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$20.97/hr · p10p90 · $75.00/hr
this role: $71.81/hrmedian $61.18/hr
Shaded band: the middle 50% of posted pharmacy roles in Summit, New Jersey rates. This role sits in the 75th percentile.
About the role
Pay for this role is about 17% above the Summit, New Jersey median for pharmacy roles.
The pharmacist provides comprehensive pharmaceutical care by reviewing medication orders, monitoring therapeutic outcomes, and collaborating with the healthcare team to ensure safe and effective therapy. They are also responsible for dispensing medications, overseeing technician activities, and adhering to strict safety guidelines for sterile and hazardous medication handling.
The Pharmacist provides comprehensive pharmaceutical care to patients across inpatient and outpatient settings, ensuring safe, effective, and evidence-based medication therapy.
This role includes reviewing and verifying medication orders, monitoring therapeutic outcomes, and providing clinical recommendations to the healthcare team.
The pharmacist collaborates with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to optimize patient care, participates in quality improvement and patient safety initiatives, and ensures compliance with hospital, departmental, and regulatory policies.
Additionally, the pharmacist may provide education to patients, staff, and trainees, contributing to the overall advancement of pharmacy practice within the hospital.
Review patient profiles to assure safe and effective medication therapy Responsible for dispensing of medications, monitoring and reporting drug safety based on current clinical and institutional guidelines, as well as patient-specific criteria Oversees technician practice/activities as per regulatory requirements.
Responsible for mediation storage and documentation Actively participates in clinical services (e.g., stewardships, cost-effective, patient experience) Adheres to safety requirements in the handling and preparation of sterile and non-sterile medications and other hazardous agents (e.g., oncology) according to current guidelines (USP 797, USP 800, ASHP, NIOSH) Communicates effectively and appropriately with healthcare providers and caregivers and assures continuity of pharmaceutical care between shifts and among team members Participates in the training, education and mentoring of other pharmacists and technicians Participates in quality, safety and other project work related to medication management
Qualifications
Education/Experience Graduation from an accredited School of Pharmacy with PharmD required Current active registration and licensure with the State of New Jersey Board of Pharmacy required Previous hospital pharmacy experience preferred.
At Atlantic Health, our promise to our communities is; Anyone who enters one of our facilities will receive the highest quality care delivered at the right time, at the right place, and at the right cost.
This commitment is also echoed in the respect, development and opportunities we give to our more than 22,000 team members.
Headquarters in Morristown, New Jersey, we are one of the leading non-profit health care systems in the nation.
Our facilities and sites of care include: Atlantic Health Morristown Medical Center, Morristown, NJ Atlantic Health Overlook Medical Center, Summit, NJ Atlantic Health Newton Medical Center, Newton, NJ Atlantic Health Chilton Medical Center, Pompton Plains, NJ Atlantic Health Hackettstown Medical Center, Hackettstown, NJ Atlantic Health Goryeb Children's Hospital, Morristown, NJ Atlantic Health CentraState Healthcare System, Freehold, NJ Atlantic Medical Group Atlantic Visiting Nurse Atlantic Mobile Health Atlantic Rehabilitation We have more than 900 community-based healthcare providers affiliated through Atlantic Medical Group.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a PharmD degree from an accredited school of pharmacy and possess an active New Jersey Board of Pharmacy license. Previous hospital pharmacy experience is preferred.
postgraduate degree
Patient education
Regulatory compliance
Interdisciplinary collaboration
Clinical documentation
Non-sterile compounding
Medication safety
Clinical pharmacy
Pharmacy operations
Medication therapy management
Sterile compounding
Pharmaceutical care
USP 797 compliance
USP 800 compliance
Oncology medication handling
Benefits
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Medical insurance
Paid time off
Short-term disability
Long-term disability
Life insurance
Tuition assistance
Parental leave
Employee assistance program
Paid sick leave
Prescription coverage
Fertility benefits
403(b) retirement plan
AD&D insurance
Childcare support
Adoption leave
Commuter accounts
Surrogacy leave
Posting details
Employment type
Unknown
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
0-2 yrs
Salary
$72 - $72/hr
Location
Summit, New Jersey
Posted
Aug 20, 2026
Application
Employer website
We have received awards and recognition for the services we have provided to our patients, team members and communities.
Below are just a few of our accolades: Chosen for 17 years by Fortune as one of the magazine’s “100 Best Companies to Work For." Atlantic Health Morristown and Atlantic Health Overlook Named by Newsweek as two of the “World’s Best Hospitals” in 2026.
Atlantic Health Morristown and Atlantic Health Overlook ranked within the top three hospitals in New Jersey by U.S.
News & World Report’s 2025-2026 Best Hospital rankings.
Atlantic Health scored four “A” grades by The Leapfrog Group in its Fall 2025 Hospital Safety Grades, performance measures reflecting errors, accidents, injuries and injections, as well as systems hospitals have in place to prevent harm.
Atlantic Health Morristown and Atlantic Health Overlook are New Jersey's only hospitals to be named among America's 50 Best hospitals by Healthgrades in 2026.
Named by Becker's Healthcare as one of the "165 Top Places to Work in Healthcare – 2026.
Atlantic Health Morristown, Atlantic Health Overlook, Atlantic Health Chilton and Atlantic Health Newton all Forbes Top Hospitals for 2026.
Named by Newsweek as one of America’s Greatest Workplaces for Inclusion & Diversity 2025.
Atlantic Health rated LEVEL 9 - 2025 CHIME Digital Health Most Wired.
Named one of America's 50 Best Hospitals by Healthgrades, a World’s Best Hospital by Newsweek and recognized as a Best Regional Hospital in the NY Metro area by U.S.
News & World Report.
Our Atlantic Neuroscience Institute is the region’s leader in neuroscience care.
A hub for the New Jersey Stroke Network, we offer a broad range of advanced neurological, neurosurgical and neurodiagnostic services.
We are also certified as a Level IV Epilepsy Center and home to the Gerald J.
Glasser Brain Tumor Center, where more brain tumor surgeries are performed than anywhere else in New Jersey.
Our CyberKnife® program is the largest and most experienced in the state.
We also have a satellite emergency department in Union, NJ, which treats about 40,000 emergency cases each year.
Committed to providing exceptional care, Overlook Medical Center has achieved the prestigious Magnet® recognition. This designation from the American Nurses Credentialing Center is the highest national honor for nursing excellence. What’s more, Overlook Medical Center has advanced certification from The Joint Commission for perinatal care and is designated an Advanced Comprehensive Stroke Center. Additional Joint Commission-certified services include behavioral health care, spine surgery, wound care, and primary care medical home (PCMH).
Atlantic Health offers a competitive and comprehensive Total Rewards package that supports the health, financial security, and well-being of all team members. Offerings vary based on role level (Team Member, Director, Executive). Below is a general summary, with role-specific enhancements highlighted:
Team Member Benefits Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Coverage (22.5 hours per week or above for full-time and part-time team members) Life & AD&D Insurance. Short-Term and Long-Term Disability (with options to supplement) 403(b) Retirement Plan: Employer match, additional non-elective contribution PTO & Paid Sick Leave Tuition Assistance, Advancement & Academic Advising Parental, Adoption, Surrogacy Leave Backup and On-Site Childcare Well-Being Rewards Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Fertility Benefits, Healthy Pregnancy Program Flexible Spending & Commuter Accounts Pet, Home & Auto, Identity Theft and Legal Insurance ____________________________________________ Note: In Compliance with the NJ Pay Transparency Act (effective Sunday, June 1, 2025), all job postings will include the hourly wage or salary (or a range), as well as this summary of benefits. Final compensation and benefit eligibility may vary by role and employment status and will be confirmed at the time of offer.
Eeo statement
Atlantic Health, Inc. is an equal employment opportunity employer and federal contractor or subcontractor and therefore abides by applicable laws to protect applicants and employees from discrimination in hiring, promotion, discharge, pay, fringe benefits, job training, classification, referral, and other aspects of employment, on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), national origin, citizenship status, disability, age, genetics, or veteran status.
Atlantic Health System Pharmacy Departments service multiple outpatient areas, including several infusion centers, retail pharmacy services, and health clinics.
At Morristown Medical Center and Newton Medical Center we have full-service retail pharmacies.
They provide prescription medication services to patients and the local community in a convenient location on the first floor of the hospital, inside the Corner Store Gift Shop at Morristown and behind the coffee shop at Newton adjacent to the main entrance.
A convenient service provided in our retail pharmacies is having your prescriptions you receive at discharge filled and ready for pick-up before you leave to go home.
That means the discharge process will be a little easier for you and your family or friends since there is no need to stop at your retail pharmacy on the way home.
The Pharmacy Department also works with physicians and nurses to ensure that medications used at Atlantic Health System are safe and effective.
Pharmacists are integrated into your care teams to provide real time medication information and help you get the most benefit from your medications.
Market context
Pharmacy roles in New Jersey remain specialized
In New Jersey, pharmacy roles with infectious diseases training are typically driven by hospital and health-system needs for highly specialized medication management and antimicrobial stewardship. These positions are competitive because employers often look for a Pharm.D., a PGY2 in Infectious Diseases, and an active Registered Pharmacist License, along with experience that fits a clinical team setting. If you are considering applying, confirm your licensure status and highlight infectious diseases residency work; this platform’s AI-summarized requirements and benefits can help you review the original posting faster.
