Pharmacist - Retail - Per Diem - Newton Medical Center

Job Description

Job Function : 01. Working Knowledge : 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. Job Function : 02. Ensures that accurate ordering of medications and supplies through approved vendors. Ensures inventory is maintained appropriatly. Job Function : 03. Checking : Checks prescriptions accurately making corrections to patient profiles if necessary. Legibly signs all paperwork and / or labels associated with these processes. Job Function : 04. Profiling / Transcribing : 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.  Job Function : 05. Dispensing Medications : 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. Job Function : 06. Drug Information : 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. Job Function : 07. Performance Improvement / Customer Satisfaction : 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.

Education / Experience :

• 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.

About US

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 :

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 AllSpire 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 :

Since 1932, Newton Medical Center has been providing care to the people of Sussex and warren counties in New Jersey, Pike County in Pennsylvania and southern Orange County in New York. We are home to the Center for Breast Health, the only one of its kind in Sussex County, addressing all of a woman’s breast health needs with state-of-the-art technology, resources, education, support and follow-up care. Newton Medical Center recently achieved the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Pathway to Excellence designation and is one of a select few health care facilities in New Jersey accredited by the Intersocietal Accreditation Commission (IAC) in all three echocardiography procedures : adult transthoracic, adult transesophogeal and adult stress.

Atlantic Health System offers a competitive and comprehensive Total Rewards package that supports the health, financial security, and well-being of all team members. Offerings vary based on role level (Team Member, Director, Executive). Below is a general summary, with role-specific enhancements highlighted :

Team Member Benefits

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Note : In Compliance with the NJ Pay Transparency Act (effective Sunday, June 1, 2025), all job postings will include the hourly wage or salary (or a range), as well as this summary of benefits. Final compensation and benefit eligibility may vary by role and employment status and will be confirmed at the time of offer.

EEO STATEMENT

Atlantic Health System, Inc. is an equal employment opportunity employer and federal contractor or subcontractor and therefore abides by applicable laws to protect applicants and employees from discrimination in hiring, promotion, discharge, pay, fringe benefits, job training, classification, referral, and other aspects of employment, on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), national origin, citizenship status, disability, age, genetics, or veteran status.