Kristina Pitera

Staff Pharmacist · Hackensack Meridian Health

pharmacist Englishtown, NJ

Overview

Level
Staff
Function
Healthcare
Tenure
11 years
since Jun 2015
Gender
Female

Experience

Staff PharmacistCurrent
Hackensack Meridian Health
Since Jun 2015 · 11 years · Englishtown, NJ

Education

University of Florida
Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.)
Rutgers University-New Brunswick
Bachelor of Science (BS)

Skills

Healthcare Hospitals Healthcare Management Patient Safety Inpatient Cpr Certified Bls Patient Education Patient Care Clinical Presentations Drug Therapy Staff Training Project Management Time Management Medical Staff Development Customer Service Collaborative Problem Solving

About Hackensack Meridian Health

Industry
Hospitals & Physicians Clinics
Employees
5000+
Revenue
$1B+
Office Location
385 Prospect Ave, Hackensack, NJ

Professional Overview

Kristina Pitera is a Staff Pharmacist, currently affiliated with Hackensack Meridian Health, based in Englishtown, NJ. As a pharmacist, Pitera contributes to patient care, clinical workflows, and healthcare operations in Englishtown, NJ. They have been with Hackensack Meridian Health for 11 years. Pitera holds academic credentials, including Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) and Bachelor of Science (BS), from University of Florida and Rutgers University-New Brunswick. Core competencies include Healthcare, Hospitals, Healthcare Management, Patient Safety, Inpatient. Hackensack Meridian Health operates in the Hospitals & Physicians Clinics sector with a workforce of 5000+ employees. Healthcare organizations seeking to recruit pharmacist professionals can use HealthTal to access direct email addresses and personal phone numbers compiled from public LinkedIn profile data and public licensing data in the NPI registry. Direct outreach to pharmacist specialists consistently yields higher response rates than passive job board postings, particularly for roles requiring specific clinical credentials or state licensure. The Englishtown, NJ healthcare market offers access to a concentrated pool of clinical professionals, making direct outreach particularly effective for organizations building local care teams or expanding service capacity in the region.

Position in HealthTal Database

  • 86,704 healthcare professionals in HealthTal hold the pharmacist specialty. Kristina Pitera is one of them.
  • 2,118 pharmacists are based in NJ (out of 38,119 total healthcare contacts in that state).
  • 1,047 contacts at Hackensack Meridian Health are tracked in HealthTal.
  • Typical pharmacist compensation in NJ: $121,000 – $184,000 (median $150,000). Source: BLS OEWS adjusted for state cost of labor.
  • Top employers of pharmacists in NJ: Walgreens (118), Cvs Health (111), Rite Aid (68).
  • 3% of pharmacists in NJ hold a senior title (Director, Manager, Chief, VP, etc.).
  • 76% of pharmacists in NJ have education credentials on file.

Data refreshed November 2026.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Kristina Pitera located?

Kristina Pitera is based in Englishtown, NJ. They are currently affiliated with Hackensack Meridian Health.

What is Kristina Pitera's specialty?

Kristina Pitera specializes in pharmacist. Their current role is Staff Pharmacist.

Where does Kristina Pitera currently work?

Kristina Pitera currently works at Hackensack Meridian Health. They have been there for 11 years.

What is Kristina Pitera's educational background?

Kristina Pitera attended University of Florida and Rutgers University-New Brunswick.

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What is the average salary for a pharmacist in NJ?

pharmacists in NJ typically earn $121,000 to $184,000 annually, with a median of $150,000. Figures derive from BLS OEWS data, adjusted for state cost of labor. Senior-titled roles (Director, Manager, Chief) and high-acuity practice settings push the upper end.

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