Clinical Pharmacist (Part time-Flexible on Hours)

Penn Medicine • Lancaster, PA

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About The Position

Penn Medicine is dedicated to our tripartite mission of providing the highest level of care to patients, conducting innovative research, and educating future leaders in the field of medicine. Working for this leading academic medical center means collaboration with top clinical, technical and business professionals across all disciplines. Today at Penn Medicine, someone will make a breakthrough. Someone will heal a heart, deliver hopeful news, and give comfort and reassurance. Our employees shape our future each day. Are you living your life's work? The Clinical Pharmacist position is part-time with flexible hours, located at Lancaster General Hospital in the Pharmacy and IV Solutions department.

Requirements

• Pharm.D. or B.S. Pharmacy with equivalent relevant experience required.
• Current licensure (or eligible to reciprocate) in the State of Pennsylvania required.
• ASHP-Accredited Pharmacy Practice Residency or equivalent experience preferred.
• A health care provider in good standing with Medicare, Medicaid, and other federal and state health insurance programs.

Nice To Haves

• Equivalent of three (3) years experience as a hospital pharmacist.

Responsibilities

• Identifies drug therapy strategies that improve patient outcomes and reduce costs.
• Utilizes assessment skills in the management of medically complex elderly to monitor responses to drug therapy.
• Provides information to patients, either directly as a consultation or in preparation of patient teaching aides or computer-generated warning or supplemental information.
• Conducts drug utilization reviews to assure the quality of drug use.
• Educates health care professionals and patients in the safe and effective use of medication.
• Supports and assists interdepartmental projects as requested.
• Provides drug information to prescribers and other health care professionals.
• Develops criteria and makes recommendations to the Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee.
• Interprets and evaluates all medication orders and assures for safe and effective medication.
• Reviews physician orders and suggests alternate therapies as appropriate.
• Prepares and dispenses medications in accordance with professional practice guidelines.
• Advises the physician, nurse and patient regarding the contents, therapeutic action, utilization and possible adverse reactions or interactions of medication.
• Responds to drug information and poison information requests as required.
• Performs computer order entry functions and rotates to all work areas as assigned.
• Actively participates in medication safety programs.
• Monitors prescriptions to prevent adverse reactions, allergies and/or drug interactions.
• Serves as a role model of customer service by responding constructively to the needs of hospital staff.

Benefits

• Comprehensive compensation and benefits program including prepaid tuition assistance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree