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Valley Health System
Paramus, New Jersey

Pharmacist, Pharmacy - Paramus, Full Time, Evening

PharmacistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$64.05-$80.06/hr

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Employment & setting
Full-Time
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
Not specified
Posted 32m ago · Verified live

Job description

Position Summary
To accept primary responsibility for the provision of clinical and distributive pharmaceutical services.
Education
B. S. or PharmD. in Pharmacy, New Jersey Pharmacist license.
Experience
One year experience in hospital pharmacy preferred. Basic knowledge and experience with unit dose dispensing system and i. v. admixture programs.
Skills
Basic understanding of computer operation. A general knowledge of clinical pharmacy skills and drug information practices. Ability to perform work accurately with attention to detail within specified time periods. Ability to work cooperatively with health-system and pharmacy staff. Ability to handle frequent interruptions and adapt to changes in workload and work schedule. Ability to set priorities and solve problems. Ability to respond quickly to emergency requests. Effective communication skills (orally and in writing). Ability to assist in meeting the pharmaceutical care needs of neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients.
Job Location
The Valley Hospital-Paramus
Shift
Evening (United States of America)
Benefits
Medical/Prescription, Dental & Vision Discount Program (Full Time/Part Time Employees)
Group Term Life Insurance and AD&D(Full Time Employees)
Flexible Spending Accounts and Commuter Benefit Plans
Supplemental Voluntary Benefits ( e. g. Short-term and Long-term Disability, Whole Life Insurance, Legal Support, etc.)
6 Paid Holidays, Paid Time Off (varies), Wellness Time Off, Extended Illness
Retirement Plan
Tuition Assistance
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Valley Health LifeStyles Fitness Center Membership Discount
Day Care Discounts for Various Daycare Facilities
Salary
Joining Valley Health System means becoming part of a dedicated team that values the highest quality of care in a supportive environment. In our commitment to high performance and reliability, we encourage and recognize exceptional individual performance through our industry leading compensation practices including a starting salary and benefits in accordance with your role, experience, education, and licensure. Actual individual salaries vary depending on these factors. The salary listed does not include other forms of compensation or benefits.
Pay Range: $64.05 - $80.06 (per hour)
EEO Statement
Valley Health System does not discriminate on the basis of ancestry, age, atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait, civil union status, color, creed, disability, domestic partnership, gender, gender identity or expression, familial status, genetic information, liability for service in the Armed Forces of the United States, marital status, medical condition or illness, mental or physical handicap, national origin, nationality, perceived disability, pregnancy, race, refusal to submit to genetic testing or make available results of such tests, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran’s status or any other protected basis, in accordance with all applicable Federal, State and Local laws. This applies to all areas of employment, including recruitment, hiring, training and development, promotion, transfer, termination, layoff, compensation, benefits, social and recreational programs, and all other conditions and privileges of employment.

Key Responsibilities

The pharmacist is responsible for providing clinical and distributive pharmaceutical services to patients across various age groups. They must accurately perform medication dispensing, manage IV admixtures, and respond effectively to emergency requests.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a B.S. or PharmD in Pharmacy and a valid New Jersey Pharmacist license. One year of hospital pharmacy experience is preferred, along with proficiency in unit dose systems and IV admixture programs.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Problem solvingEmergency responseTime management

Pharmacist Career Context

Of the 40 active Pharmacy listings this role was benchmarked against, 23% are remote, 40% have no call, 70% 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 ~$150k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $138k in an average-cost state. 63.8% of New Jersey clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Pharmacy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 2.2% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

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About Valley Health System

Hospitals and Health Care
Paramus, New Jersey
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical/Prescription, Dental & Vision Discount Program
Group Term Life Insurance and AD&D
Flexible Spending Accounts and Commuter Benefit Plans
Supplemental Voluntary Benefits (Short-term and Long-term Disability, Whole Life Insurance, Legal Support, etc.)
6 Paid Holidays
Paid Time Off
Wellness Time Off
Extended Illness