Job Title: Pharmacist II
Location: Cooperman Barnabas Medical Ctr
Department Name: Pharmacy
Req #: 0000259108
Status: Hourly
Shift: Day
Pay Range: $70.84 - $87.56 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 II – RWJBarnabas Health
At RWJBarnabas Health, the Clinical Oncology Pharmacist plays a critical role in specialized patient care and operational excellence. Operating with a high level of independence, they ensure that chemotherapy, hazardous, and non-hazardous medications are prepared and provided in a safe and rational manner according to strict clinical and professional standards. They are responsible for the preparation, dispensing, monitoring, and management of oncology and Multiple Sclerosis (MS) patient care for both inpatients and outpatients while maintaining seamless collaboration with the interdisciplinary healthcare team.
A typical day for a Pharmacist II may include:
- Manages the sterile compounding process, ensuring safe, precise, and error-free preparation of chemotherapy, hazardous, and non-hazardous medications
- Evaluates critical oncology and MS medication therapies, ensuring patients receive appropriate treatments and supporting medication management
- Prepares, dispenses, and monitors both the prescribing and overall clinical effectiveness of inpatient and outpatient specialized care
- Utilizes a high level of independent decision-making to resolve complex clinical and operational pharmaceutical challenges
- Navigates and utilizes pharmacy software platforms efficiently, maintaining high proficiency in EPIC and Beacon systems
- Consults professionally and maintains strong interpersonal relationships within the interdisciplinary oncology and MS care teams
- Adheres strictly to legal, regulatory, and hospital standards regarding sterile IV compounding and hazardous drug handling
- Optimizes patient outcomes by continuously monitoring patient responses to complex medication regimens and support therapies
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:
- Graduate of an accredited School of Pharmacy with a Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy or a Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree
- Must hold and maintain an active Registered Pharmacist license in good standing from the New Jersey Board of Pharmacy
- A minimum of one year of experience in IV sterile compounding and oncology pharmacy practice is required
- Proficient in the navigation and use of EPIC and Beacon electronic health record systems
- Ability to work part-time (20 hours per week) from Monday to Friday, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM, with flexibility for rotated hospital holiday and vacation coverage
