Pharmacist I in Newark, New Jersey at RWJBarnabas Health

Job Title: Pharmacist I

Location: Newark Beth Israel

Department Name: Retail Pharmacy - NBI

Req #: 0000257022

Status: Hourly

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $66.12 - $81.75 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 verification
• Abides 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 <800> 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
• 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)

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 a college of pharmacy accredited by the American Council on Pharmaceutical Education
• Must hold and maintain 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
• 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

Benefits and Perks

At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees’ physical, emotional, social, and financial health.

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• 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!

Choosing RWJBarnabas Health!

RWJBarnabas Health is the premier health care destination providing patient-centered, high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering a best-in-class work experience to every member of the team. We honor and appreciate the privilege of creating and sustaining healthier communities, one person and one community at a time. As the leading academic health system in New Jersey, we advance innovative strategies in high-quality patient care, education, and research to address both the clinical and social determinants of health.

RWJBarnabas Health aims to truly make a unique impact in local communities throughout New Jersey. From vastly improving the health of local residents to creating educational and career opportunities, this combination greatly benefits the state. We understand the growing and evolving needs of residents in New Jersey—whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education.

Equal Opportunity Employer