Pharmacist - Per Diem

Holy Name Medical Center; Teaneck Township (NJ); On-site; USD 78,523 - 90,921; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site parking

Health insurance

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) match

Job summary

Holy Name Medical Center in Teaneck, NJ seeks a pharmacist to manage medication orders and provide expert drug information within a busy hospital pharmacy. You will review orders for safety, ensure accurate dispensing, and supervise pharmacy technicians while engaging with care teams.

This role emphasizes patient safety, sterile product preparation, and collaboration with nurses and physicians to optimize care. A Pharmacy degree and NJ licensure are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy required.
• PharmD preferred for advanced clinical expertise.
• Experience in hospital pharmacy is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Interpret and review medication orders for appropriateness and safety.
• Supervise pharmacy technicians and ensure compliance with policies.
• Dispense and check medications and assist with sterile product preparation.
• Use pharmacy IT systems to support orders, EHR, and medication administration records.
• Communicate effectively with nurses, physicians, and colleagues across shifts.
• Support drug information requests and patient safety initiatives.

Skills

Strong communication

Information technology skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's Degree of Science in Pharmacy

Doctorate of Pharmacy (PharmD) preferred

Job description

Description

Welcome to Holy Name, a medical center where innovation is not just a goal — it's a commitment. Here, medical excellence thrives, allowing hope to reign supreme and leaving no room for fear. At our hospital, every patient is cared for with undivided attention — because healing every soul is our sole focus.

Holy Name is New Jersey's only independent Catholic health system, comprising a 361-bed acute care hospital, a renowned cancer center, a state-of-the-art fitness center, a residential hospice, a prestigious nursing school, and an extensive physician network. Healing at Holy Name goes beyond medicine and technology – it is infused with faith, conviction, compassion, and a commitment to educating the next generation of healthcare professionals through a variety of residency and educational programs. Our mission to provide care for the body, mind, and soul spans education, prevention, diagnosis, treatment, rehabilitation, and overall wellness. This is at the core of who we are and what we do, and we've done it this way across generations, every single day, for nearly 100 years. Every innovation, medical breakthrough, and groundbreaking treatment is powered by some of the best minds in medicine, ensuring nothing is left on the table or the road to recovery.

A Brief Overview

Responsible for all aspects of medication management as they pertain to physician order review and entry, preparation and checking, provision of drug information, oversight of Pharmacy Technician activities.

What You Will Do

• Competent interpretation and review of appropriateness of all medication and medication related orders by physicians including thorough check for allergies, interactions, therapeutic interchange, contraindications, dosing, etc.
• Displays working knowledge of departmental automation and equipment as it pertains to their role in dispensing, checking, preparing and tracking medications
• Competent in utilization of information technology to support pharmacist assigned functions including pharmacy order entry system, electronic health record, on-line medication administration record, drug information, etc.
• Displays compliance and competence regarding standard procedures for preparing sterile products including departmental policies, aseptic technique, USP 797, documentation, safety precautions, etc.
• Displays competence regarding mathematical calculations required for accurate dispensing of pharmaceutical preparations for all medication administration routes.
• Handles medications, including Controlled Drug Substances, in a safe manner and in accordance with NJ and Federal Rules and Regulations to ensure proper storage conditions, avoidance of dispensing errors, tracking of delivery via closed loop system, and required documentation
• Displays ability to communicate efficiently and appropriately with all hospital personnel including, but not limited to, pharmacy co-workers during and across shifts, nurses, physicians, managers.
• Displays ability to identify and/or follow through on such medication related issues such as drug information requests, physician orders requiring clarification, adverse drug reactions, medication/patient safety concerns,
• Supervises pharmacy technicians in compliance with the rules and regulations of the NJ Board of Pharmacy and departmental policies and procedures.
• Displays competence regarding additional responsibilities as trained and assigned such as patient care area inspections, chemo coverage, etc.
• Covers alternate shifts based on need for Benefit Time coverage or Department need

Education Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree of Science in Pharmacy Required and
• Doctorate of Pharmacy Preferred

Experience Qualifications

• Hospital Pharmacy experience Preferred

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Strong communication and information technology skills.

Licenses and Certifications

• PHARMD - Licensed Pharmacist License to dispense Pharmaceuticals in the State of New Jersey Upon Hire Required

At Holy Name, we believe in rewarding every team member with more than a paycheck—we invest in your future and well-being. Full-time and part-time employees have access to a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, financial security, and quality of life. We offer low-cost medical coverage with generous employer contributions, dental and vision plans, discounted prescriptions, and access to on-site child care. Additional benefits include 401(k) matching, tuition reimbursement, paid time off, flexible spending accounts, legal and voluntary coverage options, life insurance, and free on-site parking. If you are hired at Holy Name, your final base compensation will be determined based on factors such as employment status (Full/Part-Time or Per Diem) skills, education, and/or experience. In addition to those factors – we believe in the importance of pay equity and consider any internal equity of our current team members as a part of any final offer. Pay Range: $57.00/hour - $65.55/hourHoly Name is a mission-driven facility whose quality standards and philosophy are rooted in the principles of its founders, the Sisters of St. Joseph of Peace. Those principles are exercised daily by the Medical Center's dedicated and talented staff members. Holy Name is an Equal Opportunity Employer.