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As of Aug 30, 2026, the average yearly pay for pharmacy informatics in New Jersey is $158,616.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $144,700.00 and $175,100.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is pharmacy informatics?

Pharmacy informatics is a specialized field that combines pharmacy practice with information technology to optimize the use and management of medication-related data. Professionals in this area work to improve patient care by implementing and managing electronic health records, medication order systems, and clinical decision support tools. They help ensure that medication information is accurate, accessible, and secure, facilitating safer and more effective medication use. Pharmacy informaticists may also participate in the development and evaluation of new health IT systems, as well as train staff on their use.

What are pharmacy informatics jobs?

Pharmacy informatics jobs include pharmacy analyst, informatics pharmacist, and pharmacy informatics specialist. Your responsibilities as a pharmacy analyst include developing, implementing, maintaining, and supporting pharmacy and medication-related components and collaborating with the information technology team to increase patient safety and the functionality of clinical systems. The duties of an informatics pharmacist include supporting the informatics staff and those using the system and overseeing the medical process. A pharmacy informatics specialist oversees the system’s clinical information technology components, which includes providing the development, maintenance, support, implementation, and troubleshooting of the system, identifying potential problems, and creating resolutions in collaboration with the other informatics staff.

How does a pharmacy informatics professional typically collaborate with clinical and IT teams?

Pharmacy Informatics professionals often serve as a vital bridge between clinical pharmacy staff and information technology teams. They work closely with pharmacists to understand medication workflow needs and translate them into technical requirements for IT specialists. This collaboration ensures the safe and effective implementation and optimization of electronic health records (EHRs), medication management systems, and other health technologies. Regular meetings, cross-functional project teams, and ongoing training sessions are common ways these professionals facilitate smooth communication and successful project outcomes.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a pharmacy informaticist, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Pharmacy Informaticist, you need a strong background in pharmacy practice, clinical knowledge, and informatics, often supported by a PharmD or equivalent degree and relevant informatics training. Familiarity with pharmacy information systems, electronic health records (EHRs), and medication management technologies, as well as certifications like Board Certification in Informatics Pharmacy (BCIP), are typically required. Strong problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills are essential for translating clinical needs into effective technological solutions. These competencies ensure safe, efficient medication use and optimal integration of technology into pharmacy workflows.
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Infographic showing various Pharmacy Informatics job openings in New Jersey as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 71% Full Time, and 29% Part Time. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $158,616 per year, or $76.3 per hour.

Principal Informatics Pharmacist, 340B Program Management

Newark, NJ • On-site

University Hospital, Newark NJ
Health Care and Social Assistance • 1 - 5K employees
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$61 - $73.25/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 18 days ago

Job description

Overview
About the Role
The primary purpose of the Principal Informatics Pharmacist position is to assure the accuracy, integrity, and security of the Pharmacy System Database. Coordinates the implementation and testing efforts related to pharmacy information systems, such as, EPIC modules. Provides support and direction to pharmacy staff, monitors pharmacy system activity and assists and trains personnel in the utilization of the system. Provides highly qualified consultative expertise in the delivery of application level solutions for the Pharmacy Department and troubleshoots and monitors issues that arise. Will also serve as the subject matter expert in 340B regulations, medication acquisition workflows, and data integrity, while simultaneously supporting informatics functions withinthe Pharmacy Department.
Responsibilities
What You'll Do
  • Service provided is patient centered: Actively contributes to creating a friendly, welcoming and safe environment for UH customers; communicates clearly to ensure understanding; responds to complaints and concerns by resolving issues immediately whenever possible; organizes work process to accommodate customer needs, including internal customers and co-workers; meets or exceeds customer expectations for service; acts as a role model for Service Excellence; maintains professional composure in the workplace; works effectively with team to ensure customer service scores for work area meet/exceed targets; demonstrates respect for patient rights.
  • Maintains and monitors Pharmacy Information Systems; regulates access to and ensures security of Pharmacy Information Systems and equipment; identifies, develops, and implements solutions to potential problems.
  • Leads and trains staff pharmacists and pharmacy technicians; provides high level information system technical support for Pharmacy staff; assists in daily coordination and scheduling of staff training, as well as ongoing review and monitoring of systems; provides input to annual performance evaluations for Pharmacy staff.
  • Serves as primary liaison between Pharmacy management and IST; participates in various committees, as necessary; oversees the implementation of various Pharmacy Informatics projects as assigned.
  • Coordinates implementation, testing, monitoring, and regulatory compliance of Inpatient and Specialty Retail Pharmacy Information System; coordinates and actively participates in the testing and implementation of new pharmacy systems, programs, interfaces and subsequent upgrades, as the Pharmacy Department expands its services.
  • Maintains Pharmacy Charge Description Master and Pharmacy Information Systems' formularies; assures compliance with applicable regulatory, security and billing requirements; assures the integrity of the clinical content of the database is not compromised and is current and accurate; monitors compliance and software maintenance of the 340B federal drug pricing program, ensuring compliance with data integrity, mapping, auditing, validation, and all other aspects of the 340B program.
  • Assists in monitoring operations of the pharmacy system applications and identifies opportunities for increased operational efficiency and regulatory compliance and makes recommendations for improved quality and patient safety measures; researches and provides resolution of Patient Accounting issues as related to pharmacy charges; participates in pharmacy policy and procedure review and development; provides Pharmacy management with statistics and data from Pharmacy Information Systems through existing reports, or develops new reports as needed; analyzes and evaluates statistics relating to performance and use of system.
  • Maintains adequate back-up systems for department PCs; provides support during and following systems failures (downtime); responsible for intradepartmental communication by attendance at staff meetings and in-services and for knowing content of departmental staff meeting minutes and memos; maintains a working knowledge of the pharmacy policy and procedure manual; oversees the Computer Application Specialist assigned to his/her area to ensure all duties and responsibilities are carried out in a timely and accurate manner; ensures Pharmacists and Pharmacy Technicians are trained and evaluated on policies and procedures specific to their jobs; understands and adheres to University Hospital's compliance standards and keeps abreast of all pertinent federal, state and University Hospital regulations, laws, and policies; performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications
What You'll Bring
Required:
  • Registered Pharmacist in the State of NJ, with a minimum of three (3) years hospital Pharmacist experience, including work with Informatics and/or IST functions.
  • Strong computer and analytical/analysis skills.
  • Requires strong computer proficiency and knowledge of Microsoft based office tools (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.).
  • Ability to present complex systems and solutions in an understandable manner. Requires knowledge of hospital pharmacy operations and procedures, clinical and automation systems.
  • Requires analytical skills to evaluate IT/IS based systems and trouble shoot problems with real time solutions.
  • Requires strong interpersonal skills to work effectively with the Hospital staff in making recommendations, assisting in resolving problems concerning IT & IS based systems.

What We Offer
  • Vacation Accrued Time
  • Medical & Prescription Drug Coverage
  • Dental & Vision Insurance
  • Health Savings Account (HSA) & Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
  • Short- & Long-Term Disability Insurance
  • Pension Plan
  • Pet Insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Professional Development

Compensation (NJ Job Transparency Law)
In compliance with New Jersey's Pay Transparency Act, the salary range for this position is $135,646.00 - $197,596.00.
University Hospital considers multiple factors when determining compensation, including (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate's relevant work experience, education and training, key skills, internal equity, market data, and organizational needs.
About Us
University Hospital is one of the nation's leading academic medical centers. As the principal teaching affiliate of Rutgers New Jersey Medical School and the only state-certified Level 1 Trauma Center in Northern New Jersey, University Hospital is training the next generation of physicians and advancing science to discovery while taking exceptional care of patients, regardless of their financial situation.
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Industry

Health care and social assistance

Company size

1,001 - 5,000 Employees

Headquarters location

Newark, NJ, US

Year founded

1882

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