Clinical Pharmacy Coordinator, Pharmacy, Full Time, Day

Valley Health System (New Jersey); Paramus (NJ); On-site; USD 97,000 - 122,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision coverage

Retirement Plan

Paid Holidays

Tuition Assistance

Employee Assistance Program

Wellness Time Off

Job summary

The Valley Hospital-Paramus is seeking a Clinical Pharmacy Coordinator to optimize daily inpatient pharmacy operations and deliver safe pharmaceutical care.

The role partners with nursing, physicians, and IT to support regulatory compliance, informatics, and quality initiatives across pharmacy services.

Qualifications

• Doctor of Pharmacy or degree in Pharmacy required.
• Current New Jersey Pharmacist license required.
• Residency completing preferred; advanced residency valued.
• Experience leading interdisciplinary initiatives in health-system settings.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates inpatient pharmacy operations to ensure safe, effective care.
• Leads pharmacy quality and performance improvement initiatives.
• Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams for medication-use safety.

Skills

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Communication skills

Conflict resolution

Problem solving

Verbal & written communication

Education

PharmD or PharmD equivalent

New Jersey Pharmacist license

PGY1 Residency

PGY2 or related specialty

Tools

Microsoft Office

Electronic Health Records

Pharmacy information systems

Automated dispensing technology

Medication-use analytics platforms

Job description

Position SummaryThe Clinical Pharmacy Coordinator is responsible for coordinating and optimizing daily pharmacy operations within the inpatient setting to ensure the safe, effective, and efficient delivery of pharmaceutical care. This position serves as a clinical and operational resource for pharmacy staff, collaborates with interdisciplinary healthcare teams, supports regulatory compliance, and oversees designated pharmacy programs and initiatives. The coordinator assists in workflow managements leadership and coordination of clinical pharmacy services, pharmacy quality and performance improvement initiatives, regulatory compliance, pharmacy informatics, and medication-use safety programs.EducationDoctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree or Bachelor's Degree in PharmacyCurrent New Jersey Pharmacist license requiredCompletion of a PGY1 Pharmacy Residency preferred; PGY2 residency or equivalent experience in Health-System Pharmacy Administration, Critical Care, Informatics, or related specialty preferred.ExperienceMinimum of 3-5 years of hospital or health-system pharmacy experience.Strong knowledge of regulatory, accreditation, and medication safety standards.Demonstrated ability to lead interdisciplinary initiatives and work independentlyProficient with Microsoft Office, electronic health records, pharmacy information systems, automated dispensing technology, and medication-use analytics platformsSkillsEstablishes effective working relationships with pharmacists, technicians, nursing, medical staff, and other healthcare professionals.Facilitates interdisciplinary communication related to medication management and patient care.Demonstrates effective conflict resolution and problem-solving skills.Communicates clearly in both verbal and written formats.Job LocationThe Valley Hospital-ParamusShiftDay (United States of America)BenefitsMedical/Prescription, Dental & Vision Discount Program (Full Time/Part Time Employees)Group Term Life Insurance and AD&D(Full Time Employees)Flexible Spending Accounts and Commuter Benefit PlansSupplemental Voluntary Benefits ( e.g. Short-term and Long-term Disability, Whole Life Insurance, Legal Support, etc.)6 Paid Holidays, Paid Time Off (varies), Wellness Time Off, Extended IllnessRetirement PlanTuition AssistanceEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)Valley Health LifeStyles Fitness Center Membership DiscountDay Care Discounts for Various Daycare FacilitiesSalaryJoining Valley Health System means becoming part of a dedicated team that values the highest quality of care in a supportive environment. In our commitment to high performance and reliability, we encourage and recognize exceptional individual performance through our industry leading compensation practices including a starting salary and benefits in accordance with your role, experience, education, and licensure. Actual individual salaries vary depending on these factors. The salary listed does not include other forms of compensation or benefits.Pay Range: $70.61 - $88.26 (per hour)EEO StatementValley Health System does not discriminate on the basis of ancestry, age, atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait, civil union status, color, creed, disability, domestic partnership, gender, gender identity or expression, familial status, genetic information, liability for service in the Armed Forces of the United States, marital status, medical condition or illness, mental or physical handicap, national origin, nationality, perceived disability, pregnancy, race, refusal to submit to genetic testing or make available results of such tests, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran’s status or any other protected basis, in accordance with all applicable Federal, State and Local laws. This applies to all areas of employment, including recruitment, hiring, training and development, promotion, transfer, termination, layoff, compensation, benefits, social and recreational programs, and all other conditions and privileges of employment.