Occasional Evening coverage) - Lansdale Hospital

Jefferson Health Plans•Lansdale, PA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Clinical Pharmacist oversees the medication distribution system for their area of responsibility. In addition, the Clinical Pharmacist identifies, prevents, and resolves drug therapy problems by ensuring each medication is indicated, effective, safe, and convenient for the patient. Jefferson, a healthcare and higher education institution with over 65,000 people, is dedicated to providing high-quality, compassionate clinical care, making communities healthier, preparing future leaders, and creating new knowledge through research. With a mission to "Improve Lives", Jefferson is committed to equal educational and employment opportunities and encourages employees to expand their knowledge and develop their careers through growth opportunities and continuing education.

Requirements

Doctorate Doctor of Pharmacy or RPH
Knowledge of pharmacokinetic principles required for medication dosing
RP - Registered Pharmacist - State of Pennsylvania or RP - Registered Pharmacist - State of New Jersey
Certification required based on primary work location.

Nice To Haves

1 year PGY1 Pharmacy Residency preferred
Microsoft Word and Microsoft Outlook skills

Responsibilities

Interacts with co-workers, visitors, and other staff consistent with the values of Jefferson.
Assures the appropriateness of drug therapy and compliance with hospital policies
Oversees the distribution of medications throughout TJUH
Supports implementation of processes to assure the quality of Pharmacy services
Trains staff as assigned (e.g., residents, interns, technicians, new pharmacists)
Precepts student pharmacists as assigned. See Preceptor Development & Evaluation Program policy.
Monitor patients for response to medications
Identify and document sentinel/serious events, near misses, medication errors and adverse drug reactions in the electronic reporting system
Promote and assure compliance with the hospital formulary and policies and procedures defined by the P & T Committee.
Provide care that is appropriate to the chronological age, developmental age, social maturity, and cultural background of the patient

Benefits

medical (including prescription)
supplemental insurance
dental
vision
life and AD&D insurance
short- and long-term disability
flexible spending accounts
retirement plans
tuition assistance
voluntary benefits, which provide colleagues with access to group rates on insurance and discounts
tuition discounts at Thomas Jefferson University after one year of full time service or two years of part time service
medical (including prescription) insurance for all colleagues, including those who work less than part-time (including per diem colleagues, adjunct faculty, and Jeff Temps)
growth opportunities and continuing education