Staff Pharmacist Jobs in New Jersey

Staff Pharmacist jobs in New Jersey are consistently active, with strong demand across retail pharmacy chains, acute care hospital systems, and managed care organizations, drawing candidates from new graduates through senior clinical pharmacists. Most hiring concentrates in Newark, Trenton, and the northern New Jersey suburbs, where anchor employers such as RWJBarnabas Health, Hackensack Meridian Health, and CVS Health operate large networks of facilities and retail locations. The most in-demand specialties include ambulatory care, oncology pharmacy, and medication therapy management. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles49
Top employerCVS Health
Top cityHackensack, NJ
Cities hiring39
Work type100% On-site
Top industryRetail

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CVS Health
Staff Pharmacist Full Time
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Staff Pharmacist Full Time
CVS Health
Edgewater, New Jersey
Business Operations
Customer Service
Customer Success
$60 - $76/hr
Bachelor of Science
10,000+

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Sam's Club
Staff Pharmacist
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Staff Pharmacist
Sam's Club
Edison, New Jersey
Customer Service
Customer Support
Hospitality & Guest Services
$47.12 - $82.69/hr
High school
201-500

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CVS Health
Staff Pharmacist Full Time
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Staff Pharmacist Full Time
CVS Health
Swedesboro, New Jersey
Customer Service
Customer Support
$60 - $76/hr
10,000+

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Sam's Club
Part-Time Staff Pharmacist (Hourly) - Sam's
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Part-Time Staff Pharmacist (Hourly) - Sam's
Sam's Club
Edison, New Jersey
Healthcare Administration
Patient Services & Wellbeing
Physical Therapy
$47.12 - $82.69/hr
High school
201-500

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Staff Pharmacist
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Staff Pharmacist
Express Care Pharmacy,Brass City Pharmacy (Waterbury CT)
Township of Hamilton, New Jersey
Healthcare Administration
Patient Services & Wellbeing
Public Health
$50 - $60/hr
On-Site

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Staff Pharmacist Jobs by City in New Jersey

Where New Jersey roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Hackensack
3 jobs
Jersey City
3 jobs
Edison
2 jobs
Newark
2 jobs
Clifton
2 jobs
Millville
2 jobs
Elmwood Park
2 jobs
Township of Brick
2 jobs
Mantua
1 job

Staff Pharmacist Job Market in New Jersey

A snapshot from current New Jersey openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

  • CVS Health
    CVS Health26
  • Walmart
    Walmart8
  • Sam's Club
    Sam's Club3
  • Hackensack Meridian Health
    Hackensack Meridian Health2
  • Acme Markets
    Acme Markets1

Top Industries Hiring

  • Retail
  • Insurance
  • Healthcare & Medical Services

What New Jersey Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in staff pharmacist jobs across New Jersey.

  • Active New Jersey pharmacist license issued by the New Jersey State Board of Pharmacy
  • Doctor of Pharmacy degree from an ACPE-accredited college of pharmacy
  • Successful completion of NAPLEX and MPJE licensing examinations
  • One or more years of staff pharmacist experience in a retail or clinical setting
  • Current BLS or CPR certification for hospital and clinical pharmacy positions
  • Strong proficiency with pharmacy dispensing software and electronic health record systems

Staff Pharmacist Jobs in New Jersey: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a staff pharmacist in New Jersey?

You must earn a Doctor of Pharmacy degree from an accredited program, pass the NAPLEX and the Multistate Pharmacy Jurisprudence Examination, and obtain an active license from the New Jersey State Board of Pharmacy before practicing in the state. New Jersey requires candidates to apply directly to the Board and complete a fingerprint-based background check as part of the licensure process. Some hospitals also prefer or require completion of a postgraduate year one residency program.

How much do staff pharmacists make in New Jersey?

Staff pharmacists in New Jersey earn a median of about $137,620 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $112,560 for the lowest 10% to over $172,110 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.

Which companies hire staff pharmacists in New Jersey?

Employers hiring staff pharmacists in New Jersey right now include CVS Health, Walmart, and Sam's Club, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. New Jersey's dense network of hospital systems, independent retail pharmacies, and specialty infusion providers means openings appear across a wide range of employer types throughout the state.

Which New Jersey cities have the most staff pharmacist jobs?

Hackensack, Jersey City, and Edison consistently post the most staff pharmacist openings in New Jersey. Newark and the surrounding northern New Jersey corridor lead because of the concentration of large academic medical centers and retail pharmacy footprints there, while Trenton draws openings through state government health facilities and the surrounding central New Jersey suburbs served by regional hospital networks.

Are there remote staff pharmacist jobs in New Jersey?

Yes, but they're rare. Staff pharmacist work is largely hands-on and tied to a licensed dispensing location, so fully remote roles are uncommon by nature. About 0% of staff pharmacist openings tied to New Jersey are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, reflecting that most positions require physical presence at a pharmacy or clinical site. The exceptions tend to be telepharmacy oversight, prior authorization review, or medication therapy management roles.

How can I get hired as a staff pharmacist in New Jersey with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is applying directly to the new-graduate or postgraduate year one residency programs run by large New Jersey health systems such as RWJBarnabas Health and Hackensack Meridian Health, which accept candidates who have completed their PharmD but have no post-graduation work history. Retail chains with a major New Jersey presence regularly hire new graduates into staff roles with structured on-boarding. Completing an introductory or advanced pharmacy practice experience rotation at a New Jersey site also builds the local connections that lead to direct offers.

Where can I find and apply to staff pharmacist jobs in New Jersey?

You can find and apply to staff pharmacist jobs in New Jersey on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings across the state. Search the available roles, find positions that fit your background and preferred location, and apply directly to the ones that match.

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