Clinical Pharmacy Coordinator, Pharmacy, Full Time, Day

01 The Valley Hospital; Paramus (NJ); On-site; USD 147,000 - 184,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision

Life Insurance & AD&D

Flexible Spending Accounts

Disability benefits

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Job summary

The Valley Hospital in Paramus, NJ seeks a Clinical Pharmacy Coordinator to optimize inpatient pharmacy operations and deliver high-quality pharmaceutical care. You will support interdisciplinary teams and lead clinical services, quality improvement, and regulatory initiatives.

The role requires a PharmD or B.Pharmacy with NJ licensure, plus 3–5 years hospital experience and proficiency with EHRs and pharmacy systems.

Qualifications

• Doctor of Pharmacy degree or Bachelor's in Pharmacy.
• Current New Jersey Pharmacist license required.
• PGY1 Residency preferred; PGY2 or related specialty preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and optimize daily inpatient pharmacy operations.
• Serve as clinical/operational resource for pharmacy staff.
• Lead workflow management and clinical services coordination.
• Support quality improvement and regulatory compliance; oversee programs.

Skills

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Verbal communication

Problem-solving

Conflict resolution

Leadership

Education

PharmD or B.Pharmacy

New Jersey Pharmacist license

PGY1 Pharmacy Residency

PGY2 Residency/related specialty

Tools

Microsoft Office

Electronic health records

Pharmacy information systems

Automated dispensing technology

Medication-use analytics platforms

Job description

Position Summary

The 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.

Education

Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree or Bachelor's Degree in Pharmacy Current New Jersey Pharmacist license required Completion of a PGY1 Pharmacy Residency preferred; PGY2 residency or equivalent experience in Health-System Pharmacy Administration, Critical Care, Informatics, or related specialty preferred.

Experience

Minimum 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 independently Proficient with Microsoft Office, electronic health records, pharmacy information systems, automated dispensing technology, and medication-use analytics platforms.

Skills

Establishes 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 Location

The Valley Hospital-Paramus Shift Day (United States of America)

Benefits

• Medical/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 Plans
• Supplemental 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 Illness
• Retirement Plan Tuition Assistance Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Valley Health LifeStyles Fitness Center Membership Discount Day Care Discounts for Various Daycare Facilities

Salary

Joining 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 Statement

Valley 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. Valley Health System is proud of our commitment to improving the lives of our patients, our staff, and the communities we serve. When you join Valley, you're joining a team of people who believe in delivering quality care in a supportive environment where top performance is both nurtured and recognized. Our culture is built on going the extra mile, doing what's right, and always striving to be better together.