Pharmacist

We are seeking a dedicated and skilled pharmacist to join our team at the Somerset location. This position involves working in a Long-Term Care (LTC) facility during nights and weekends. The shifts range from 3:30 PM to midnight, with potential rotations between day and night shifts. The day shift is from 9 AM to 5:30 PM, while the weekend shift is from 12:30 PM to 9 PM every other weekend. The pharmacist will play a crucial role in managing the incoming volume transferred from a different site and help alleviate any potential strain on the existing team. You will be part of a positive and committed team that prioritizes patient care at the highest level.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily workflow related to prescription order processing.
• Review prescription orders for appropriateness and accuracy.
• Verify orders processed by pharmacy technicians.
• Collaborate with healthcare providers to clarify prescriptions.
• Utilize Drug Utilization Review (DUR) for patient prescription management.
• Maintain a strong understanding of NJ Board of Pharmacy regulations for prescription management and dispensing guidelines, including controlled medications.

• Licensed pharmacist in good standing in the state of NJ.
• Minimum of BS of Pharmacy from an accredited school of pharmacy.
• LTC or retail pharmacy experience preferred, minimum of 1 year.

• Experience in pharmacy inventory management.
• Proficiency in prescription refill and ordering processes.
• Strong skills in order entry, claim filing, labeling, and insurance handling.
• Ability to provide pharmacy support and collaborate effectively with healthcare providers.

The work environment offers flexible hours and the opportunity to work with a leading company in the healthcare field. The dress code is business casual, with scrubs being appropriate. Interviews will be conducted on-site and in person only.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of New Brunswick, NJ.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $57.00 - $58.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job
classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be
subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in New Brunswick,NJ.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Dec 18, 2025.

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Salary : $57 - $58