Staff Pharmacist - Per Diem

University Hospital; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 79,556 - 113,307; Full time

Job summary

A leading academic medical center in Newark, NJ, is looking for a Staff Pharmacist to deliver comprehensive pharmaceutical services, ensuring safe medication therapy across all ages. Responsibilities include managing medication orders, providing patient-specific therapy protocols, and training support staff. Candidates must hold a Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy or Pharm D. and be licensed in New Jersey. Experience in hospital settings and residency training are preferred. The role offers a competitive hourly rate of $70.00.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy or Pharm D. from an accredited institution.
• Valid registration as a pharmacist in New Jersey.
• Excellent communication and patient care skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide a high level of comprehensive pharmaceutical services.
• Prepare and distribute medication orders accurately.
• Act as a medication information resource to healthcare professionals.
• Manage controlled substances and oversee pharmacy operations.

Skills

Patient-centered service

Clear communication

Effective medication therapy

Teamwork

Quality standards maintenance

Education

Bachelor of Science Degree in Pharmacy or Pharm D.

Registered Pharmacist License in NJ

Job description

About The Role

The primary purpose of the Staff Pharmacist position is to provide a high level of comprehensive pharmaceutical services as defined in the Departmental Mission Statement. Organizes, leads, directs, and verifies the duties and functions performed by supportive personnel to ensure the provision of accurate, efficient, safe, and effective medication therapy for all ages and populations served by University Hospital. Acts as a medication information resource to patients, physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals.

Responsibilities

What You’ll Do

• Provides patient‑centered service, creating a friendly, welcoming, and safe environment; communicates clearly; resolves complaints; organizes work to meet customer needs; meets/exceeds service expectations; models Service Excellence; maintains composure; works with team to meet service targets; and demonstrates respect for patient rights.
• Prepares, properly labels, and distributes medication orders for inpatient, outpatient, and ancillary areas.
• Interprets physician medication orders for accuracy and appropriateness, identifies and communicates errors or discrepancies, and recommends appropriate or alternative drug therapy based on patient condition.
• Provides patient‑specific dosage regimens and protocols using pharmacokinetic/pharmacologic characteristics, disease states, concurrent therapy, demographics, and lab data to improve safety and outcomes.
• Maintains accurate patient medication profiles, ensuring appropriate drug choice, dosage form, strength, therapy duration, and interaction potential.
• Trains, oversees, educates, and checks the work of supportive personnel and students; assumes charge pharmacist duties for coordinating weekend/evening shifts, supervising staff, delegating tasks, and resolving issues in the absence of leadership.
• Coordinates daily sterile and non‑sterile compounding, including IV admixtures, TPN, chemotherapy, special dosage forms, and miscellaneous products, adhering to USP aseptic technique and patient care needs.
• Manages controlled substances, record‑keeping, investigational drugs, inventory control/purchasing, and monthly floor inspections to ensure proper storage, removal of outdated medications, and communication with nursing—serving as pharmacy liaison for routine issues.
• Participates in department communication, including meetings, in‑services, understanding memos/minutes, and maintaining knowledge of pharmacy policies and procedures; provides education to staff, students, and patients as needed.
• Maintains departmental quality standards through MUE, QA programs, continuing education, and adherence to UH compliance standards and all applicable laws, regulations, and policies; performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

What You’ll Bring

Required

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Pharmacy or Pharm D. Degree from an accredited institution required.
• Must be a Registered Pharmacist Licensed in the State of NJ.

Preferred

• Prior hospital pharmacy experience desired.
• Residency training or Board Certification strongly preferred.

Compensation (NJ Job Transparency Law)

In compliance with New Jersey’s Pay Transparency Act, the hourly rate for this position is $70.00 per hour. University Hospital considers multiple factors when determining compensation, including (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate’s relevant work experience, education and training, key skills, internal equity, market data, and organizational needs.

About Us

University Hospital is one of the nation’s leading academic medical centers. As the principal teaching affiliate of Rutgers New Jersey Medical School and the only state‑certified Level 1 Trauma Center in Northern New Jersey, University Hospital is training the next generation of physicians and advancing science to discovery while taking exceptional care of patients, regardless of their financial situation.

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We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply. If you want to grow your career in healthcare while serving a vibrant community, we’d love to meet you.