Pharmacy Technician III - Full-Time - Newton Medical Center
Atlantic Health System
Newton, NJ
This advanced Pharmacy Technician role encompasses specialized areas such as Infusion/Oncology, Pediatrics/Neonates, Controlled Substances, Automated Medication Systems, Medication History, Investigational Drug Services, and others. Technicians perform advanced responsibilities that include, but are not limited to, the safe preparation and handling of sterile, non-sterile, and hazardous medications; system optimization and enhancement; adherence to regulatory standards; and direct patient interactions related to their area of practice. They demonstrate strong technical proficiency, attention to detail, collaboration, and effective communication while supporting training and operational excellence across all specialty areas. Cross-training may be required across specialty areas as appropriate.
Medication History
- Utilize tracking boards and reports from the electronic medical record (EMR) to identify patients to perform medication histories.
- Review currently documented external prescription history and contact the patient’s retail pharmacy to resolve any medication concerns.
- Update and reconcile the patient’s home medication list in the EMR
- Inquire about medication allergies and update the EMR
- Document interventions made daily in the EMR
- Communicate changes in medication history to treatment team
- Utilize AIDET (Acknowledges Introduces Duration Explanation Thanks) skills while speaking with patients and their families to improve trust, communication, and compliance and improve clinical outcomes
- Assist in training of pharmacy personnel, when appropriate
- Demonstrate excellent communication skills, attention to detail and teamwork
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
- CentraState 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 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:
- 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 - AARP
- Gold-Level \"Well Workplace\": Wellness Council of America (WELCOA)
- One of the 100 Best Workplaces for “Millennials” Great Place to Work® and FORTUNE® magazine
- One of the 20 Best Workplaces in Health Care: Great Place to Work® and FORTUNE® magazine
- Official Health Care Partner of the New York Jets
- NJ Sustainable Business
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Coverage (22.5 hours per week or above for full-time and part-time team members)
- Life & AD&D Insurance.
- Short-Term and Long-Term Disability (with options to supplement)
- 403(b) Retirement Plan: Employer match, additional non-elective contribution
- PTO & Paid Sick Leave
- Tuition Assistance, Advancement & Academic Advising
- Parental, Adoption, Surrogacy Leave
- Backup and On-Site Childcare
- Well-Being Rewards
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Fertility Benefits, Healthy Pregnancy Program
- Flexible Spending & Commuter Accounts
- Pet, Home & Auto, Identity Theft and Legal Insurance
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