Pharmacist I

RWJBarnabas Health; Elizabeth (NJ); On-site; USD 82,000 - 117,000; Full time

Job summary

RWJBarnabas Health is seeking a Pharmacist I at our Williamson Street location. The role focuses on safe medication use, sterile and non-sterile compounding, drug information, and oversight of technician activity in compliance with hospital policies.

A typical day includes verifying orders, dispensing medications (including unit dose, Pyxis, IV admixture, chemotherapy, TPN), using EPIC for documentation, and providing patient counseling with a strong emphasis on safety and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a college of pharmacy accredited by the American Council on Pharmaceutical Education.
• Must hold and maintain an active Pharmacist license/registration in good standing from the State of New Jersey.

Responsibilities

• Reviewing, perfecting and verifying orders for completeness, accuracy and appropriateness in accordance with pharmaceutical care standards and prescribed policies and procedures.
• Preparing or supervising preparation and accurate dispensing of medication to inpatients and outpatients, including unit dose dispensing, automated dispensing machines (Pyxis), IV admixture, chemotherapy, TPN, investigational drugs, other sterile products, and extemporaneous preparations, in accordance with hospital policy.
• Demonstrating competency in utilizing EPIC for documentation of clinical interventions or other activities as appropriate
• Completing learner modules and competency assigned as appropriate.
• Maintaining exceptional customer service and effective communication with providers and nurses to ensure safe and appropriate use of drugs.
• Performing duties including but not limited to medication counseling, therapeutic and formulary substitutions, medication reconciliation, pharmacokinetic monitoring, and renal dose monitoring.
• Adhering to RWJBH Organizational competencies and standards of behavior as well as departmental specific standards of practice.
• Other duties and/or projects as assigned

Skills

Attention to detail

Clear communication

Team collaboration

Adaptability

Education

Pharmacist license (NJ)

Tools

EPIC

Job description

Job Title: Pharmacist I

Location: WILLIAMSON STREET

Department Name: Pharmacy

Req #: 0000260776

Status: Hourly

Shift: Evening

Pay Range: $72.45 - $72.45 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, A Pharmacist I optimizes patient safety through medication therapy management, working with multidisciplinary teams to ensure the safe and effective use of medications in our patients. In addition, a Pharmacist I accurately compounds sterile and non-sterile products, provides drug information to patients and staff, and is responsible for direct oversight of technician activity while ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and all hospital policies.

A typical day for a Pharmacist I may include:

• Reviewing, perfecting and verifying orders for completeness, accuracy and appropriateness in accordance with pharmaceutical care standards and prescribed policies and procedures.
• Preparing or supervising preparation and accurate dispensing of medication to inpatients and outpatients, including unit dose dispensing, automated dispensing machines (Pyxis), IV admixture, chemotherapy, TPN, investigational drugs, other sterile products, and extemporaneous preparations, in accordance with hospital policy.
• Demonstrating competency in utilizing EPIC for documentation of clinical interventions or other activities as appropriate
• Completing learner modules and competency assigned as appropriate.
• Maintaining exceptional customer service and effective communication with providers and nurses to ensure safe and appropriate use of drugs.
• Performing duties including but not limited to medication counseling, therapeutic and formulary substitutions, medication reconciliation, pharmacokinetic monitoring, and renal dose monitoring.
• Adhering to RWJBH Organizational competencies and standards of behavior as well as departmental specific standards of practice.
• Other duties and/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 a college of pharmacy accredited by the American Council on Pharmaceutical Education
• Must hold and maintain an active Pharmacist license/registration in good standing from the State of New Jersey

Preferred:

• Advanced degree
• ASHP accredited PGY-1 Pharmacy Residency