Clinical Pharmacist
Listed compensation
$57.09-$74.22/hr
The week · per this posting
Ask the employer about the work setting, weekend coverage, nights and shift pattern and time off.
Job Description
Join our team as a variable-shift, PRN Pharmacy Clinical Pharmacist in Montclair, NJ.
Why Join Us?
Thrive in a People-First Environment and Make Healthcare Better
Thrive: We empower our team with career growth opportunities and resources that support your wellness, education, and financial well-being.
People-First: We prioritize your well-being with a supportive, inclusive culture where you are valued and cared for.
Make Healthcare Better: We use advanced technology to support our team and enhance patient care.
Get to Know Your Team
Hackensack Meridian Mountainside Medical Center is an 820,000-square-foot facility that offers the latest medical programs, cutting-edge technology, and patient-focused care that includes 365 beds, 1,200+ employees, and a 27-bed Emergency Room/Fast Track Unit.
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Responsibilities
The clinical pharmacist optimizes patient care by providing appropriate, safe, and cost-effective pharmaceutical care, including drug dispensing, IV admixture program, and providing drug information. Works under the direction of the Director of Pharmacy and/or the Pharmacy Operations Manager and will oversee the work of pharmacy technicians, students, and support staff.
Job Requirements
B.S. or PharmD. from an ACPE-accredited School of Pharmacy.
Active Pharmacist license in good standing with the appropriate State Board of Pharmacy.
Other applicable state requirements – i. e., sterile compounding, etc.
BLS certification must be obtained within 14 days of hire or transfer into the role and prior to providing direct patient care.
ALS/ACLS certification (ALS/ACLS required for attending Code Blue).
Preferred Job Requirements
- Doctor of Pharmacy from an ACPE-accredited college of pharmacy.
- 1 year of inpatient hospital pharmacy experience.
Rate of pay is determined based on experience and education, and may include other pay components such as differentials and call pay based on role.
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, 15% are remote, 60% have no call, 57% 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 ~$137k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $126k 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 | 3.0 / 10 · above average in pharmacy | ranked against 10,041 Pharmacy listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $119k–$154k | Pharmacy median $150k (middle half $128k–$172k)13 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$126k in purchasing power | New Jersey index 108.8 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Pharmacy listings in New Jersey | 305 active | 10,258 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 15% remote · 60% no call · 57% no weekends40 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | New Jersey pharmacist listings (all specialties): 13% state a sign-on bonus · 34% offer loan repayment310 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Pharmacy listings | 3,646 in the last 30 days | 3,212 the 30 days before (+14%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Pharmacy pay trend | +3.6% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
| Mountainside Medical Center | silver tier, 70/100 | Top Employers work-life index5 active listings |
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Benefits & Perks
22 jobsShare of similar jobs offering each benefit
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$62.89-$92.44/hrWork-life snapshot
Listing-based score, 0–10, across 10,041 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.
- Includes call
About Mountainside Medical Center
Benefits & Perks
Living in Montclair
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $939k
- Typical market rent
- $3,114/mo
- State income tax
- Up to 10.8%
Sources & methodology
Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026).
City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.