Pharmacist II

Job Title: Pharmacist II

Location: Community Medical Center

Department Name: Pharmacy

Req #: 0000272341

Status: Hourly

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $69.44 - $85.84 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

The Pharmacist II plays an important role in providing comprehensive pharmaceutical care to patients across all age groups, including geriatric, adult, adolescent, pediatric, and neonatal populations. This position is responsible for preparing, dispensing, monitoring, and evaluating medications and IV admixtures while exercising independent clinical judgment to support safe and effective medication management. Working collaboratively with physicians, nursing personnel, pharmacy technicians, and other healthcare professionals, the Pharmacist II helps ensure medication safety, regulatory compliance, and high-quality patient care throughout the hospital.

A typical day for a Pharmacist II may include:

• Reviewing and evaluating medication orders to ensure completeness, appropriateness, legal compliance, and proper prioritization
• Assessing medication orders for formulary status, appropriate dosing, dosing intervals, allergies, drug interactions, and drug-disease state interactions
• Preparing, dispensing, compounding, and monitoring medications and intravenous admixtures, including oncology-related therapies
• Overseeing the preparation of parenteral admixtures and ensuring compliance with established pharmaceutical practices and safety standards
• Adhering to USP 795, 797, and 800 standards and applicable regulatory requirements for sterile and nonsterile compounding and hazardous drug handling
• Contacting physicians directly when medication orders require clinical intervention and maintaining appropriate documentation in intervention logs
• Communicating medication changes and modifications to nursing personnel to support accurate and coordinated patient care
• Exercising independent clinical judgment and initiative in identifying, anticipating, and resolving daily pharmacy operational and medication-related issues
• Supervising pharmacy technical staff to ensure accuracy, efficiency, and compliance with departmental policies and procedures
• Overseeing the dispensing, chain of custody, and accountability of controlled dangerous substances in accordance with applicable regulations
• Participating in medication error and adverse drug reaction reporting programs to support patient safety and continuous quality improvement
• Assisting with the orientation and training of new employees, students, nursing personnel, and medical staff regarding pharmacy processes and medication management
• Participating in ongoing education and training related to organizational and departmental requirements
• Following applicable federal and state regulations, National Patient Safety Goals, risk reduction initiatives, and established policies and procedures related to medication management
• Promoting positive working relationships and contributing to a collaborative, professional, and supportive work environment
• Performing additional duties as assigned to support pharmacy operations and the delivery of high-quality patient care

This role might be for you if:

• You are committed to providing safe, effective, and comprehensive pharmaceutical care to patients across all age groups
• Strong clinical judgment and attention to detail guide your approach to medication review, evaluation, dispensing, and monitoring
• You are knowledgeable in medication dosing, drug interactions, allergies, and appropriate medication management practices
• You value collaboration and communicate effectively with physicians, nurses, pharmacy technicians, and other members of the healthcare team
• You are comfortable exercising independent decision-making when evaluating medication orders and addressing clinical concerns
• You demonstrate initiative and are proactive in identifying and resolving medication-related and operational challenges
• You understand the importance of regulatory compliance, medication safety, and established standards for sterile, nonsterile, and hazardous drug compounding
• You are confident overseeing pharmacy technical staff while supporting accuracy, accountability, and departmental efficiency
• You enjoy sharing your knowledge and contributing to the education and development of pharmacy colleagues, students, and other healthcare professionals
• You recognize the importance of maintaining positive professional relationships and contributing to a collaborative work environment

To be considered for this Pharmacist II opportunity:

• Graduate of a college of pharmacy accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), or foreign equivalent educational degree
• Bachelor's degree or Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree required
• Current New Jersey State license as a Registered Pharmacist in good standing required
• Completion of a hospital pharmacy residency and/or advanced pharmacy degree preferred
• Familiarity with all phases of hospital pharmacy practice and a working knowledge of public health matters, as well as federal and state laws regulating the professional and hospital practice of pharmacy
• Understanding of the role of the Hospital Pharmacy Department within the hospital and its interrelationships with other departments and functions