Pharmacist (Floater)
Listed compensation
$126k-$129k
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
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Job Description
Great new Career Opportunity in Long-Term Care Pharmacy!
Now Hiring – Pharmacist – (Floater) Home Base in Clinton NJ
Hours: 7:00 am or 8 am - 3:30pm or 4:30pm
The Pharmacist will be responsible for, but not limited to:
1. Assist and direct support staff in the production and dispensing of medication orders to facilities and residents
- 2. Practice appropriate drug utilization review and follow up
- 3. Coding (Data entry) and checking orders
- 4. Verification of orders
- 5. Answer calls and heavy customer service to facilities
- 6. Accept and dispense prescription medications
- 7. Provide consultation on prescription and non-prescription medications for storage, dosage, side effects, and drug interactions
- 8. Compound medications for external or internal use
- 9. Monitor patient medication compliance and over-usage patterns
10. Supervise pharmacy staff members including pharmacy technicians, pharmacy clerks, etc.
11. Maintain appropriate inventory on pharmaceutical and medical supplies
12. Security of the prescription area and its contents are maintained at all times and the reporting of any thefts and/or diversions of controlled substances to the Supervisor
13. No misbranded, deteriorated, adulterated, improperly stores or outdated drugs or any drugs marked sample or with any like designation or meaning are dispensed or present in the active stock in the pharmacy.
14. Accurate records of all prescription medication received and dispensed are maintained
Education
Bachelor's Degree in Pharmacy or PharmD
Professional Experience
- Must be a State Registered Pharmacist
- 1+ years of Pharmacist experience in a long term care or retail pharmacy environment
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Strong interpersonal
The CareOne mission is to define excellence within the health care community. We are dedicated to Maximizing Patient Outcomes. We treat Residents, their families and each other with respect, dignity and compassion. Through a collaborative and consultative approach, we strive to provide a framework of strength and stability for our Centers and Communities. We work to maintain the highest standards of care and service for Residents, families and our valued employees.
We are proud to Offer the following benefits to Part-time (22.5+ hours/week) and
Full-time Employees:
- Comprehensive Healthcare Benefits
- Multiple Medical Plans
- Including Pharmacy
- Including Teladoc
- Multiple Dental Plans
- Vision Plan
- Health Savings Account (eligibility restrictions apply)
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Voluntary Life and AD&D
- Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Plans
- Hospital Indemnity Insurance
- Critical Illness Insurance
- Accident Insurance
- Whole Life Insurance
- Medicare Employee Assistance
- Legal Plan
- Commuter Benefits
- 401k Retirement Plan
- Employee Assistance Program (available to all employees)
- Paid Time Off
- Vacation
- Sick Plans in accordance with state laws
- Opportunities to advance and grow your career
If working with people who are dedicated, compassionate, and concerned about their patients is essential to you, then you'll appreciate being a part of our team. We've built a strong reputation on the outstanding level of care that we provide. We have a graciously appointed facility with strong belief in patient care and service; join us at our beautiful facility!
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer
EEO/AA/M/F/DV
Key Responsibilities
The pharmacist is responsible for directing support staff in the production and dispensing of medication orders while ensuring accurate drug utilization review and patient consultation. They must also maintain pharmacy inventory, ensure the security of controlled substances, and provide high-quality customer service to facilities.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy or a PharmD and be a State Registered Pharmacist. A minimum of 1 year of experience in a long-term care or retail pharmacy environment is required.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Pharmacist Career Context
Of the 40 active Pharmacy listings this role was benchmarked against, 23% are remote, 55% have no call, 65% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for New Jersey is 108.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$128k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $117k in an average-cost state. 63.8% of New Jersey clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 3.9 / 10 · above average in pharmacy | ranked against 10,350 Pharmacy listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $126k–$129k | Pharmacy median $148k (middle half $141k–$149k)327 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$117k in purchasing power | New Jersey index 108.8 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Pharmacy listings in New Jersey | 279 active | 10,404 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 23% remote · 55% no call · 65% no weekends40 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | New Jersey Pharmacist listings: 10% state a sign-on bonus · 28% offer loan repayment286 active listings, Oct 2026 |
| Pharmacy pay trend | +1.1% vs prior quarter | —through Sep 2026 |
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