Clinical Pharmacist

Ardent Health Services; Westwood (NJ); On-site; USD 96,000 - 138,000; Part time

Job summary

Ardent Health Services seeks a Pharmacy Clinical Pharmacist for a variable-shift, PRN role in Westwood, NJ. The position focuses on optimizing patient care through appropriate, safe, and cost-effective pharmaceutical services under pharmacy leadership.

Requirements include ACPE-accredited degree (B.S. or PharmD), hospital clinical experience, PGY-1 residency or fellowship, active license, and BLS/ACLS within specified timelines. Supervisory duties apply.

Qualifications

• Requires ACPE-accredited degree (B.S. or PharmD).
• Hospital clinical pharmacy experience required.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, cost-effective pharmaceutical care and dispense medications.
• Perform IV admixture program.
• Provide drug information to staff and patients.

Skills

ACPE-accredited School of Pharmacy

Clinical pharmacy

Pharmacist license

BLS certification

ALS/ACLS

Sterile compounding

Education

B.S. or PharmD. from an ACPE-accredited School of Pharmacy

PGY-1 Pharmacy residency or fellowship

Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD)

Job description

Overview

Join our team as a variable-shift, PRN, Pharmacy Clinical Pharmacist in Westwood, NJ.

Why Join Us?

Thrive in a People-First Environment and Make Healthcare Better

• Thrive: We empower our team with career growth opportunities and resources that support your wellness, education, and financial well-being.
• People-First: We prioritize your well-being with a supportive, inclusive culture where you are valued and cared for.
• Make Healthcare Better: We use advanced technology to support our team and enhance patient care.

Get to Know Your Team:

• Hackensack Meridian Pascack Valley Medical Center is a 128-bed, full-service, acute-care community hospital with a new emergency department, a state-of-the‑art maternity center, a women's imaging center, and an ICU.

Explore Career Pathways for Pharmacy Professionals:

Responsibilities

The clinical pharmacist optimizes patient care by providing appropriate, safe, and cost-effective pharmaceutical care, including drug dispensing, an IV admixture program, and providing drug information. Works under the direction of the Director of Pharmacy and/or the Pharmacy Operations Manager and will oversee the work of pharmacy technicians, students, and support staff.

Qualifications

Job Requirements:

• B.S. or PharmD. from an ACPE-accredited School of Pharmacy.
• Clinical pharmacy experience in a hospital setting.
  • Completion of an accredited PGY-1 Pharmacy residency or fellowship.
• 2+ years of clinical pharmacy experience with no history of residency or fellowship.
• Active Pharmacist license in good standing with the appropriate State Board of Pharmacy.
• Other applicable state requirements – i.e., sterile compounding, etc.
• BLS certification must be obtained within 14 days of hire or transfer into the role and prior to providing direct patient care.
• ALS/ACLS certification (within 90 days of hire; ALS/ACLS required for attending Code Blue)

Preferred Job Requirements:

• Doctor of Pharmacy from an ACPE-accredited college of pharmacy.

Rate of pay is determined based on experience and education, and may include other pay components such as differentials and call pay based on role.