PHARMACIST | RETAIL/INPATIENT PHARMACY |PER DIEM (23563)

Care Plus Bergen, Inc.; Paramus (NJ); On-site; USD 92,000 - 131,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision plan

Paid holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Continuing education

Job summary

Bergen New Bridge Medical Center in Paramus, NJ seeks a Pharmacist for per diem positions in the retail/inpatient setting. The role focuses on accurate interpretation of patient orders, dispensing for inpatients and outpatients, and ensuring timely delivery of medications.

Responsibilities include IV admixtures, TPN, chemotherapy preparation, and maintaining strict inventory controls. You will interact with physicians and nursing staff to optimize patient care while adhering to safety and

Qualifications

• Inpatient pharmacy experience is preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent communication with physicians, nurses, and patients.

Responsibilities

• Review and interpret inpatient orders to prevent duplications, overdoses, and adverse interactions.
• Fill medication orders for inpatients/outpatients and ensure timely delivery.
• Prepare IV admixtures, TPN solutions, chemotherapy, and sterile products with proper aseptic technique.
• Maintain controlled-substance inventories and complete required documentation.
• Provide drug information to clinicians and patients; report medication errors.

Skills

Data entry

Communication

Interpersonal skills

English proficiency

Education

PhD in Pharmacy

Job description

PHARMACIST | RETAIL/INPATIENT PHARMACY |PER DIEM (23563)

Job Category: Professional Services

Requisition Number: PHARM009665

• Posted : October 23, 2026
• Part-Time

Locations

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New Jersey CPB
Paramus, NJ 07652, USA

Description

Join Our Team at Bergen New Bridge Medical Center!**
We are dedicated to providing high-quality, compassionate care to our diverse community. As a leading healthcare provider, we offer a supportive and inclusive work environment. If you’re passionate about making a difference and thrive in a collaborative setting, Bergen New Bridge Medical Center is looking for a Pharmacist.

Job Duties

Reviews and interprets orders for inpatients using patient profiles to ensure that overdoses have not been prescribed, duplicate orders written and that incompatibilities or adverse effects will not result from combining ingredients. Contacts and confers with physicians if there are any questions or irregularities regarding patients’ orders.

Fills medication orders and prescriptions for inpatients, outpatients, nursing units and other departments of the hospital as requested; ensures timely delivery of all medications to their proper destination.

Reviews orders for intravenous medication admixtures ensuring proper dosage, concentration, compatibilities, appropriate rate of administration and labeling instructions. Contacts and confers with physicians if there are any questions or irregularities regarding patients’ prescriptions.

Ensures that adequate controlled drug inventories are appropriate and that dispensing procedures are maintained in all controlled-drug storage areas and running inventory is maintained and accurate

Reports and documents all known medication errors or adverse drug reactions.

Prepares extemporaneous medication compounds when required.

Performs monthly nursing station inspections as required.

Prepares and/or checks IV admixtures, Total Parenteral Nutrition (TPN) solutions, chemotherapy and miscellaneous sterile products as required, using proper aseptic technique with a laminar air flow hood or biohazard cabinetry.

Assessment, treatment and patient care responsibilities are delivered with a knowledge of patient growth and development and are appropriate to the ages of the patients served.

Organizes and prioritizes daily operational activities to meet the needs of the department. Utilizes supportive personnel including technicians, interns, aides and clerks to assist in medication dispensing functions.

Maintains all required records, both legal and hospital; including controlled substances, manufacturing and packaging records. This includes participation in investigational studies as outlined by the Director of Pharmacy.

Provides drug information to physicians, nurses, patients and their families as required.

Inspects pharmacy inventory to ensure that outdated drugs, recalled drugs, and drugs that have lost their potency have been removed from stock and have been replaced as appropriate.

Maintains established departmental policies and procedures, quality assurance programs, safety and infection n control standards and works towards achieving departmental key result areas.

Customer Service: respect, flexibility, knowledge, confidence, professionalism, pleasant attitude, patience and helpfulness. All responses should be timely, professional, caring, and respectful in accordance with Customer Service Performance expectations

Maintains established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance program, safety, environmental, and infection control standards. Assesses gaps in policies and procedures, and create necessary policies and procedures to fulfill these gaps.

Understands and adheres to the Medical Center’s Code of Conduct.

Familiar with the Medical Center’s Mission, Vision, and Values Statements.

OTHER JOB DUTIES

Acts as a preceptor to Pharmacy interns and as an instructor to Pharmacy extern students.

Enhances professional growth and development through participation in education programs, current literature, in-service meetings and workshops. Prepares and presents education programs to Hospital staff.

Participates in the development and implementation of future programs to improve patient care.

Participates in training programs for new pharmacy personnel including pharmacists, interns, aides and technicians.

Performs other related duties as required.

Education/Licensure

Graduation from an approved College of Pharmacy or equivalent required.

Current NJ registration as a licensed Pharmacist required.

Experience:Hospital pharmacy experience preferred.

Skills

Basic data entry skills

Good oral and written communication skills.

Good interpersonal skills.

Speaks, reads and writes English to the extent required by the position

Salary commensurate with experience within posted range.

$80.83/Hour |DIFFERENTIALS: EVE 10%/NIGHT12%/WKEND $2.00 P/H

We provide a comprehensive benefits package, including a competitive medical, dental, and vision plans. We prioritize work-life balance with a generous time off policy that includes ample vacation days, personal time, sick leave and nine paid holidays. Additionally, we are committed to the personal and professional growth of our employees, offering robust tuition reimbursement and continuing education programs to help support our employees ongoing development.

Qualifications

Education

Required

PhD or better in Pharmacy.

Experience

Preferred

1 year:

Hospital pharmacy experience preferred.

Licenses & Certifications

Required

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