Staff Pharmacist - Per Diem
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Job Description
About the Role
Join University Hospital, Newark NJ as a Staff Pharmacist – Per Diem, $70/hr in United States.
Key Responsibilities
- and functions performed by supportive personnel to ensure the provision of accurate, efficient, safe, and effective medication therapy for all ages and population served by University Hospital.
- Acts as a medication information resource to patients, physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals.
- Prepares, properly labels, and distributes medication orders for inpatient, outpatient, and ancillary areas.
Requirements
- What You’ll Bring Required: Bachelor of Science Degree in Pharmacy or Pharm D.
- Degree from an accredited institution required.
- Must be a Registered Pharmacist Licensed in the State of NJ Preferred: Prior hospital pharmacy experience desired Residency training or Board Certification strongly preferred.
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary: $70/hr
Work Schedule
- Per Diem position.
- No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.
Apply to join University Hospital, Newark NJ as a Staff Pharmacist – Per Diem, $70/hr.
Key Skills
Position Insights
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Staff Pharmacist - Per Diem at University Hospital, Newark NJ a 6.6 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% of all Pharmacy pharmacist listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.
This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.
Pharmacy — Pharmacist Career Context
This Pharmacy 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.
Compensation Analysis
This position also offers production-based compensation: $70000 per hourly. Production bonuses can significantly increase total earnings above the stated base salary range.
Location & Logistics
This position is based in Newark, New Jersey.
Why This Position Stands Out
- No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
- No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
- Transparent compensation ($70k–$70k)
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Key skills and qualifications: Patient-Centered Service, Medication Dispensing, Order Interpretation, Dosage Regimens, Pharmacokinetics, Patient Medication Profiles, Staff Training, Supervision. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Pharmacy role.
Core responsibilities: The Staff Pharmacist provides comprehensive pharmaceutical services, organizing and directing supportive personnel to ensure safe and effective medication therapy for all patient ages. This role involves preparing and distributing medications, interpreting physician orders, and acting as a medicatio...
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Work-Life Balance Score
Protective Factors (2)
No on-call (β=6.95; p<0.001 for ↓ exhaustion)
No weekends (57% ↓ work-life conflict)
Interpretation: Position shows moderate burnout protection with 2 validated protective factors.
Job Details
Employment Type
Per Diem
Posted
1mo ago
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