University Hospital, Newark NJ·Newark, New Jersey
The Staff Pharmacist provides comprehensive pharmaceutical services, including interpreting medication orders, preparing sterile and non-sterile compounds, and ensuring safe medication therapy for patients. They also supervise supportive personnel, manage inventory, and act as a medication information resource for the healthcare team.
The primary purpose of the Staff Pharmacist position is to provide a high level of comprehensive pharmaceutical services as defined in the Departmental Mission Statement. Organizes, leads, directs, and verifies the duties and functions performed by supportive personnel to ensure the provision of accurate, efficient, safe, and effective medication therapy for all ages and population served by University Hospital. Acts as a medication information resource to patients, physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals.
What You’ll Do Provides patient‑centered service, creating a friendly, welcoming, and safe environment; communicates clearly; resolves complaints; organizes work to meet customer needs; meets/exceeds service expectations; models Service Excellence; maintains composure; works with team to meet service targets; and demonstrates respect for patient rights. Prepares, properly labels, and distributes medication orders for inpatient, outpatient, and ancillary areas. Interprets physician medication orders for accuracy and appropriateness, identifies and communicates errors or discrepancies, and recommends appropriate or alternative drug therapy based on patient condition. Provides patient‑specific dosage regimens and protocols using pharmacokinetic/pharmacologic characteristics, disease states, concurrent therapy, demographics, and lab data to improve safety and outcomes. Maintains accurate patient medication profiles, ensuring appropriate drug choice, dosage form, strength, therapy duration, and interaction potential. Trains, oversees, educates, and checks the work of supportive personnel and students; assumes charge pharmacist duties for coordinating weekend/evening shifts, supervising staff, delegating tasks, and resolving issues in the absence of leadership. Coordinates daily sterile and non‑sterile compounding, including IV admixtures, TPN, chemotherapy, special dosage forms, and miscellaneous products, adhering to USP <795>, <797>, <800>, aseptic technique, and patient care needs. Manages controlled substances, record‑keeping, investigational drugs, inventory control/purchasing, and monthly floor inspections to ensure proper storage, removal of outdated medications, and communication with nursing—serving as pharmacy liaison for routine issues. Participates in department communication, including meetings, in‑services, understanding memos/minutes, and maintaining knowledge of pharmacy policies and procedures; provides education to staff, students, and patients as needed. Maintains departmental quality standards through MUE, QA programs, continuing education, and adherence to UH compliance standards and all applicable laws, regulations, and policies; performs other related duties as assigned.
What You’ll Bring Required: Bachelor of Science Degree in Pharmacy or Pharm D. Degree from an accredited institution required. Must be a Registered Pharmacist Licensed in the State of NJ Preferred: Prior hospital pharmacy experience desired Residency training or Board Certification strongly preferred
Vacation Accrued Time Medical & Prescription Drug Coverage Dental & Vision Insurance Health Savings Account (HSA) & Flexible Spending Account (FSA Short- & Long-Term Disability Insurance Pension Plan Pet Insurance Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Professional Development Compensation (NJ Job Transparency Law) In compliance with New Jersey’s Pay Transparency Act, the hourly rate for this position is $59.42 - $86.53. University Hospital considers multiple factors when determining compensation, including (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate’s relevant work experience, education and training, key skills, internal equity, market data, and organizational needs. About Us University Hospital is one of the nation’s leading academic medical centers. As the principal teaching affiliate of Rutgers New Jersey Medical School and the only state-certified Level 1 Trauma Center in Northern New Jersey, University Hospital is training the next generation of physicians and advancing science to discovery while taking exceptional care of patients, regardless of their financial situation. Apply Today We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply. If you want to grow your career in healthcare while serving a vibrant community, we’d love to meet you.
Candidates must hold a Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy or a Pharm D. degree from an accredited institution. A valid Registered Pharmacist license in the State of New Jersey is required, with hospital pharmacy experience and board certification preferred.
Market context
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