Staff Pharmacist

We are seeking an experienced Staff Pharmacist to provide safe, accurate, and patient-centered pharmacy services. The Staff Pharmacist will be responsible for medication preparation and distribution, prescription verification, medication therapy management, patient counseling, pharmacy technician oversight, regulatory compliance, and quality assurance.

Location: Newark, NJ

Job Type: Minimum 6-month+ temp/contract role

Pay Rate: $62.80/hour (may be some flexibility)

Schedule:

The Pharmacist will have a rotating shift every 2 weeks. Here is a typical 2-week schedule:

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare, accurately label, and distribute medications pursuant to authorized physician or prescriber orders.
• Review medication orders for accuracy, appropriateness, dosage, drug interactions, and potential discrepancies.
• Communicate with prescribers regarding medication-related concerns and recommend appropriate alternative therapies when necessary.
• Perform medication therapy management and monitor patient medication regimens.
• Maintain accurate patient medication profiles and evaluate medication selection, dosage form, strength, duration of therapy, and potential interactions.
• Provide patient counseling regarding medications and devices.
• Transfer prescriptions as requested by patients in accordance with applicable regulations.
• Train, supervise, educate, and verify the work of pharmacy technicians, residents, interns, students, and other pharmacy personnel.
• Ensure pharmacy personnel comply with applicable state and federal laws, regulations, and departmental policies.
• Assist with care coordination and resolve insurance-related issues, including identifying opportunities for financial assistance.
• Ensure proper handling, storage, distribution, control, and recordkeeping of prescription and controlled medications.
• Maintain compliance with USP <795>, <797>, and <800> requirements as applicable.
• Support compliance with 340B, specialty pharmacy accreditation, medication safety, and other regulatory standards.
• Conduct routine pharmacy inspections, including medication storage, expiration dates, and room, refrigerator, and freezer temperature documentation.
• Participate in staff meetings, in-services, and other departmental communications.
• Assist with inventory management and purchasing activities to maintain appropriate medication and supply levels.
• Participate in medication usage evaluations, quality assurance, continuous quality improvement, medication error reduction, and other pharmacy improvement initiatives.
• Maintain current knowledge of pharmacy regulations, laws, policies, procedures, and professional standards.
• Participate in continuing education activities to maintain professional knowledge and competency.
• Deliver a high level of customer service while supporting University Hospital's mission, values, and commitment to patient-centered care.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Current New Jersey Pharmacist license in good standing.
• Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) or equivalent pharmacy degree.
• Experience in a hospital or clinical pharmacy environment preferred.
• Strong knowledge of medication therapy, drug interactions, pharmacy regulations, and patient safety.
• Ability to effectively communicate with patients, physicians, nurses, pharmacy staff, and other healthcare professionals.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work effectively in a fast-paced healthcare environment.
• Knowledge of USP <795>, <797>, <800>, 340B, controlled substances, and medication safety standards preferred.
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and customer service skills.

Benefit offerings include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and 401K plan. Our program provides employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. Available paid leave may include Paid Sick Leave, where required by law; any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law; and Holiday pay upon meeting eligibility criteria.