Staff Pharmacist

Adecco; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 117,000 - 143,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Benefits package

401(k) plan

Job summary

Adecco Healthcare & Life Sciences in Newark, NJ seeks an experienced Staff Pharmacist to provide safe, accurate, and patient-centered pharmacy services on a 6-month+ temp/contract assignment. You will verify prescriptions, perform medication therapy management, supervise technicians, ensure regulatory compliance, handle counseling, and support care coordination while maintaining high standards of patient safety and quality assurance.

Qualifications

• New Jersey Pharmacist license in good standing.
• Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) or equivalent.
• Hospital or clinical pharmacy experience preferred.
• Knowledge of medication therapy, drug interactions, and patient safety.
• Ability to communicate with clinicians and patients.
• Strong attention to detail in a fast-paced setting.
• Familiarity with USP <795>, <797>, <800>, 340B, and medication safety.
• Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, label, and distribute medications per orders.
• Review orders for accuracy and drug interactions.
• Communicate with prescribers and recommend therapies.
• Perform medication therapy management and monitor regimens.
• Counsel patients on medications and devices.
• Supervise; train and verify work of technicians and students.
• Ensure compliance with laws, regulations, and policies.
• Support care coordination and resolve insurance issues.

Skills

Pharmacist license NJ

Pharmacist knowledge

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

PharmD or equivalent

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Staff Pharmacist to provide safe, accurate, and patient-centered pharmacy services. The Staff Pharmacist will be responsible for medication preparation and distribution, prescription verification, medication therapy management, patient counseling, pharmacy technician oversight, regulatory compliance, and quality assurance.

Location: Newark, NJ
Job Type: Minimum 6-month+ temp/contract role
Pay Rate: $62.80/hour

Schedule:

The Pharmacist will have a rotating shift every 2 weeks.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare, accurately label, and distribute medications pursuant to authorized physician or prescriber orders.

• Review medication orders for accuracy, appropriateness, dosage, drug interactions, and potential discrepancies.

• Communicate with prescribers regarding medication-related concerns and recommend appropriate alternative therapies when necessary.

• Perform medication therapy management and monitor patient medication regimens.

• Maintain accurate patient medication profiles and evaluate medication selection, dosage form, strength, duration of therapy, and potential interactions.

• Provide patient counseling regarding medications and devices.

• Transfer prescriptions as requested by patients in accordance with applicable regulations.

• Train, supervise, educate, and verify the work of pharmacy technicians, residents, interns, students, and other pharmacy personnel.

• Ensure pharmacy personnel comply with applicable state and federal laws, regulations, and departmental policies.

• Assist with care coordination and resolve insurance-related issues, including identifying opportunities for financial assistance.

• Ensure proper handling, storage, distribution, control, and recordkeeping of prescription and controlled medications.

• Maintain compliance with USP <795>, <797>, and <800> requirements as applicable.

• Support compliance with 340B, specialty pharmacy accreditation, medication safety, and other regulatory standards.

• Conduct routine pharmacy inspections, including medication storage, expiration dates, and room, refrigerator, and freezer temperature documentation.

• Participate in staff meetings, in-services, and other departmental communications.

• Assist with inventory management and purchasing activities to maintain appropriate medication and supply levels.

• Participate in medication usage evaluations, quality assurance, continuous quality improvement, medication error reduction, and other pharmacy improvement initiatives.

• Maintain current knowledge of pharmacy regulations, laws, policies, procedures, and professional standards.

• Participate in continuing education activities to maintain professional knowledge and competency.

• Deliver a high level of customer service while supporting University Hospital's mission, values, and commitment to patient-centered care.

• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Current New Jersey Pharmacist license in good standing.

• Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) or equivalent pharmacy degree.

• Experience in a hospital or clinical pharmacy environment preferred.

• Strong knowledge of medication therapy, drug interactions, pharmacy regulations, and patient safety.

• Ability to effectively communicate with patients, physicians, nurses, pharmacy staff, and other healthcare professionals.

• Strong attention to detail and ability to work effectively in a fast-paced healthcare environment.

• Knowledge of USP <795>, <797>, <800>, 340B, controlled substances, and medication safety standards preferred.

• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and customer service skills.

Why Join Adecco Healthcare & Life Sciences?

Temporary-to-hire opportunity with a leading healthcare organization.

Monday through Friday schedule with no weekends.

Competitive weekly pay.

Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on patient care and outcomes.

Dedicated recruiter support throughout your assignment.

Weekly Pay

401(k) Plan

Skills Training

Excellent medical, dental, and vision benefits

Benefit offerings include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and 401K plan. Our program provides employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. Available paid leave may include Paid Sick Leave, where required by law; any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law; and Holiday pay upon meeting eligibility criteria.

IMPORTANT: This role is being recruited for by Adecco’s Healthcare & Life Sciences division, not your local Adecco Branch Office.

For opportunities available at Adecco Healthcare & Life Sciences go to https://www.adecco.com/en-us/employers/industries/healthcare-life-sciences

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled. To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please visit http://www.adeccousa.com/candidate-privacy/. The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction record.

Pay Details: $62.80 per hour

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and 401K plan. Our program provides employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. Available paid leave may include Paid Sick Leave, where required by law; any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law; and Holiday pay upon meeting eligibility criteria.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to https://www.adecco.com/en-us/candidate-privacy

The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Massachusetts Candidates Only: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.