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Cooper University Hospital
Camden, New Jersey

Pharmacist

PharmacistIncludes callFull-Time

Listed compensation

$52 - $86/hr

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

Ask the employer about the work setting, weekend coverage, nights and shift pattern and time off.

Posted 4mo ago

Job Description

About Us

At Cooper University Health Care, our commitment to providing extraordinary health care begins with our team. Our extraordinary professionals are continuously discovering clinical innovations and enhanced access to the most up-to-date facilities, equipment, technologies and research protocols.

We have a commitment to our employees to provide competitive rates and compensation programs. Cooper offers full and part-time employees a comprehensive benefits program, including health, dental, vision, life, disability, and retirement.

We also provide attractive working conditions and opportunities for career growth through professional development.

Discover why Cooper University Health Care is the employer of choice in South Jersey.

Short Description

Review every medication order and dosage for completeness, safety and efficacy prior to dispensing to an individual patient including routine, stat and investigational orders. Maintain drug information, investigational, educational, cost containment and clinical programs

Experience Required

  • Hospital pharmacy experience (or clinically relevant experience) or graduate of a Doctor of Pharmacy Program required
  • Education Requirements
  • Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy or Doctor of Pharmacy from accredited School of Pharmacy

License/Certification Requirements

New Jersey Pharmacy license (or eligible for licensure).

Key Responsibilities

Review medication orders and dosages for safety and efficacy prior to dispensing to patients. Maintain clinical programs, drug information, and cost containment initiatives.

Requirements

Requires a Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy or a Doctor of Pharmacy degree from an accredited school. Must possess or be eligible for a New Jersey Pharmacy license.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Medication Order ReviewDosage VerificationClinical PharmacyDrug Information ManagementPatient Safety

Pharmacist Career Context

Of the 40 active Pharmacy listings this role was benchmarked against, 48% are remote, 63% 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 ~$144k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $132k in an average-cost state. 63.8% of New Jersey clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Top Pharmacist Jobs

20 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution20 jobs · 13 employers

6
<$150k
9
$150k-175k
3
$175k-200k
1
$215k
1
$230k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks19 jobs · 13 employers

401k / retirement match
95% this job
Sign-on bonus
37%
Loan repayment
5%
Relocation assistance
5%
PSLF eligible
5%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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#4

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Work-life snapshot

median 2.8this job 1.5
Below most Pharmacy listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 10,288 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes call

Living in Camden

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$169k
Typical market rent
$1,823/mo
Residents’ average commute
24 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
102.6
State income tax
Up to 10.8%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Cooper University Hospital

Hospitals and Health Care
Camden, NJ
5,001-10,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance
Disability insurance
Retirement plan
Professional development
Career growth opportunities