PD Pharmacist

Location: Jersey City Medical Center, 355 Grand Street, Jersey City, NJ 07302

Pay Range: $73.90 per hour

About the role

The Pharmacist I plays a critical role in comprehensive patient care and operational excellence at RWJBarnabas Health. Operating with a high level of independence, they ensure medications and IV admixtures are prepared, dispensed, and monitored safely and rationally according to legal, regulatory, and hospital standards. This role involves 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.

Responsibilities

• Prepares, dispenses, and monitors the prescribing and overall clinical effectiveness of all medications and IV admixtures.
• Delivers advanced clinical services to assigned specialty units to optimize drug efficacy and patient health outcomes.
• Utilizes independent decision-making to evaluate complex medical orders and resolve pharmaceutical issues.
• Applies deep familiarity with all phases of hospital pharmacy practice to maintain seamless, efficient daily workflows.
• Evaluates critical medication issues such as drug interactions and dosing across diverse populations, from neonatal to geriatric patients.
• Collaborates professionally with physicians, nurses, and the interdisciplinary care team regarding patient medication therapies.
• Utilizes downtime efficiently to maintain clinical awareness, update documentation, and support pharmacy operations.
• Adheres strictly to institutional policies, safety protocols, and state regulations to ensure complete medication security.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited School of Pharmacy with a Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy or a Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree.
• Active Registered Pharmacist license/registration in good standing from the State of New Jersey.
• Practical familiarity with all operational phases and workflows of a hospital pharmacy environment.
• Successful completion of all hospital and departmental orientation programs.
• Previous experience practicing in a hospital pharmacy environment is highly desirable.

Skills

• Clear, compassionate communication with patients, families, and colleagues.
• Strong attention to detail and clinical precision.
• Ability to remain calm and adaptable in a fast-paced environment.
• Commitment to patient safety, accurate drug evaluation, and high-quality pharmaceutical care.
• Collaborative approach with providers, nurses, and interdisciplinary care teams.
• Motivation for continuous learning, inventory awareness, and operational efficiency.
• Focus on creating a positive, reassuring, and legally compliant patient experience.

Schedule

Evening shift, per diem status.