Clinical Pharmacist Specialist

University Hospital, Newark NJ

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Newark, New Jersey$128K - $186KFull TimeInfectious Disease

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Job Description

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible

This position qualifies for federal student loan forgiveness. After 10 years of qualifying payments while working full-time for a nonprofit employer, the remaining balance on your Direct Loans may be forgiven.

About the Role

Join University Hospital, Newark NJ as a Clinical Pharmacist Specialist – Infectious Disease – $128K-$186K in United States.

Key Responsibilities

Committee meetings, managing the anti

infective formulary, developing evidence

based medication use criteria in collaboration with medical staff, and working with the microbiology lab to maintain and update the hospital antibiogram. Actively participates in the Anti

Infective Sub

Requirements

What You’ll Bring Required: Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.

) from an accredited school of pharmacy is required.

Completion of an ASHP-accredited PGY1 and PGY2 residency in Infectious Diseases is preferred, or equivalent experience.

Minimum of two (2) years of hospital experience with advanced clinical responsibilities is required.

Benefits & Compensation

Salary: $128K - $186K

Pension plan offered.

PSLF eligible (Public Service Loan Forgiveness).

Work Schedule

Full-Time position.

No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

This position offers student loan benefits. Work with University Hospital, Newark NJ in United States.

Key Skills

Antimicrobial stewardshipPharmacotherapyInfectious disease managementClinical pharmacyPharmacokineticsMedication use evaluationAntibiogram maintenanceClinical practicePatient careInterdisciplinary collaborationFormulary managementDosing protocols

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Position Insights

Infectious Disease — Pharmacist Career Context

This Infectious Disease position at University Hospital, Newark NJ is open to pharmacist candidates.

Pharmacists are expanding beyond traditional dispensing roles into clinical consulting, medication management, and remote pharmacy services.

Nationally, Infectious Disease professionals earn a median annual salary of approximately $270k, with the typical range spanning $210k to $360k depending on experience, location, and practice setting.

Compensation Analysis

University Hospital, Newark NJ lists compensation for this pharmacist position at $128k to $186k annually.

This is approximately 42% below the national median for Infectious Disease professionals, which is around $270k.

This employer qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Eligible clinicians can have their remaining federal student loan balance forgiven after 120 qualifying monthly payments (10 years). For physicians and advanced practice providers carrying significant educational debt, PSLF eligibility can represent hundreds of thousands of dollars in long-term financial benefit.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Newark, New Jersey.

Why This Position Stands Out

Transparent compensation ($128k–$186k)
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Antimicrobial stewardship, Pharmacotherapy, Infectious disease management, Clinical pharmacy, Pharmacokinetics, Medication use evaluation, Antibiogram maintenance, Clinical practice. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Infectious Disease role.

Core responsibilities: The Clinical Pharmacist Specialist promotes the safe and effective use of antimicrobial agents through evidence-based clinical practice and direct patient care. They lead antimicrobial stewardship initiatives, manage the anti-infective formulary, and collaborate with medical staff to optimize patien...

Benefits package: Paid Time Off, Medical & Prescription Drug Coverage, Dental & Vision Insurance, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Account, Short- & Long-Term Disability Insurance, Pension Plan, Pet Insurance. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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