Pharmacist I

RWJBarnabas Health; Hamilton Township (NJ); On-site; USD 82,000 - 117,000; Part time

Job summary

RWJBarnabas Health is seeking a Pharmacist I at RWJUH Hamilton Hospital. The pharmacist will review prescriptions, supervise dispensing, and provide high-quality pharmaceutical care in a fast-paced hospital setting.

The role requires an ACPE-accredited degree or FPGEC, a NJ license, and 3+ years of experience. Proficiency with EPIC and hospital pharmacy workflows is essential, with a focus on patient safety and collaboration with care teams.

Qualifications

• Requires ACPE-accredited College of Pharmacy or FPGEC certification
• 3+ years of experience as a registered Pharmacist
• Active NJ Pharmacist license/registration
• Proficiency in pharmacy software

Responsibilities

• Review prescriptions for accuracy and appropriateness
• Dispense medications for inpatients and outpatients, including unit dose and IV admixture
• Supervise staff and ensure safe, rational medication use
• Document clinical interventions in EPIC and maintain records
• Provide medication counseling and pharmacokinetic/renal dosing monitoring
• Collaborate with providers, nurses, and care teams
• Adhere to organizational competencies and standards of practice

Skills

Clear communication

Attention to detail

Calm under pressure

Team collaboration

Continuous learning

Education

ACPE-accredited College of Pharmacy

FPGEC certification

Pharmacy internship hours

Tools

EPIC

Pharmacy software

Job description

Job Title: Pharmacist I

Location: RWJUH Hamilton Hospital

Department Name: Pharmacy

Req #: 0000266849

Status: Hourly

Shift: Day

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, the Retail Pharmacist plays a critical role in patient care and operational excellence. Operating with a high level of independence, they ensure that medications are provided in a safe and rational manner according to legal and professional standards. They are responsible for reviewing prescriptions, consulting with healthcare providers, supervising staff, and providing high-quality pharmaceutical care.

A typical day for a Pharmacist I may include:

• Reviews, perfects and verifies orders for completeness, accuracy and appropriateness in accordance with pharmaceutical care standards and prescribed policies and procedures
• Prepares or supervises 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
• Demonstrates competency in utilizing EPIC for documentation of clinical interventions or other activities as appropriate
• Completes learner modules and competency assigned as appropriate
• Maintains exceptional customer service and effective communication with providers and nurses to ensure safe and appropriate use of drugs
• Performs duties including but not limited to medication counseling, therapeutic and formulary substitutions, medication reconciliation, pharmacokinetic monitoring, and renal dose monitoring
• Adheres 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 an ACPE accredited College of Pharmacy or FPGEC certification and internship hours
• 3+ Years of experience as a registered Pharmacist
• Must hold and maintain an active unrestricted Pharmacist license/registration from the State of New Jersey
• Proficiency in the use of pharmacy and other departmental software required for the position

Preferred, not required:

• BLS certification through the American Heart Association
• ACLS certification
• Board of Pharmacy Specialties certification
• Doctor of Pharmacy or other advanced degree
• Completion of ASHP accredited PGY-1 Pharmacy Residency