Job DescriptionThe Specialty Clinical Pharmacist is a key member of the care team, serving as the frontline provider of specialty pharmacy services within an integrated care model at St. Joseph's University Medical Center. This role is accountable for achieving optimal clinical outcomes for each patient. In addition to direct patient care, the pharmacist supports non-clinical tasks, including managing prior authorizations and dispensing activities, to ensure seamless therapy access and adherence. The position also leads the development and implementation of evidence-based clinical protocols and drives clinical quality improvement initiatives.
QualificationsBachelor of Science in Pharmacy from an accredited college of pharmacy or Doctorate in Pharmacy required. Knowledge of benefits investigation, prior authorization processes, and patient financial assistance programs preferred. Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively across teams and with diverse customer groups. Proficiency in standard workplace software (e.g., MS Office). Experience with pharmacy dispensing systems (Enterprise Rx) preferred. Experience with electronic medical record (EMR) systems (Cerner) preferred. Self-starter with the ability to develop and execute processes quickly and accurately, and a strong interest in helping define future operational protocols.
Benefits Eligibility: (Full-time and Part-time Employees-over 20 hours a week)
- Competitive salary*
- Robust benefits with health, dental, Rx and vision plans
- 403b retirement plan options with company match**
- Health & Wellness*
- Non-Profit Health System - eligible for Federal Student Loan Forgiveness
- PTO, and paid holidays
- Tuition reimbursement
- Employee Assistance Program
- LTD : Long Term Disability
- Life Insurance Options
- Onsite Day care Program
*Available for Per Diem Employees and Part-time Employees working under 20 hours per week.
**403b Company Match not applicable for Per Diem Employees and Part-time Employees working under 20 hours per week.
Pay transparency: St. Joseph's Health provides a salary range to comply with New Jersey Law. The rate of pay for each position will be determined based on a variety of factors including the candidate's relevant experience, qualifications, skills, etc." The salary range does not include incentives, differential pay or other forms of compensation.
About the TeamSt. Joseph's University Medical Center is an academic tertiary care medical center and state designated trauma center, located on the Paterson campus, regularly accepts referrals of difficult or unusual cases from other hospitals and physicians and performs both complex and routine procedures.
The Medical Center offers a full complement of specialty and subspecialty services including ambulatory, behavioral health, cardiovascular, emergency/trauma, internal medicine, neuroscience, oncology, orthopedic/spine, rehabilitation, surgical specialty, women's health, imaging and pediatrics.
The nursing team at St. Joseph's University Medical Center, which includes St. Joseph's Children's Hospital, has held the Magnet Award for Nursing Excellence, the profession's highest honor, since 1999. They are also recipients of the prestigious 2010 Magnet Prize™ - one of only 8 Magnet-designated hospitals to ever receive The Magnet Prize, and the only one worldwide to receive the 2010 award.
