Pharmacist I

About the role

The Retail Pharmacist at RWJBarnabas Health plays a critical role in patient care and operational excellence. Operating with a high level of independence, they ensure medications are provided safely and rationally according to legal and professional standards.

Responsibilities

• Manages the prescription workflow process, ensuring accurate data entry, insurance verification, documentation, and error-free prescription verification
• Absides by all insurance regulations and ensures only pharmacists handle professional consultations and new telephoned orders
• Evaluates critical medication issues like drug interactions and allergies using relevant clinical resources with intense attention to detail
• Operates the cash register (POS), verifies patient identities at pick-up, and manages the 14-day credit return process for the pick-up bin
• Consults professionally with physicians, nurses, and healthcare providers regarding medication therapy while delivering timely phone and customer service
• Maintains strict department security and stock integrity by adhering to CII to CV inventory controls and USP regulations
• Monitors and logs daily refrigerator and ambient room temperatures as strictly required by the New Jersey Board of Pharmacy
• Executes Cardinal Express ordering, resolves discrepancies, signs CDS invoices, and optimizes inventory levels based on shelf usage
• Executes Cardinal Express ordering, resolves discrepancies, signs CDS invoices, and optimizes inventory levels based on shelf usage
• Utilizes downtime efficiently to file prescriptions, check for outdates, and supervise or delegate tasks to pharmacy technicians
• Completes and documents clinical comprehensive medication reviews utilizing management software platforms such as Outcomes MTM and EQuIPP
• Administers immunizations to eligible patients based on site enrollment guidelines to support community health initiatives
• Reports all medication variances, adverse drug events, and any suspected theft or diversion of controlled dangerous substances (CDS)

Requirements

• Graduate of a college of pharmacy accredited by the American Council on Pharmaceutical Education
• Holds and maintains an active Pharmacist license/registration in good standing from the State of New Jersey
• A minimum of one year’s retail pharmacy experience is recommended

Qualifications

• Flexibility 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

Skills

• Clear, compassionate communication
• Attention to detail and clinical precision
• Calm and adaptable under pressure
• Collaborative with providers, nurses, and interdisciplinary care teams
• Continuous learning, inventory awareness, and operational efficiency

Benefits and Perks

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Retail Retirement Plans
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Life & Accidental Death Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Wellness Programs
• Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
• Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more!