Pharmacist I

RWJBarnabas Health

Tinton Falls (NJ)

On-site

USD 91,000 - 113,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Medical Insurance

Dental and Vision Insurance

Retirement Plans

Short & Long Term Disability

Life & Accidental Death Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

HSA/FSA Wellness Programs

Voluntary Benefits

Employee Discounts

Job summary

RWJBarnabas Health is seeking a Pharmacist I to join the Pharmacy team at MMC Specialty Care Center in Monmouth Medical Center, NJ. You will review orders, prepare sterile and non-sterile products, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure safe pharmaceutical care.

The role requires an active NJ Pharmacist license, ACPE-accredited pharmacy education, and proficiency with EPIC software. This is a day-shift, full-time, on-site position with competitive pay and benefits.

Qualifications

Graduate of an ACPE-accredited College of Pharmacy or holder of an FPGEC with completed internship hours.
Active, unrestricted Pharmacist license in New Jersey.

Responsibilities

Review and verify medication orders for accuracy and appropriateness.
Compound sterile and non-sterile products including IV admixtures, chemotherapy, and TPN.
Supervise pharmacy technicians and collaborate with physicians and nurses.
Document clinical interventions in EPIC and maintain daily pharmacy activities.
Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and hospital policies.

Skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Adaptability

Education

PharmD or higher

Tools

EPIC

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.