Pharmacy Graduate/Pharmacist

Location: One Hamilton Health Place, Hamilton, NJ 08619

Req #: 0000266849

Category: Pharmacy

Status: Per Diem

Shift: Day

Facility: RWJ Hamilton

Department: Pharmacy

Pay Range: $72.45 per hour

Location: One Hamilton Health Place, Hamilton, NJ 08619

Job Title: Pharmacist I

Location: RWJUH Hamilton Hospital

Department Name: Pharmacy

Req #: 0000266849

Status: Hourly

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $72.45 - $72.45 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 Retail Pharmacist plays a critical role in patient care and operational excellence. Operating with a high level of independence, they ensure that medications are provided in a safe and rational manner according to legal and professional standards. They are responsible for reviewing prescriptions, consulting with healthcare providers, supervising staff, and providing high-quality pharmaceutical care.

A Typical Day For a Pharmacist I May Include

Reviews, perfects and verifies orders for completeness, accuracy and appropriateness in accordance with pharmaceutical care standards and prescribed policies and procedures

Prepares or supervises preparation and accurate dispensing of medication to inpatients and outpatients, including unit dose dispensing, automated dispensing machines (Pyxis), IV admixture, chemotherapy, TPN, investigational drugs, other sterile products, and extemporaneous preparations, in accordance with hospital policy

Demonstrates competency in utilizing EPIC for documentation of clinical interventions or other activities as appropriate

Completes learner modules and competency assigned as appropriate

Maintains exceptional customer service and effective communication with providers and nurses to ensure safe and appropriate use of drugs

Performs duties including but not limited to medication counseling, therapeutic and formulary substitutions, medication reconciliation, pharmacokinetic monitoring, and renal dose monitoring

Adheres to RWJBH Organizational competencies and standards of behavior as well as departmental specific standards of practice

Other duties and/or projects as assigned

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 ACPE accredited College of Pharmacy or FPGEC certification and internship hours

3+ Years of experience as a registered Pharmacist

Must hold and maintain an active unrestricted Pharmacist license/registration from the State of New Jersey

Proficiency in the use of pharmacy and other departmental software required for the position

Preferred, Not Required

BLS certification through the American Heart Association

ACLS certification

Board of Pharmacy Specialties certification

Doctor of Pharmacy or other advanced degree

Completion of ASHP accredited PGY-1 Pharmacy Residency

RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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