Job Title: Pharmacist I
Location: LSC-Montrose
Department Name: Home Infusion
Req #: 0000260014
Status: Hourly
Shift: Day
Pay Range: $66.12 - $81.75 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 I – RWJBarnabas Health
At RWJBarnabas Health, the Pharmacist I plays a critical role in patient care, home infusion therapy, and operational excellence. Operating with a high level of independence, they ensure that medications are compounded and provided in a safe, accurate, and rational manner according to legal, USP, and professional standards. They are responsible for reviewing prescriptions, preparing specialized sterile formulations, consulting with healthcare providers, supervising staff, and providing high-quality pharmaceutical care.
A typical day for a Pharmacist I may include:
- Manages compounding workflow by ensuring accurate data entry, proper documentation, error-free prescription verification, and complete compliance with workflow protocols.
- Prepares and verifies sterile formulations, including Total Parenteral Nutrition (TPN) and IV mixtures, according to patient-specific orders, USP <797> standards, and strict pharmacy procedures.
- Operates automated compounding devices (such as the Baxter EM2400), monitors production, and effectively troubleshoots or resolves compounding issues.
- Maintains strict safety standards by adhering to all hazardous and non-hazardous Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) guidelines and regulatory requirements.
- Supervises pharmacy technicians directly, checking their compounding sheets, delivery tickets, and final pick-and-pack tasks for total accuracy and completeness.
- Coordinates patient care seamlessly by collaborating professionally with multidisciplinary healthcare teams, other hospital departments, and referral sources.
- Ensures operational efficiency by managing scheduled deliveries at least one day ahead and maintaining a clean, orderly medication and supply area.
- Secures facility assets by ensuring all pharmacy areas are locked, inventory integrity is maintained, and strict security controls are followed at the end of each day.
- Promotes continuous quality improvement by reporting any unusual occurrences, variances, or adverse events in a timely, detailed manner to enhance future safety processes.
- Supports team flexibility by stepping in to help co-workers when appropriate and maintaining a willingness to adapt to alternating work schedules on short notice.
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:
- Education Required: Completion of 5/6 year course at an accredited School of Pharmacy with a degree of Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy.
- Additional Education Preferred: Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm D).
- Licensure Required: Active unrestricted New Jersey Pharmacy License upon date of hire.
- Additional Licensure Preferred: Board of Pharmacy Specialties Certification (BCSCP).
- Experience Required: A minimum of one year’s pharmacy experience is recommended.
- Experience Preferred: Home Infusion experience.
