Pharmacist I

Req #: 0000268989 Category: Pharmacy Status: Per Diem Shift: Evening Facility: Clara Maass Medical Center Department: Pharmacy Pay Range: $73.90 per hour Location: 1 CLARA MAASS DRIVE, BELLEVILLE, NJ 07109 Job Title: Pharmacist I Location: Clara Maass Medical Center Department Name: Pharmacy Req #: 0000268989 Status: Hourly Shift: Evening Pay Range: $73.90 - $73.90 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 Manages the prescription workflow process, ensuring accurate data entry, insurance verification, documentation, and error-free prescription verificationAbides by all insurance regulations and ensures only pharmacists handle professional consultations and new telephoned ordersEvaluates critical medication issues like drug interactions and allergies using relevant clinical resources with intense attention to detailOperates the cash register (POS), verifies patient identities at pick-up, and manages the 14-day credit return process for the pick-up binConsults professionally with physicians, nurses, and healthcare providers regarding medication therapy while delivering timely phone and customer serviceMaintains strict department security and stock integrity by adhering to CII to CV inventory controls and USP regulationsMonitors and logs daily refrigerator and ambient room temperatures as strictly required by the New Jersey Board of PharmacyExecutes Cardinal Express ordering, resolves discrepancies, signs CDS invoices, and optimizes inventory levels based on shelf usageUtilizes downtime efficiently to file prescriptions, check for outdates, and supervise or delegate tasks to pharmacy techniciansCompletes and documents clinical comprehensive medication reviews utilizing management software platforms such as Outcomes MTM and EQuIPPAdministers immunizations to eligible patients based on site enrollment guidelines to support community health initiativesReports all medication variances, adverse drug events, and any suspected theft or diversion of controlled dangerous substances (CDS) This Role Might Be For You If Clear, compassionate communication defines how you interact with patients, families, and colleaguesAttention to detail and clinical precision guide your work every day, understanding that errors have serious consequenceYou remain calm and highly adaptable while managing a fast-paced retail environmentPatient safety, accurate drug evaluation, and delivering high-quality pharmaceutical care are your top prioritiesYou enjoy working collaboratively with providers, nurses, and interdisciplinary care teamsContinuous learning, inventory awareness, and operational efficiency motivate youCreating a positive, reassuring, and legally compliant patient experience is central to your approach To Be Considered For This Pharmacist I Opportunity Graduate of a college of pharmacy accredited by the American Council on Pharmaceutical EducationMust hold and maintain an active Pharmacist license/registration in good standing from the State of New JerseyA minimum of one year’s retail pharmacy experience is recommendedFlexibility to work alternating and rotating work schedules (days, early evenings, and some weekends)Proficiency in the use of pharmacy and other departmental software required for the position RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer