Pharmacist - Retail - Per Diem - Newton Medical Center
Listed on 2026-01-02
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Healthcare
Pharmacy, Pharmacy Technician
JOB DESCRIPTION
Is responsible to ensure the workflow of the retail pharmacy is maintained in an efficient manner. Ensure prescriptions are filled in a timely manner, including the accurate maintenance of patient profiles. Ensures that all prescriptions are adjudicated and rejections are acted upon.
Checks prescriptions accurately making corrections to patient profiles if necessary. Legibly signs all paperwork and/or labels associated with these processes.
Reviews patient profiles to assure appropriate therapy based on patient specific information that includes at least the following: age, gender, diagnosis, co-morbidities, relevant laboratory values, allergies, height, weight and BSA, pregnancy and lactation status. Reviews and transcribes all medication orders including specialized orders based on approved protocols accurately and timely verifying therapy, correct medication, route, dose and frequency. Makes recommendations for alternate treatments when necessary.
Dispenses medications, prescriptions, miscellaneous items accurately and promptly. Processes requests via phone, window, fax, and computer in a professional and timely manner. Obtains medications when needed to provide optimal patient care using economical or alternative options. Legibly signs all paperwork and/or labels associated with these processes.
Provides drug information to physicians, nurses, other health care professionals, and patients/family members. Demonstrates and shares knowledge of various drug information resources and knows how to research and interpret data and information.
Answers phones, window, and door promptly and in a courteous manner. Able to handle problems/issues independently. Seeks opportunities to work independently on projects, teams and committees. Is professional and helpful to patients, coworkers, and allied health professionals. Directs and monitors technicians assisting when necessary to maintain workflow.
- Graduate from an accredited School of Pharmacy.
- Current active registration and licensure with the State of New Jersey Board of Pharmacy Required.
- Previous retail pharmacy experience (2+ years) preferred.
- Previous retail pharmacy leadership role preferred.
At Atlantic Health System, our promise to our communities is;
Anyone who enters one of our facilities, will receive the highest quality care delivered at the right time, at the right place, and at the right cost. This commitment is also echoed in the respect, development and opportunities we give to our more than 20,000 team members. Headquartered in Morristown, New Jersey, we are one of the leading non-profit health care systems in the nation.
Our facilities and sites of care include:
- Morristown Medical Center, Morristown, NJ
- Overlook Medical Center, Summit, NJ
- Newton Medical Center, Newton, NJ
- Chilton Medical Center, Pompton Plains, NJ
- Hackettstown Medical Center, Hackettstown, NJ
- Goryeb Children's Hospital, Morristown, NJ
- Centra State Healthcare System, Freehold, NJ
- Atlantic Home Care and Hospice
- Atlantic Mobile Health
- Atlantic Rehabilitation
We also have more than 900 community-based healthcare providers affiliated through Atlantic Medical Group. Atlantic Accountable Care Organization is one of the largest ACOs in the nation, and we are a member of All Spire Health Partners.
We have received awards and recognition for the services we have provided to our patients, team members and communities. Below are just a few of our accolades:
- 100 Best Companies to Work For ® and FORTUNE® magazine for 15 years
- Best Places to Work in Healthcare - Modern Healthcare
- 150 Top Places to work in Healthcare - Becker's Healthcare
- 100 Accountable Care Organizations to Know - Becker's Hospital Review
- Best Employers for Workers over 50 - AARPGold-Level "Well Workplace":
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