Pharmacist I

RWJBarnabas Health; Eatontown (NJ); On-site; USD 91,000 - 112,000; Full time

Job summary

RWJBarnabas Health seeks a Pharmacist I to verify orders, compound and dispense medications, and oversee pharmacy technicians in a live clinical setting. The role emphasizes patient safety and interprofessional collaboration at MMC Specialty Care Center and Vogel Medical Campus.

The Pharmacist I will use EPIC for documentation, engage in pharmacokinetic monitoring, and ensure regulatory compliance while supporting hospital standards and continuous learning within a high-volume pharmacy

Qualifications

• ACPE-accredited pharmacy degree or FPGEC with internship hours
• Active New Jersey Pharmacist license in good standing
• Proficiency in EPIC and hospital pharmacy software

Responsibilities

• Review and verify medication orders for accuracy and clinical appropriateness
• Prepare or supervise dispensing of medications including unit dose systems and Pyxis cabinets
• Compound sterile and non-sterile products including IV admixtures, chemotherapy, and TPN
• Perform pharmacokinetic monitoring and renal dose adjustments; reconcile medications
• Provide oversight and delegate tasks to pharmacy technicians
• Document clinical interventions in EPIC and daily activities
• Consult with physicians, nurses, and providers regarding therapy and patient safety
• Ensure compliance with regulatory standards and hospital policies
• Uphold RWJBarnabas Health competencies and perform other duties as assigned

Skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Adaptability

Patient safety

Team collaboration

Continuous learning

Patient experience focus

Education

ACPE-accredited pharmacy degree

FPGEC certification with internship

PharmD preferred

Tools

EPIC system

Job description

Pharmacist I

Req #: 0000257698

Category: Pharmacy

Status: Full-Time

Shift: Day

Facility: Monmouth Medical Center

Department: Pharmacy

Pay Range: $66.12 - $81.75 per hour

Location: 100 Pearl Harbor Road, Tinton Falls, NJ 07724

Job Title: Pharmacist I

Location: MMC Specialty Care Center

Department Name: Pharmacy

Req #: 0000257698

Status: Hourly

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $66.12 - $81.75 per hour

Pay Transparency:

The above reflects the anticipated hourly wage range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey.

The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience.

Pharmacist I - RWJBarnabas Health

At RWJBarnabas Health, the Pharmacist I plays a critical role in patient care and operational excellence. Operating with a high level of independence, they optimize patient safety through comprehensive medication therapy management according to legal, regulatory, and hospital standards. They are responsible for reviewing and verifying orders, compounding sterile and non-sterile products, providing direct oversight of pharmacy technicians, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure safe, effective, and high-quality pharmaceutical care.

A typical day for a Pharmacist I may include:

• Reviews, perfects, and verifies medication orders for completeness, accuracy, and clinical appropriateness in accordance with pharmaceutical care standards
• Prepares or supervises the accurate dispensing of medications including unit dose systems, automated dispensing cabinets (Pyxis), and investigational drugs
• Compounds sterile and non-sterile products, including IV admixtures, chemotherapy, total parenteral nutrition (TPN), and extemporaneous preparations
• Evaluates critical medication issues by performing pharmacokinetic monitoring, renal dose adjustments, medication reconciliation, and therapeutic or formulary substitutions
• Utilizes downtime efficiently to complete assigned learner modules, maintain competencies, and provide direct oversight and delegation of tasks to pharmacy technicians
• Demonstrates clinical precision by utilizing EPIC to accurately document clinical interventions and daily pharmaceutical activities
• Consults professionally with physicians, nurses, and providers regarding medication therapy while delivering exceptional customer service and drug information
• Maintains strict compliance with regulatory requirements, Department of Pharmacy practice standards, and hospital policies
• Adheres to RWJBarnabas Health organizational competencies and standards of behavior while executing other duties or projects as assigned

This role might be for you if:

• Clear, compassionate communication defines how you interact with patients, families, and colleagues
• Attention to detail and clinical precision guide your work every day, understanding that errors have serious consequence
• You remain calm and highly adaptable while managing a fast-paced retail environment
• Patient safety, accurate drug evaluation, and delivering high-quality pharmaceutical care are your top priorities
• You enjoy working collaboratively with providers, nurses, and interdisciplinary care teams
• Continuous learning, inventory awareness, and operational efficiency motivate you
• Creating a positive, reassuring, and legally compliant patient experience is central to your approach

To be considered for this Pharmacist I opportunity:

• Graduate of an ACPE-accredited College of Pharmacy, or holder of an FPGEC certification with completed internship hours
• Must hold and maintain an active, unrestricted Pharmacist license in good standing from the State of New Jersey
• Proficiency in the use of EPIC and other hospital or pharmacy software required for the position
• Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) or other advanced degree preferred
• Previous hospital pharmacy experience or completion of an ASHP-accredited PGY-1 Pharmacy Residency preferred
• Ability to work at both the Vogel Medical Campus and Monmouth Medical Center in Long Branch

At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees physical, emotional, social, and financial health.

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Retirement Plans
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Life & Accidental Death Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Wellness Programs
• Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
• Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more!

RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer