Staff Pharmacist

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Competitive salary

About Us

We're a locally owned, independent community pharmacy focused on personalized patient care — the kind of relationships and service that big chains can't match. Our team fills prescriptions accurately and quickly, but more importantly, we know our patients by name. We're looking for a dependable, patient-focused pharmacist to grow with us.

Position Summary

The Staff Pharmacist is responsible for the safe and accurate dispensing of medications, direct patient counseling, and the day-to-day clinical and operational flow of the pharmacy. You'll work closely with the owner and technician team in a collaborative, fast-paced environment where your clinical judgment and customer service directly shape the patient experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Review, verify, and dispense prescriptions accurately and in compliance with federal and NJ state law
• Counsel patients on medications, side effects, interactions, and adherence
• Administer immunizations (flu, COVID-19, shingles, etc.)
• Perform final verification and oversee the workflow of pharmacy technicians
• Resolve third-party insurance and adjudication issues; manage prior authorizations
• Maintain accurate patient records and controlled-substance documentation
• Manage inventory, ordering, and returns; minimize waste and out-of-stocks
• Deliver clinical services such as MTM, point-of-care testing, and med sync where applicable
• Build and maintain relationships with local prescribers and patients
• Ensure compliance with HIPAA, DEA, and NJ Board of Pharmacy regulations
• Qualifications (Required)

• Active, unrestricted New Jersey pharmacist license (or eligibility to obtain before start date)
• Current immunization certification (APhA or equivalent)
• Current CPR/BLS certification
• Strong attention to detail and clinical decision-making
• Excellent communication and patient-service skills
• Preferred (Nice to Have)

• Prior independent or retail community pharmacy experience
• Familiarity with [pharmacy software Micromerchant]
• Experience with compounding, MTM, or point-of-care testing
• Bilingual [language] a plus
• Comfort with a smaller, hands-on team environment