Job Title: Pharmacist I
Location: Cooperman Barnabas Medical Ctr
Department Name: Pharmacy
Req #: 0000259105
Status: Hourly
Shift: Day
Pay Range: $67.45 - $83.39 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 comprehensive patient care and operational excellence. Operating with a high level of independence, they ensure that medications and IV admixtures are prepared, dispensed, and monitored in a safe and rational manner according to legal, regulatory, and hospital standards. They are responsible for evaluating medical orders, documenting clinical metrics, maintaining regulatory compliance, and delivering high-quality pharmaceutical care to all patient age groups, including geriatric, adult, adolescent, pediatric, and neonatal patients.
A typical day for a Pharmacist I may include:
- Verifies and monitors medication-prescribing orders against established drug references, shortages, and Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee drug usage criteria before dispensing
- Prepares, dispenses, and monitors both the prescribing and overall clinical effectiveness of all medications and IV admixtures across diverse patient populations
- Utilizes a high level of independent decision-making to evaluate medical orders and ensure strict adherence to regulatory requirements and hospital policies
- Enters, updates, and documents clinical interventions within the electronic health record system for all rejected orders or clinical modifications
- Follows stringent department procedures to accurately document and report all medication errors, adverse drug reactions, and clinical interventions
- Maintains professional proficiency by keeping up to date with changing hospital policies, departmental procedures, and complex clinical issues
- Utilizes downtime efficiently to complete assigned organization competencies, departmental training modules, and clinical skill assessments
- Collaborates seamlessly with providers, nurses, and the interdisciplinary care team to optimize medication safety and patient outcomes
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
- Ability to work part-time (22.5 hours per week) consisting of 2 day shifts and 1 evening shift per week, including every other weekend
- Flexibility to accommodate rotated hospital holiday coverage and overnight coverage for vacations as appropriate
- Previous experience in a hospital pharmacy environment is preferred
