Pharmacist I

RWJBarnabas Health; Livingston (NJ); On-site; USD 92,000 - 114,000; Part time

Job summary

RWJBarnabas Health is seeking a Pharmacist I at Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center in Livingston, NJ. This part-time role involves preparing and dispensing medications and IV admixtures, evaluating orders, and documenting clinical interventions in the electronic health record.

You will work with providers, nurses, and the interdisciplinary team to ensure patient safety and high-quality pharmaceutical care. The position requires a PharmD or BS in Pharmacy with an active NJ Pharmacist license.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited School of Pharmacy with a Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree or a Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy.
• Active Pharmacy license in good standing in New Jersey.
• Part-time availability: 22.5 hours per week with 2 day shifts and 1 evening shift per week, including every other weekend.

Responsibilities

• Verify and monitor medication orders against references and criteria before dispensing.
• Prepare, dispense, and monitor medications and IV admixtures across diverse patient populations.
• Document clinical interventions and maintain regulatory compliance in the EHR.
• Collaborate with providers, nurses, and care teams to optimize medication safety and outcomes.

Skills

Attention to detail

Clinical precision

Regulatory compliance

Team collaboration

Communication

Education

PharmD degree

Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy

Job description

Req #: 0000259105

Category: Pharmacy

Status: Part-Time

Shift: Day

Facility: Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center

Department: Pharmacy

Pay Range: $67.45 - $83.39 per hour

Location: 94 Old Short Hills Road, Livingston, NJ 07039

Job Title: Pharmacist I

Location: Cooperman Barnabas Medical Ctr

Department Name: Pharmacy

Req #: 0000259105

Status: Hourly

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $67.45 - $83.39 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
The Pharmacist I plays a critical role in comprehensive patient care and operational excellence. Operating with a high level of independence, they ensure that medications and IV admixtures are prepared, dispensed, and monitored in a safe and rational manner according to legal, regulatory, and hospital standards. They are responsible for evaluating medical orders, documenting clinical metrics, maintaining regulatory compliance, and delivering high-quality pharmaceutical care to all patient age groups, including geriatric, adult, adolescent, pediatric, and neonatal patients.

A Typical Day For a Pharmacist I May Include

• Verifies and monitors medication-prescribing orders against established drug references, shortages, and Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee drug usage criteria before dispensing
• Prepares, dispenses, and monitors both the prescribing and overall clinical effectiveness of all medications and IV admixtures across diverse patient populations
• Utilizes a high level of independent decision-making to evaluate medical orders and ensure strict adherence to regulatory requirements and hospital policies
• Enters, updates, and documents clinical interventions within the electronic health record system for all rejected orders or clinical modifications
• Follows stringent department procedures to accurately document and report all medication errors, adverse drug reactions, and clinical interventions
• Maintains professional proficiency by keeping up to date with changing hospital policies, departmental procedures, and complex clinical issues
• Utilizes downtime efficiently to complete assigned organization competencies, departmental training modules, and clinical skill assessments
• Collaborates seamlessly with providers, nurses, and the interdisciplinary care team to optimize medication safety and patient outcomes

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 accredited School of Pharmacy with a Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy or a Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree
• Must hold and maintain an active Registered Pharmacist license in good standing from the New Jersey Board of Pharmacy
• Ability to work part-time (22.5 hours per week) consisting of 2 day shifts and 1 evening shift per week, including every other weekend
• Flexibility to accommodate rotated hospital holiday coverage and overnight coverage for vacations as appropriate
• Previous experience in a hospital pharmacy environment is preferred

RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer