Pharmacist II

RWJBarnabas Health; Livingston (NJ); On-site; USD 98,000 - 121,000; Part time

Job summary

RWJBarnabas Health is seeking a Pharmacist II at Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center in Livingston, NJ. This part-time role focuses on advanced oncology and MS therapies, sterile compounding, and inpatient/outpatient care.

The pharmacist will collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to ensure safe, effective medication use and regulatory compliance. An active NJ Pharmacist license, PharmD or BS in Pharmacy, and at least 1 year in IV sterile compounding and oncology are required.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited School of Pharmacy with PharmD or BS in Pharmacy.
• Active New Jersey Pharmacist license in good standing.
• Minimum 1 year IV sterile compounding and oncology pharmacy experience.
• Proficient in EPIC and Beacon electronic health record systems.
• Part-time schedule: 20 hours per week, 10:00 AM–2:00 PM, with holiday coverage.

Responsibilities

• Manages sterile compounding of chemotherapy, hazardous, and non-hazardous meds.
• Evaluates oncology and MS therapies to ensure appropriate patient care.
• Prepares, dispenses, and monitors inpatient and outpatient medications.
• Exerts independent judgment to resolve complex clinical issues.
• Uses EPIC and Beacon efficiently for patient care and documentation.
• Consults with oncology/MS teams to support multidisciplinary care.
• Adheres to legal, regulatory, and hospital standards for compounding.
• Monitors patient responses to complex regimens and outcomes.

Skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Calm under pressure

Patient safety

Team collaboration

Continuous learning

Inventory awareness

Operational efficiency

Education

Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy

Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD)

Tools

EPIC

Beacon

Job description

Pharmacist II

Req #: 0000265230

Category: Pharmacy

Status: Part-Time

Shift: Day

Facility: Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center

Department: Pharmacy

Pay Range: $70.84 - $87.56 per hour

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

Job Title: Pharmacist II

Location: Cooperman Barnabas Medical Ctr

Department Name: Pharmacy

Req #: 0000265230

Status: Hourly

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $70.84 - $87.56 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 II - RWJBarnabas Health

At RWJBarnabas Health, the Clinical Oncology Pharmacist plays a critical role in specialized patient care and operational excellence. Operating with a high level of independence, they ensure that chemotherapy, hazardous, and non-hazardous medications are prepared and provided in a safe and rational manner according to strict clinical and professional standards. They are responsible for the preparation, dispensing, monitoring, and management of oncology and Multiple Sclerosis (MS) patient care for both inpatients and outpatients while maintaining seamless collaboration with the interdisciplinary healthcare team.

A typical day for a Pharmacist II may include:

• Manages the sterile compounding process, ensuring safe, precise, and error-free preparation of chemotherapy, hazardous, and non-hazardous medications
• Evaluates critical oncology and MS medication therapies, ensuring patients receive appropriate treatments and supporting medication management
• Prepares, dispenses, and monitors both the prescribing and overall clinical effectiveness of inpatient and outpatient specialized care
• Utilizes a high level of independent decision-making to resolve complex clinical and operational pharmaceutical challenges
• Navigates and utilizes pharmacy software platforms efficiently, maintaining high proficiency in EPIC and Beacon systems
• Consults professionally and maintains strong interpersonal relationships within the interdisciplinary oncology and MS care teams
• Adheres strictly to legal, regulatory, and hospital standards regarding sterile IV compounding and hazardous drug handling
• Optimizes patient outcomes by continuously monitoring patient responses to complex medication regimens and support therapies

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
• A minimum of one year of experience in IV sterile compounding and oncology pharmacy practice is required
• Proficient in the navigation and use of EPIC and Beacon electronic health record systems
• Ability to work part-time (20 hours per week) from Monday to Friday, 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM, with flexibility for rotated hospital holiday and vacation coverage

RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer