren is well known for his long-running NAPLEX review course. NABP’s allegations are that Warren attained questions from test takers subsequent to exam completion and distributed them to students about to take the NAPLEX. According to court documents, NABP has accused the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia and Warren of misappropriating trade secrets, violating copyright, and breaking contract. NABP has investigated Warren twice previously regarding similar allegations, according to court documents filed in the case.
The Red & Black, an independent University of Georgia student newspaper, reported Warren’s ties to NABP’s discontinuation of the exams. Among legal documents posted at The Red & Black Web site is a court order explaining why an August 6 NABP news release seemingly disappeared shortly after being disseminated. In the release, which was circulated to executive officers and state boards of pharmacy and deans of schools and colleges of pharmacy, NABP Executive Director Carmen A. Catizone, MS, BPharm, DPh, specifically mentions the seizure of “materials and computers” from the university and Warren’s home and states that “NABP is disappointed and appalled that the public trust and health were victimized.” The news release was retracted, however, because it violated the court’s order sealing the case by disclosing “the existence of the Court’s ex parte Order, the identities of the Defendants, certain of Plaintiff’s factual allegations, and the seizure actions taken by the United States Marshals Pursuant to the order.”
According to an affidavit cited by The Red & Black, Alan Ray Spies, Assistant Professor at Samford University’s McWhorter School of Pharmacy in Birmingham, Ala., indicated that he had learned that Warren was giving NAPLEX questions to students subsequent to Warren holding his review course at Samford. Spies passed this information on to Steven Pray, PhD, DPh, of Southwestern Oklahoma State University’s College of Pharmacy in Weatherford, Okla., who, in a separate affidavit, wrote that Warren’s activities “will force NABP to endure a loss of millions of dollars and will necessitate a radical overhauling of the examination pool.” Spies also indicated learning that Warren’s course materials included “some 2,700” questions that were “very similar, if not verbatim, to questions asked on the NAPLEX.” Court documents indicate that Pray sent the results of his research to Catizone.
Although many residents had already been licensed before the NAPLEX was suspended, a considerable number may remain unlicensed because, for example, they experienced delays with their paperwork submitted for obtaining licensure in another state, they were unsuccessful in passing the NAPLEX on their first attempt, or, for whatever reason, they had initially delayed scheduling their examination. Unlicensed pharmacy graduates will be delayed in assuming their full responsibilities as a registered pharmacist and will likely feel the financial pressure of not realizing their full earning capacity. In addition, employers are left without licensed pharmacist employees in a difficult job market.
Accredited pharmacy residency programs have policies on the date by which a resident must be licensed and that date is usually early in the program, such as in August or early September. If residents are not able to take the NAPLEX, residency program directors and preceptors may be placed in an awkward position regarding how to make appropriate accommodations. Some programs have a rule that, if a resident is not licensed by a certain date, he or she is dismissed from the program. Other programs may require residents to extend enrollment in the residency at their own expense in order for the resident to gain the appropriate learning experiences required in the program.
Anne Burns, BPharm, APhA Vice President of Professional Affairs, commented, “If you don’t have a license to practice, you have to have a pharmacist supervising your work. The residency experience focuses on advanced training, which includes putting your skills into practice by working independently, where you truly are responsible for the patient’s care. This can result in increased pressure put on the preceptor of the program to supervise the resident when really the resident should be able to have some independent autonomy.”
You can click on the post title to go to www.pharmacist.com and read the latest news.
Posted By: Joe Sheffer (jsheffer@aphanet.org)
from pharmacist.com
Civil lawsuit filed against University of Georgia pharmacy professor for allegedly sharing test questions.
The National Association of Boards of Pharmacy (NABP) “cautiously estimates” an early-November reinstatement of the American Pharmacist Licensure Examination (NAPLEX) and Georgia Multistate Pharmacy Jurisprudence Examination (MPJE). Both exams were suspended on August 25, leaving many recent graduates in a difficult position. Of note, while the NAPLEX is suspended nationwide, the Georgia MPJE is the only law exam affected by the suspension—those in all other states remain active.
In a September 6 headline on its homepage, NABP wrote that the “rapid reactivation timeline is possible thanks to the strength of the programs and processes that NABP has in place and despite these programs having sustained significant damage that may have completely destroyed other programs.” The “damage” refers to the alleged actions of Flynn Warren Jr., BPharm, a professor at the University of Georgia College of Pharmacy since 1985. Retired since July 1 but still teaching elective classes at the college, Warren is well known for his long-running NAPLEX review course. NABP’s allegations are that Warren attained questions from test takers subsequent to exam completion and distributed them to students about to take the NAPLEX. According to court documents, NABP has accused the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia and Warren of misappropriating trade secrets, violating copyright, and breaking contract. NABP has investigated Warren twice previously regarding similar allegations, according to court documents filed in the case.
The Red & Black, an independent University of Georgia student newspaper, reported Warren’s ties to NABP’s discontinuation of the exams. Among legal documents posted at The Red & Black Web site is a court order explaining why an August 6 NABP news release seemingly disappeared shortly after being disseminated. In the release, which was circulated to executive officers and state boards of pharmacy and deans of schools and colleges of pharmacy, NABP Executive Director Carmen A. Catizone, MS, BPharm, DPh, specifically mentions the seizure of “materials and computers” from the university and Warren’s home and states that “NABP is disappointed and appalled that the public trust and health were victimized.” The news release was retracted, however, because it violated the court’s order sealing the case by disclosing “the existence of the Court’s ex parte Order, the identities of the Defendants, certain of Plaintiff’s factual allegations, and the seizure actions taken by the United States Marshals Pursuant to the order.”
According to an affidavit cited by The Red & Black, Alan Ray Spies, Assistant Professor at Samford University’s McWhorter School of Pharmacy in Birmingham, Ala., indicated that he had learned that Warren was giving NAPLEX questions to students subsequent to Warren holding his review course at Samford. Spies passed this information on to Steven Pray, PhD, DPh, of Southwestern Oklahoma State University’s College of Pharmacy in Weatherford, Okla., who, in a separate affidavit, wrote that Warren’s activities “will force NABP to endure a loss of millions of dollars and will necessitate a radical overhauling of the examination pool.” Spies also indicated learning that Warren’s course materials included “some 2,700” questions that were “very similar, if not verbatim, to questions asked on the NAPLEX.” Court documents indicate that Pray sent the results of his research to Catizone.
Although many residents had already been licensed before the NAPLEX was suspended, a considerable number may remain unlicensed because, for example, they experienced delays with their paperwork submitted for obtaining licensure in another state, they were unsuccessful in passing the NAPLEX on their first attempt, or, for whatever reason, they had initially delayed scheduling their examination. Unlicensed pharmacy graduates will be delayed in assuming their full responsibilities as a registered pharmacist and will likely feel the financial pressure of not realizing their full earning capacity. In addition, employers are left without licensed pharmacist employees in a difficult job market.
Accredited pharmacy residency programs have policies on the date by which a resident must be licensed and that date is usually early in the program, such as in August or early September. If residents are not able to take the NAPLEX, residency program directors and preceptors may be placed in an awkward position regarding how to make appropriate accommodations. Some programs have a rule that, if a resident is not licensed by a certain date, he or she is dismissed from the program. Other programs may require residents to extend enrollment in the residency at their own expense in order for the resident to gain the appropriate learning experiences required in the program.
Anne Burns, BPharm, APhA Vice President of Professional Affairs, commented, “If you don’t have a license to practice, you have to have a pharmacist supervising your work. The residency experience focuses on advanced training, which includes putting your skills into practice by working independently, where you truly are responsible for the patient’s care. This can result in increased pressure put on the preceptor of the program to supervise the resident when really the resident should be able to have some independent autonomy.”
You can click on the post title to go to www.pharmacist.com and read the latest news.
Posted By: Joe Sheffer (jsheffer@aphanet.org)
from pharmacist.com
Monday, October 1, 2007
Announcement
President Signs Bill Delaying Tamper-Resistant Prescription Pad Requirement
On Saturday, September 29, 2007, President George W. Bush signed the “Extenders Law,” delaying the implementation date for all paper Medicaid prescriptions to be written on tamper-resistant paper.
Under the new law, all written Medicaid prescriptions must be on tamper-resistant prescription pads as of April 1, 2008.
CMS will issue additional guidance on this implementation delay as it becomes available.
On Saturday, September 29, 2007, President George W. Bush signed the “Extenders Law,” delaying the implementation date for all paper Medicaid prescriptions to be written on tamper-resistant paper.
Under the new law, all written Medicaid prescriptions must be on tamper-resistant prescription pads as of April 1, 2008.
CMS will issue additional guidance on this implementation delay as it becomes available.
Pharmacy Jobs
Hello All,
We are looking for a clinical pharmacist with at least 2-4 years of experience. Who also has thier residency in infectious disease. To work in one of our hospitals in North New Jersey. If you are interested please feel free to call us, fax or email your resume.
Contact Information:
Nader Ayoub
Tel:866-538-0715
Fax: 610-616-4410
nayoub@infinitysg.com
We are looking for a clinical pharmacist with at least 2-4 years of experience. Who also has thier residency in infectious disease. To work in one of our hospitals in North New Jersey. If you are interested please feel free to call us, fax or email your resume.
Contact Information:
Nader Ayoub
Tel:866-538-0715
Fax: 610-616-4410
nayoub@infinitysg.com
Monday, September 24, 2007
The Announcement
NAPLEX, Georgia MPJE exams suspended indefinitely
No reinstatement date set after NABP acts to ensure integrity of gateways to licensure.
As a result of the August 25 suspension of the North American Pharmacist Licensure Examination (NAPLEX) and Georgia Multistate Pharmacy Jurisprudence Examination (GA MPJE) by the National Association of Boards of Pharmacy (NABP), recent graduates are caught in an awkward and unprecedented position. The action came on the heels of an August 23 emergency meeting of the NABP executive committee to review the security of the examinations. No reinstatement date has been set.
NABP noted in a memo sent to state boards of pharmacy that its decision to discontinue the NAPLEX and GA MPJE was to ensure that the "integrity of the examinations is maintained" and to supply state boards of pharmacy with "only valid and psychometrically sound examinations."
When contacted by Pharmacy Today, NABP declined to comment on reports that United States' Marshals seized computers and other materials at the University of Georgia College of Pharmacy and the home of one of its faculty members. The University of Georgia College of Pharmacy also declined to comment on the reports, and U.S. Marshal Theresa A. Rodgers of the Middle District of Georgia was unavailable for comment at the time this article was written.
No reinstatement date set after NABP acts to ensure integrity of gateways to licensure.
As a result of the August 25 suspension of the North American Pharmacist Licensure Examination (NAPLEX) and Georgia Multistate Pharmacy Jurisprudence Examination (GA MPJE) by the National Association of Boards of Pharmacy (NABP), recent graduates are caught in an awkward and unprecedented position. The action came on the heels of an August 23 emergency meeting of the NABP executive committee to review the security of the examinations. No reinstatement date has been set.
NABP noted in a memo sent to state boards of pharmacy that its decision to discontinue the NAPLEX and GA MPJE was to ensure that the "integrity of the examinations is maintained" and to supply state boards of pharmacy with "only valid and psychometrically sound examinations."
When contacted by Pharmacy Today, NABP declined to comment on reports that United States' Marshals seized computers and other materials at the University of Georgia College of Pharmacy and the home of one of its faculty members. The University of Georgia College of Pharmacy also declined to comment on the reports, and U.S. Marshal Theresa A. Rodgers of the Middle District of Georgia was unavailable for comment at the time this article was written.
The man who knew to much.
I am sure all of you have heard the NAPLEX exam has been suspended till further notice and that means for most of my new graduate clients cannot get their licenses for another couple of months. We at infinity went right into action once we heard, we have proposed to our hospitals a way to help new grads get jobs while they wait for their licensing. Some hospitals have agreed to what we have proposed and some have not. At the end of the day our new grads are not just sitting and waiting nervously for their licenses while jobs dry up around them. We hope to help as many new grads as possible. To read more about the intrigue surrounding the NAPLEX exam please feel free to click the post title to read the article about the professor who knew too much.
Prof. accused of sharing licensure exam questions
Quality of University not in doubt
KRISTEN COULTER
Issue date: 8/30/07 Section: News
Prof. accused of sharing licensure exam questions
Quality of University not in doubt
KRISTEN COULTER
Issue date: 8/30/07 Section: News
Friday, September 7, 2007
Hot Jobs
We have some new very hot jobs in New Jersey. If you would like to view our full job listing please feel free to check us out at www.indeed.com. or www.postjobfree.com.
If you or anyone you know is looking in New Jersey or anywhere else for a job in pharmacy in Long Term Care, Infusion, Hospital, HMO, Pharmaceutical Companies or any other area of pharmacy please feel free to contact us at 866-538-0715 or email your resume to nayoub@infinitysg.com.
Clinical Pharmacy Manager-North Jersey
Pharmacy Informatics-South Jersey
Clinical/Chemo Pharmacist-Central Jersey
If you or anyone you know is looking in New Jersey or anywhere else for a job in pharmacy in Long Term Care, Infusion, Hospital, HMO, Pharmaceutical Companies or any other area of pharmacy please feel free to contact us at 866-538-0715 or email your resume to nayoub@infinitysg.com.
Clinical Pharmacy Manager-North Jersey
Pharmacy Informatics-South Jersey
Clinical/Chemo Pharmacist-Central Jersey
Wednesday, September 5, 2007
The ABC"s of Resume Writing
Pharmacist resumes must have information of your experience relevant to the position in a quick and clear format. Employers are interested in a highly qualified person and customer friendly attitude.
Apart from highlighting your qualifications, contact information, experience etc, the following points will provide a hint on how to prepare the resume for a Pharmacist position.
A clear cut career and job objective which shows your sense of direction to the employer.
Your resume should have the names of each of your employers and your corresponding job titles.
Give a brief description about the employer like what they are doing, if they are not well known.
Mention the number of staff that you manage (if applicable).
List your educational qualifications with name of the institution, city, state, degree, major, year awarded and GPA.
Use important keywords in your resume in skills sets like pharmacology, dispensing and compounding, medication therapy, pharmaceutical research, MedE America Pharmacy System etc. and in specialty areas like acute and critical care, ICU, nuclear pharmaceuticals and retail etc.
Narrate some of the main reasons why you should be called for the interview. For example: thorough knowledge of computerized drug distribution systems, drug utilization evaluation, complex equipment and delivery systems, emerging medications, inventory management and regulations governing pharmacy services. Licensed clinical pharmacist with acute care and hospital experience. Serving and maintaining an effective communication between the community to improve drug usage and therapeutic outcomes and healthcare teams.
Mention how you have reduced costs and saved money in your department or the organization in general.
Highlight any other achievements that have benefited your department and obviously your organization in general.
Taken from a page of the website www.resumehowto.com. Click on the link above to read the feed.
Apart from highlighting your qualifications, contact information, experience etc, the following points will provide a hint on how to prepare the resume for a Pharmacist position.
A clear cut career and job objective which shows your sense of direction to the employer.
Your resume should have the names of each of your employers and your corresponding job titles.
Give a brief description about the employer like what they are doing, if they are not well known.
Mention the number of staff that you manage (if applicable).
List your educational qualifications with name of the institution, city, state, degree, major, year awarded and GPA.
Use important keywords in your resume in skills sets like pharmacology, dispensing and compounding, medication therapy, pharmaceutical research, MedE America Pharmacy System etc. and in specialty areas like acute and critical care, ICU, nuclear pharmaceuticals and retail etc.
Narrate some of the main reasons why you should be called for the interview. For example: thorough knowledge of computerized drug distribution systems, drug utilization evaluation, complex equipment and delivery systems, emerging medications, inventory management and regulations governing pharmacy services. Licensed clinical pharmacist with acute care and hospital experience. Serving and maintaining an effective communication between the community to improve drug usage and therapeutic outcomes and healthcare teams.
Mention how you have reduced costs and saved money in your department or the organization in general.
Highlight any other achievements that have benefited your department and obviously your organization in general.
Taken from a page of the website www.resumehowto.com. Click on the link above to read the feed.
Thursday, August 23, 2007
The white coats are coming! The white coats are coming!
Good idea or overkill? Mandatory residency requirement sparks controversy.
Article regarding the debate by the ASHP to add one year of residency to the already extensive curriculum to become a pharmacist. Please click on post title to read the article.
By: Martin Sipkoff
Health-System Edition
Article regarding the debate by the ASHP to add one year of residency to the already extensive curriculum to become a pharmacist. Please click on post title to read the article.
By: Martin Sipkoff
Health-System Edition
Tuesday, August 21, 2007
A Day Late and A Dollar Short.
Medicade part D slow reimbursement payments to small pharmacies are forcing them to close thier doors. In may of 07 38% of claims were taking over 30 days to pay and only 1.4% were paid in 15 days or less. Legislation is soon being introduced to require timely payments to pharmacies.
Sandy Clark-Ozarks Local News
Sandy Clark-Ozarks Local News
Friday, August 10, 2007
For the Pharmacists in the Group
Hello again,
I posted a list of questions yesterday that you will probably encounter in your journey to find a new job. But as I thought back, I thought to myself, self aren't pharmacy interviews a little more complex than that. Self answered yes, so while the questions I posted yesterday are really good and you will encounter them in interviews for pharmacy positions cause they tell the interviewer quite a bit about your character and leadership skills. I am posting questions that I specifically use to prepare my pharmacists for their interviews. So here you go folks.
Adapted from The Pharmacy Professional's Guide to Resumes, CVs & Interviewing, by Thomas P. Reinders, Associate Dean of Admissions and Student Services, Virginia Commonwealth University School of Pharmacy.
Your ability to answer questions clearly and thoughtfully is an important aspect of any interview. Some of the questions will likely be tailored to the organization and the opportunity you are applying for. Others will be generic questions designed to probe your background, communication skills, and personal style.
There's no reason to plan out detailed answers to each question. Focus on those that are most likely to be asked given your qualifications and the type of position you are seeking. It's fine to jot down thoughts and rehearse answers, but don't memorize your responses.
Accomplishments
What do you consider to be the most important idea or suggestion you have made that was implemented by your current employer?
Tell me about your most satisfying accomplishment as a pharmacist [or pharmacy student or pharmacy technician.
Tell me about a quantifiable outcome from one of your efforts at work.
How do you measure your success at work?
Career development
What would you like to accomplish during the next five years?
What made you choose pharmacy as a career?
Who had the greatest influence on your choice of pharmacy as a career path?
Describe the ideal position based on your long-term career plan.
Coping with change
How do you handle change at work?
Do you prefer a structured routine in your daily work, or frequent change?
Communication skills
How would you rate your writing abilities?
How would you describe your listening skills?
Dealing with conflict
Do you prefer to confront conflict or tactfully avoid it?
Have you ever lost your temper at work?
Tell me about a time when you had to deal with an irate patient.
How did you handle the situation?
Describe a time when you successfully resolved a conflict between yourself and one of your colleagues.
Creativity
If you were to be a drug, what drug would you be?
How would you like to be remembered?
What is the most interesting work assignment that you have received?
Handling criticism
What is your approach for dealing with constructive criticism?
Describe a situation where your work was justifiably criticized
Has any of your professors ever assigned a grade lower than you deserved? If so, what did you do?
Decision-making skills
What kind of decisions are most difficult for you to make?
What is your approach to making important decisions?
Tell me about a time when you made an unpopular decision.
How did you handle this situation?
Educational experience
Is your GPA an accurate reflection of your academic ability?
What subjects did you enjoy most [or least] in pharmacy school?
If you had it to do over again, what changes would you make as a college student?
Issues related to the employer or position
What do you find most [or least] appealing about this position? Why?
What skills do you think are most critical for success in this position?
How would your most recent supervisor describe your work habits?
What did you like most [or least] about your most recent job?
What were the limitations of your most recent position?
Management skills and abilities
Tell me about your supervision of other individuals in past positions you have held.
What type of management style do you think is most effective in managing health professionals? Give examples of your ability to delegate.
Personal attributes
How do you measure personal success?
Tell me about a time when your persistence paid off at work.
Tell me about the last book you read.
How would you describe your personality?
Problem-solving skills
Tell me about a recurring problem at work that you were able to resolve.
What is your usual approach to solving problems?
Where do you turn when your usual problem-solving approaches are not successful?
Stress management
How do you respond to deadlines?
How do you manage stress in your daily work?
What do you do to avoid burnout?
Technical knowledge and skills
What is the latest computer software application that you have learned to use.
Review the following case describing a common drug interaction. How would you resolve the problem?
Review the following case of a patient with [disease x]. Outline a plan for drug therapy management.
Time management skills
How do you organize your daily assignments and activities?
Give me examples of how you prioritized work assignments in your most recent position.
Give me an example of a time management skill that has increased your productivity at work.
Concluding the interview
In what respects does our position and your needs appear to be a good match?
In what respects do they differ?
Is there anything else I should ask?
How does this position compare with others you are considering?
I posted a list of questions yesterday that you will probably encounter in your journey to find a new job. But as I thought back, I thought to myself, self aren't pharmacy interviews a little more complex than that. Self answered yes, so while the questions I posted yesterday are really good and you will encounter them in interviews for pharmacy positions cause they tell the interviewer quite a bit about your character and leadership skills. I am posting questions that I specifically use to prepare my pharmacists for their interviews. So here you go folks.
Adapted from The Pharmacy Professional's Guide to Resumes, CVs & Interviewing, by Thomas P. Reinders, Associate Dean of Admissions and Student Services, Virginia Commonwealth University School of Pharmacy.
Your ability to answer questions clearly and thoughtfully is an important aspect of any interview. Some of the questions will likely be tailored to the organization and the opportunity you are applying for. Others will be generic questions designed to probe your background, communication skills, and personal style.
There's no reason to plan out detailed answers to each question. Focus on those that are most likely to be asked given your qualifications and the type of position you are seeking. It's fine to jot down thoughts and rehearse answers, but don't memorize your responses.
Accomplishments
What do you consider to be the most important idea or suggestion you have made that was implemented by your current employer?
Tell me about your most satisfying accomplishment as a pharmacist [or pharmacy student or pharmacy technician.
Tell me about a quantifiable outcome from one of your efforts at work.
How do you measure your success at work?
Career development
What would you like to accomplish during the next five years?
What made you choose pharmacy as a career?
Who had the greatest influence on your choice of pharmacy as a career path?
Describe the ideal position based on your long-term career plan.
Coping with change
How do you handle change at work?
Do you prefer a structured routine in your daily work, or frequent change?
Communication skills
How would you rate your writing abilities?
How would you describe your listening skills?
Dealing with conflict
Do you prefer to confront conflict or tactfully avoid it?
Have you ever lost your temper at work?
Tell me about a time when you had to deal with an irate patient.
How did you handle the situation?
Describe a time when you successfully resolved a conflict between yourself and one of your colleagues.
Creativity
If you were to be a drug, what drug would you be?
How would you like to be remembered?
What is the most interesting work assignment that you have received?
Handling criticism
What is your approach for dealing with constructive criticism?
Describe a situation where your work was justifiably criticized
Has any of your professors ever assigned a grade lower than you deserved? If so, what did you do?
Decision-making skills
What kind of decisions are most difficult for you to make?
What is your approach to making important decisions?
Tell me about a time when you made an unpopular decision.
How did you handle this situation?
Educational experience
Is your GPA an accurate reflection of your academic ability?
What subjects did you enjoy most [or least] in pharmacy school?
If you had it to do over again, what changes would you make as a college student?
Issues related to the employer or position
What do you find most [or least] appealing about this position? Why?
What skills do you think are most critical for success in this position?
How would your most recent supervisor describe your work habits?
What did you like most [or least] about your most recent job?
What were the limitations of your most recent position?
Management skills and abilities
Tell me about your supervision of other individuals in past positions you have held.
What type of management style do you think is most effective in managing health professionals? Give examples of your ability to delegate.
Personal attributes
How do you measure personal success?
Tell me about a time when your persistence paid off at work.
Tell me about the last book you read.
How would you describe your personality?
Problem-solving skills
Tell me about a recurring problem at work that you were able to resolve.
What is your usual approach to solving problems?
Where do you turn when your usual problem-solving approaches are not successful?
Stress management
How do you respond to deadlines?
How do you manage stress in your daily work?
What do you do to avoid burnout?
Technical knowledge and skills
What is the latest computer software application that you have learned to use.
Review the following case describing a common drug interaction. How would you resolve the problem?
Review the following case of a patient with [disease x]. Outline a plan for drug therapy management.
Time management skills
How do you organize your daily assignments and activities?
Give me examples of how you prioritized work assignments in your most recent position.
Give me an example of a time management skill that has increased your productivity at work.
Concluding the interview
In what respects does our position and your needs appear to be a good match?
In what respects do they differ?
Is there anything else I should ask?
How does this position compare with others you are considering?
Thursday, August 9, 2007
Interrogation Time, Yesssssssss.
Here is condensed list of the most frequently asked questions in an interview. These have been compiled by Dean w. Johnson and give some really good guidance as to what your going to be asked in the interview. So now that you know be prepared.
The Condensed List
Describe yourself?
Why did you decide to seek a position in this company?
What motivated you to leave your last job?
What are your short-range goals and objectives?
What are your long range goals and objectives?
What do you see yourself doing five years from now? Ten years from now?
What do you really want to do in life?
How do you plan to achieve your career goals?
What are the most important rewards you expect in your career?
What do you expect to be earning in five years?
Why did you choose this career?
Can you explain this gap in your employment history?
How well do you work with people? Do you prefer working alone or in teams?
How well do you deal with conflict?
How do you handle difficulty with a supervisor? How was the conflict resolved?
What do you consider your greatest strengths to be?
What do you consider your greatest weaknesses to be?
What was best job you've ever had?
Describe the best supervisor you've ever had.
How would you last boss describe your work performance?
What motivates you to go the extra mile on a project or job?
Why should I hire you?
How are you qualified for this position?
What does success mean to you?
What would success be with a company like ours?
How do you think you can contribute to our company?
What are your hobbies? How do you spend your spare time?
Have you ever been forced to resign or fired?
Describe a successful manager.
Can you see yourself in a leadership role?
Describe a good leader.
How great was the workload in your current (or most recent) job?
Compare creativity and efficiency. Which is more important? Why?
What books have you've read? What is the most recent book you've read?
What is the relationship between the supervisor and those reporting to him or her?
Describe the two or three accomplishments that have given you the most satisfaction.
What was the most rewarding experience of your career thus far?
What qualities would you look for in a job seeker for this position?
Are you continuing your studies? Are you considering an advanced degree?
In what kind of work environment are you most comfortable?
Can you delegate tasks? Can you give some examples?
Describe one of the hardest decisions you've ever had to make.
What do you know about our company?
What are our products? What interests do you have in them?
What competitors do we have? What do you know about them?
What are the things that are most important to you in your job?
What promotions or salary increases do you expect?
How do you judge the company for whom you hope to work?
What are your geographic preferences?
Would you relocate? Can you relocate yourself?
Would you travel for the job?
What about the community where we are located attracts you?
What have you learned from your mistakes?
What in your past shows initiative and willingness to work?
The Condensed List
Describe yourself?
Why did you decide to seek a position in this company?
What motivated you to leave your last job?
What are your short-range goals and objectives?
What are your long range goals and objectives?
What do you see yourself doing five years from now? Ten years from now?
What do you really want to do in life?
How do you plan to achieve your career goals?
What are the most important rewards you expect in your career?
What do you expect to be earning in five years?
Why did you choose this career?
Can you explain this gap in your employment history?
How well do you work with people? Do you prefer working alone or in teams?
How well do you deal with conflict?
How do you handle difficulty with a supervisor? How was the conflict resolved?
What do you consider your greatest strengths to be?
What do you consider your greatest weaknesses to be?
What was best job you've ever had?
Describe the best supervisor you've ever had.
How would you last boss describe your work performance?
What motivates you to go the extra mile on a project or job?
Why should I hire you?
How are you qualified for this position?
What does success mean to you?
What would success be with a company like ours?
How do you think you can contribute to our company?
What are your hobbies? How do you spend your spare time?
Have you ever been forced to resign or fired?
Describe a successful manager.
Can you see yourself in a leadership role?
Describe a good leader.
How great was the workload in your current (or most recent) job?
Compare creativity and efficiency. Which is more important? Why?
What books have you've read? What is the most recent book you've read?
What is the relationship between the supervisor and those reporting to him or her?
Describe the two or three accomplishments that have given you the most satisfaction.
What was the most rewarding experience of your career thus far?
What qualities would you look for in a job seeker for this position?
Are you continuing your studies? Are you considering an advanced degree?
In what kind of work environment are you most comfortable?
Can you delegate tasks? Can you give some examples?
Describe one of the hardest decisions you've ever had to make.
What do you know about our company?
What are our products? What interests do you have in them?
What competitors do we have? What do you know about them?
What are the things that are most important to you in your job?
What promotions or salary increases do you expect?
How do you judge the company for whom you hope to work?
What are your geographic preferences?
Would you relocate? Can you relocate yourself?
Would you travel for the job?
What about the community where we are located attracts you?
What have you learned from your mistakes?
What in your past shows initiative and willingness to work?
Friday, August 3, 2007
Soooooooo, I didn't get the job?
I have just read an article on the hiring process, and when you can tell an employer is not going to extend you an offer, and when to move on to another job. Click on the title of the post to read the full article.
At infinity search group we cut through the red tape by going straight to the top. We speak directly to the director of pharmacy and human resources to give you the inside track and tell you when to expect an offer and when it is time to move on. Do not get caught waiting for an offer that is not coming.
Call us at 866-538-0715.
At infinity search group we cut through the red tape by going straight to the top. We speak directly to the director of pharmacy and human resources to give you the inside track and tell you when to expect an offer and when it is time to move on. Do not get caught waiting for an offer that is not coming.
Call us at 866-538-0715.
Thursday, August 2, 2007
Tuesday, July 31, 2007
Your resume, is it good enough?
A resume is a huge part of getting your foot into any potential employers office. It is truly your first impression and as the saying goes " you only get one chance to make a first impression" Well that being said I think it is very important to now go over what you as a pharmacist need to do in order to get the attention of potential employers.
First I would say the basics are make sure there are no spelling errors on your resume. Second I think for pharmacists it is best to use a chronological resume rather than a functional resume because it shows directors how long you have been at any particular job for any substantial period. Length of employment is one of the first things they at, if you are someone who has jumped to 4 jobs in 4 years, no matter how good the reason a potential employer will turn you down regardless of your other experience. A good chronological resume should go in this particular order.
1) Objective- should be short and to the point.
2) Education- GPA should be listed if you have 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
3) Experience- Include all experience, including coursework and internships.
4) Skills and accomplishments- computer skills, languages, as well as technical and lab experience and publications.
5) Honors and Activities- Deans list and any other school awards, also make sure to include only activities that show leadership.
These are the basic elements of a good resume depending on experience it will have to be changed around a little. If you would like us to review your resume just contact us 866-538-0715
First I would say the basics are make sure there are no spelling errors on your resume. Second I think for pharmacists it is best to use a chronological resume rather than a functional resume because it shows directors how long you have been at any particular job for any substantial period. Length of employment is one of the first things they at, if you are someone who has jumped to 4 jobs in 4 years, no matter how good the reason a potential employer will turn you down regardless of your other experience. A good chronological resume should go in this particular order.
1) Objective- should be short and to the point.
2) Education- GPA should be listed if you have 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
3) Experience- Include all experience, including coursework and internships.
4) Skills and accomplishments- computer skills, languages, as well as technical and lab experience and publications.
5) Honors and Activities- Deans list and any other school awards, also make sure to include only activities that show leadership.
These are the basic elements of a good resume depending on experience it will have to be changed around a little. If you would like us to review your resume just contact us 866-538-0715
Friday, July 20, 2007
Tuesdays with Maury
Hello,
I have just read an article about a service that the Ontario government has enacted that gives patients greater access to their pharmacists, in formal meetings where they can discuss what drugs they are taking and how the drugs are interacting. I say that this adds a slightly clinical aspect to the retail pharmacist job, which I know a lot of you enjoy. But is it worth while would it be something you would like to see happen here in the states and most importantly is there enough time in the day to meet with every concerned citizen who wants advice from you about the drugs they are taking? How do you as a pharmacist feel about? I have attached the article just click on the title.
I have just read an article about a service that the Ontario government has enacted that gives patients greater access to their pharmacists, in formal meetings where they can discuss what drugs they are taking and how the drugs are interacting. I say that this adds a slightly clinical aspect to the retail pharmacist job, which I know a lot of you enjoy. But is it worth while would it be something you would like to see happen here in the states and most importantly is there enough time in the day to meet with every concerned citizen who wants advice from you about the drugs they are taking? How do you as a pharmacist feel about? I have attached the article just click on the title.
Thursday, July 19, 2007
New Nationwide Jobs
Hello Everyone,
I have two new nationwide jobs. They are director of pharmacy positions and I will post them below. If you are interested please feel free to contact me at 866-538-0715 or forward your resume to 610-616-4410.
Director of Pharmacy-MD:
Hospital has an outstanding opportunity offering you growth and professional pride as our Director of Pharmacy. As the head of our pharmacy department you will enjoy being a part of a team-oriented environment.
The Director of Pharmacy position provides direct leadership to department personnel while taking responsibility for the management of the department’s organization, revenue analysis, budgeting, education, and human resources activities.
Candidates must hold or obtain a current pharmacist license in the state of MD. This position requires two to five years of pharmacy experience, preferably in a hospital environment. Previous management experience in a health care setting is desirable.
Hospital offers an excellent compensation and benefits package and relocation assistance will be offered.
AND
Director of Pharmacy-TX
Candidate will provide management of all Pharmacy operations, including planning, budgeting, staffing, performance improvement and monitoring of medication administration to patients.
Must be a licensed Pharmacist in the State of Texas and have 3-5 years management experience preferably in inpatient care facilities.
HealthSouth provides an extremely competitive salary and excellent benefits - which are available on the first day of employment.
I have two new nationwide jobs. They are director of pharmacy positions and I will post them below. If you are interested please feel free to contact me at 866-538-0715 or forward your resume to 610-616-4410.
Director of Pharmacy-MD:
Hospital has an outstanding opportunity offering you growth and professional pride as our Director of Pharmacy. As the head of our pharmacy department you will enjoy being a part of a team-oriented environment.
The Director of Pharmacy position provides direct leadership to department personnel while taking responsibility for the management of the department’s organization, revenue analysis, budgeting, education, and human resources activities.
Candidates must hold or obtain a current pharmacist license in the state of MD. This position requires two to five years of pharmacy experience, preferably in a hospital environment. Previous management experience in a health care setting is desirable.
Hospital offers an excellent compensation and benefits package and relocation assistance will be offered.
AND
Director of Pharmacy-TX
Candidate will provide management of all Pharmacy operations, including planning, budgeting, staffing, performance improvement and monitoring of medication administration to patients.
Must be a licensed Pharmacist in the State of Texas and have 3-5 years management experience preferably in inpatient care facilities.
HealthSouth provides an extremely competitive salary and excellent benefits - which are available on the first day of employment.
Thursday, July 12, 2007
10 Things to do during every interview.
Here is a list of ten things I tell my clients before they go into an interview to do. If these are done correctly the chances of success go up dramatically.
1) Dress properly-This maybe a no brainer but there are some out there who do not wear a suit to an interview. The guideline usually is to dress as if you are going to church or court which ever you're more comfortable with. Just Because the interviewer or organization is casual, does not mean we can be.
2) Always Smile and make eye contact- When you first meet the interviewer extend your hand and make eye contact. Introduce yourself and listen for their name so that you can use it at the end the interview to thank them for taking the time to interview you.
3) Bring 2 copies of your resume- This is important that you bring a good clean copy of your resume with you on resume paper. I say bring two because usually the director is going to need to pass your resume on to his Hr department and we want him to have one as well.
4)Stay away from money- It is improper to discuss money at the first interview. If they ask you about money it is ok to say your negotiable. Money is always the last thing to discuss even if it is the first thing on your mind.
5) Do your research- This is important, you want the potential employer to know you have looked into them and it will tell you what their recent success have been and where they are going as an organization.
6)Always ask questions- The only way to hear what you want to hear is to ask questions. The questions should revolve around duties and the company. Some questions should also revolve around the research you have done prepare some questions about things you have seen on the organizations website.
7)Always speak good of the past- Never criticize a current or former employer. Your potential boss would not want you to go around bad mouthing him if you leave his organization.
8)Mentally prepare yourself- You do want to walk into an interview with an air of confidence, in your mind you should already know that you have done the research and have good questions prepared, the only thing standing in your way is the attitude you present to your interviewer. Always make sure you are enthusiastic about the opportunity and convey that to them.
9)Know somebody- Always have references available to provide to your potential employer.
10)Exit with a smile- At the end of the interview shake your potential employers hand and thank him again for taking the time to interview you and reiterate how much you are interested in the position. I always say to follow up with a thank you note it is always best.
1) Dress properly-This maybe a no brainer but there are some out there who do not wear a suit to an interview. The guideline usually is to dress as if you are going to church or court which ever you're more comfortable with. Just Because the interviewer or organization is casual, does not mean we can be.
2) Always Smile and make eye contact- When you first meet the interviewer extend your hand and make eye contact. Introduce yourself and listen for their name so that you can use it at the end the interview to thank them for taking the time to interview you.
3) Bring 2 copies of your resume- This is important that you bring a good clean copy of your resume with you on resume paper. I say bring two because usually the director is going to need to pass your resume on to his Hr department and we want him to have one as well.
4)Stay away from money- It is improper to discuss money at the first interview. If they ask you about money it is ok to say your negotiable. Money is always the last thing to discuss even if it is the first thing on your mind.
5) Do your research- This is important, you want the potential employer to know you have looked into them and it will tell you what their recent success have been and where they are going as an organization.
6)Always ask questions- The only way to hear what you want to hear is to ask questions. The questions should revolve around duties and the company. Some questions should also revolve around the research you have done prepare some questions about things you have seen on the organizations website.
7)Always speak good of the past- Never criticize a current or former employer. Your potential boss would not want you to go around bad mouthing him if you leave his organization.
8)Mentally prepare yourself- You do want to walk into an interview with an air of confidence, in your mind you should already know that you have done the research and have good questions prepared, the only thing standing in your way is the attitude you present to your interviewer. Always make sure you are enthusiastic about the opportunity and convey that to them.
9)Know somebody- Always have references available to provide to your potential employer.
10)Exit with a smile- At the end of the interview shake your potential employers hand and thank him again for taking the time to interview you and reiterate how much you are interested in the position. I always say to follow up with a thank you note it is always best.
Pharmacy Mulligan.
Hello all I have just read an article about how overworked pharmacists create more drug errors than those who are not. WOW did someone really need to write an article about this. It is a useful article about an issue that affects every overworked american it is just that the average americans mistakes don't whind up hurting someone accidentally. By the way the title is a golf reference for anyone who was wondering. Look it up.
Sunday, July 8, 2007
Pharmacy Jobs
Hello again,
I have posted some jobs from our website that currently need experienced pharmacists to fill them. Our clients are hospitals, long term care and home infusion companies. If you are interested please forward us your resume to nayoub@infinitysg.com or fax to 610-616-4410 for consideration for some of our pharmacy jobs. We will soon be adding more nationwide jobs if you are interested in getting a head start and getting your resume in before anyone else please contact us at 866 538 0715. All communications are confidential.
Missouri
Description: 5 pharmacy positions with a growing hospital in the Missouri, opening up 13 clinics in the next couple of year. Hospital will pay all relocation expenses.
We are looking for 5 pharmacists for full-time overnight position 7off/7on nights, 9pm until 7am each night work 70 hours and get paid for 80 Thursday to Wednesday. And one day shift full-time day position FT - Usually 8-430pm, one 12:30-9pm per week, every 4th weekend. Pharmacist will be responsible for entering physician orders, answering questions from physicians & nurses, pharmacokinetic dosing, monitoring therapies, compounding IV preparations as needed, filling and checking unit dose medications, checking and/or filling Omnicell machines if needed, verifying technician orders and compounds as needed and any other functions required for patient care.
Requirements:
Qualified Candidate will be required to have a registered pharmacist license in good standing with the Missouri Board of Pharmacy, Hospital experience preferred, new grads and retail pharmacists are welcome to apply.
New Jersey
Staff Pharmacist-Hospital
Brunswick
Day Shift M-F, every 3rd weekend/3weeks vacation
Competitive Salary.
Staff Pharmacist-Pharmacy Solutions Provider
Leonia, NJ
Day Shift M-F, some on call time/ 3 weeks vacation.
Competitive Salary
Clinical Pharmacist-Specialty, Home Infusion, Long Term Care.
Union County
Day Shift M-F/ No weekends or on call
Generous Salary
Travel as needed to conferences
Dispensing Pharmacist-Long Term Care
Middlesex County
3 Positions
Day shift/Rotating weekends
Evening shift /Rotating weekends
Overnight 7on-7off/ work 70 get pd for 80
Competitive Salary
Possible 5,000 sign on bonus.
Staff Pharmacist-Hospital
Middlesex County
Overnight shift 7on-7off/work 70 hours get pd for 80 hours
Competitive salary.
Staff Pharmacist-Hospital
Atlantic County
Evening Shift 4pm-12pm/rotating weekends.
Competitive salary.
10,000 Sign on Bonus
Staff Pharmacist
Monmouth County
Overnight shift 7on-7off works 70 get Pd for 80 hours
Competitive salary.
I have posted some jobs from our website that currently need experienced pharmacists to fill them. Our clients are hospitals, long term care and home infusion companies. If you are interested please forward us your resume to nayoub@infinitysg.com or fax to 610-616-4410 for consideration for some of our pharmacy jobs. We will soon be adding more nationwide jobs if you are interested in getting a head start and getting your resume in before anyone else please contact us at 866 538 0715. All communications are confidential.
Missouri
Description: 5 pharmacy positions with a growing hospital in the Missouri, opening up 13 clinics in the next couple of year. Hospital will pay all relocation expenses.
We are looking for 5 pharmacists for full-time overnight position 7off/7on nights, 9pm until 7am each night work 70 hours and get paid for 80 Thursday to Wednesday. And one day shift full-time day position FT - Usually 8-430pm, one 12:30-9pm per week, every 4th weekend. Pharmacist will be responsible for entering physician orders, answering questions from physicians & nurses, pharmacokinetic dosing, monitoring therapies, compounding IV preparations as needed, filling and checking unit dose medications, checking and/or filling Omnicell machines if needed, verifying technician orders and compounds as needed and any other functions required for patient care.
Requirements:
Qualified Candidate will be required to have a registered pharmacist license in good standing with the Missouri Board of Pharmacy, Hospital experience preferred, new grads and retail pharmacists are welcome to apply.
New Jersey
Staff Pharmacist-Hospital
Brunswick
Day Shift M-F, every 3rd weekend/3weeks vacation
Competitive Salary.
Staff Pharmacist-Pharmacy Solutions Provider
Leonia, NJ
Day Shift M-F, some on call time/ 3 weeks vacation.
Competitive Salary
Clinical Pharmacist-Specialty, Home Infusion, Long Term Care.
Union County
Day Shift M-F/ No weekends or on call
Generous Salary
Travel as needed to conferences
Dispensing Pharmacist-Long Term Care
Middlesex County
3 Positions
Day shift/Rotating weekends
Evening shift /Rotating weekends
Overnight 7on-7off/ work 70 get pd for 80
Competitive Salary
Possible 5,000 sign on bonus.
Staff Pharmacist-Hospital
Middlesex County
Overnight shift 7on-7off/work 70 hours get pd for 80 hours
Competitive salary.
Staff Pharmacist-Hospital
Atlantic County
Evening Shift 4pm-12pm/rotating weekends.
Competitive salary.
10,000 Sign on Bonus
Staff Pharmacist
Monmouth County
Overnight shift 7on-7off works 70 get Pd for 80 hours
Competitive salary.
Monday, July 2, 2007
HAPPY 4TH OF JULY
Hello just wanted to say happy 4th of july, no posts this week come check us out next week for new posts and news.
Monday, June 25, 2007
Hey squirt!
Not sure what a sea squirt is, but apparently it is reducing the size tumors or eliminating them entirely from the body of cancer patients according to a new study published by the lancet. I think this is very intriguing and perhaps a really great break through for cancer treatment just can't help but laugh at the name sea squirt I know, really childish!. For more information click on the title above.
Tuesday, June 12, 2007
The Morning After?
I have attached an article that is rather relevant, I believe, yesterday a bill was approved by the state house in New Jersey requiring all pharmacists to fill all prescriptions even if they have a moral objection to the drug script they are filling. This is quickly becoming an issue all over the country. As a pharmacist how do you feel? Should you be told that you have to fill all scripts regardless of the its effects, do you feel as a pharmacist it is not your place to judge and you are there to fill prescriptions from doctors. I am interested to hear all points of view pharmacists and non pharmacists. Please take time to give me your thoughts. To read the article click on the post title.
Tuesday, June 5, 2007
Is there room for the little guy anymore?
Is there room for the little any more? I was driving around my town the other day and I happened to notice a little drug store called Mel's Pharmacy. I thought wow that is great the little guy is holding out against the big chains like Target, Walgreens, CVS. Mel actually has two stores in our town and has been there since I can remember. What is it that is keeping these little guys in open. I have my theories, like here in my town people like going to same people they have been dealing with for as long as they can remember their children like to do the same, same doctors, same mechanics and same barbers, heck I followed my barber out twenty miles when he moved because he had cut my hair since I was a child now that I don't have much hair I have moved on. They all provide the same services so what is it about these little guys, and by the way I do not live in small, I am 10 or so miles outside a large east coast city and there are 3 large chain drug stores within three miles of mel's. I would like every ones thoughts on this!
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