Job Title: Pharmacist Specialist
Location: Community Medical Center
Department Name: Pharmacy
Req #: 0000266387
Status: Salaried
Shift: Day
Pay Range: $149,200.00 - $188,100.00 per year
Pay Transparency:
The above reflects the anticipated annual salary 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 Specialist – RWJBarnabas Health
At RWJBarnabas Health, the Pharmacist Specialist plays a critical role in delivering comprehensive pharmaceutical care across the hospital setting. With a focus on critical care and emergency medicine, they provide specialized clinical pharmacy services to patients across all age groups while exercising considerable independent clinical decision-making. They are responsible for medication preparation, dispensing, monitoring, medication utilization, education, and quality improvement while collaborating closely with physicians, nurses, pharmacists, and interdisciplinary care teams.
A typical day for a Pharmacist Specialist may include:
- Provides comprehensive pharmaceutical care to patients across all age groups, including geriatric, adult, adolescent, pediatric, and neonatal populations
- Provides clinical pharmacy services within their area of specialization, including preparation, dispensing, and monitoring of medications and IV admixtures
- Exercises independent clinical judgment when evaluating medication therapy, supporting safe prescribing, and monitoring medication effectiveness
- Participates in multidisciplinary patient care rounds and collaborates with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare practitioners to optimize medication therapy
- Furnishes timely and accurate clinical medication information to physicians, pharmacy personnel, healthcare practitioners, and patients
- Assists the Director, Assistant Director of Pharmacy, and Clinical Coordinator with the coordination and supervision of clinical pharmacy activities
- Participates in quality improvement and quality assurance initiatives related to the provision of pharmaceutical care
- Plans, organizes, analyzes, and compiles medication utilization programs and assists with the implementation of cost containment initiatives and pharmacy research
- Participates in medication error and adverse drug reaction reporting programs to support patient safety and risk reduction
- Ensures compliance with National Patient Safety Goals, medication management requirements, and applicable departmental policies and procedures
- Provides ongoing education and training to pharmacy staff, pharmacy residents, students, nursing staff, and medical staff
- Assists with the orientation and training of new employees and supports organization- and department-specific educational requirements
- Promotes positive working relationships and actively contributes to a collaborative and supportive pharmacy environment
This role might be for you if:
- Clear, compassionate communication defines how you interact with patients, families, physicians, and interdisciplinary care teams
- Clinical judgment and attention to detail guide your approach to complex medication management
- You remain calm, adaptable, and decisive while working in a fast-paced hospital and critical care environment
- Patient safety, evidence-based medication therapy, and high-quality pharmaceutical care are your top priorities
- You enjoy collaborating with physicians, nurses, pharmacists, and other healthcare professionals to optimize patient outcomes
- Continuous learning, clinical education, and professional development motivate you
- You value quality improvement, medication safety, and contributing to an environment of excellence in pharmacy practice
To be considered for this Pharmacist Specialist opportunity:
- Graduate of an Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) accredited College of Pharmacy with a Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree
- Successful completion of a Post Graduate Year 1 Pharmacy Residency (PGY1) required
- Successful completion of a Post Graduate Year 2 Pharmacy Residency (PGY2) in Critical Care or Emergency Medicine preferred
- Board Certification in Critical Care or Emergency Medicine preferred
- Must hold a current New Jersey State Registered Pharmacist license in good standing or be eligible for licensure
- Familiarity with all phases of hospital pharmacy practice and working knowledge of public health matters, as well as federal and state laws governing professional and hospital pharmacy practice
- Understanding of the role of the hospital pharmacy department and its interrelationships with other hospital departments and functions
At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees physical, emotional, social, and financial health.
