Clinical Staff Pharmacist
About The Position
Provides quality pharmaceutical care and fills and dispenses medications in accordance with current pharmacy standards. Reviews prescriptions and medication orders for appropriateness and compatibility with a patient’s current therapy, disease states, allergies, adverse effects, duplication of therapy, and compliance. Communicates with healthcare professionals and patients to support safe and effective care. Provides direction to technical staff and participates in performance enhancement initiatives. The position is onsite at Lehigh Valley Hospital–Muhlenberg, at 2545 Schoenersville Rd, and follows a rotating schedule Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Saturday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Requirements
- Doctor of Pharmacy or Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy.
- Ability to accurately dispense and monitor medications.
- Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
- Ability to make independent judgments under stressful situations.
- Knowledge of laws, regulations, and accreditation standards related to distribution and control of scheduled and non-scheduled drugs and pharmacy security.
- Registered Pharmacist license in Pennsylvania, required upon hire.
Nice To Haves
- Two years of relevant pharmacist experience or one year of PGY1 pharmacy residency.
- Familiarity with common pharmacy technologies, including software and hardware.
- Board Certified Pharmacotherapy Specialist (BCPS) certification.
Responsibilities
- Prepare and dispense medications for infant, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients.
- Evaluate evidence-based literature and provide appropriate clinical recommendations to optimize drug selection and individualize therapy.
- Ensure and execute policies and procedures for appropriate, cost-effective, and safe medication use.
- Perform clinical medication surveillance, document interventions, and report adverse drug reactions and medication errors.
- Coordinate pharmacy technicians engaged in preparing, labeling, and delivering medications and pharmaceutical supplies.
- Provide counseling and drug information about medications, usage, and compatibility to physicians, nurses, other healthcare professionals, and patients in accordance with OBRA or other regulatory standards.
- Weigh, measure, and prepare sterile and non-sterile medication products using appropriate tools and equipment.
- Serve as a resource or consultant to healthcare professionals regarding the appropriateness, availability, cost, and alternatives to therapies.
- Review prescriptions and medication orders for safety, effectiveness, timeliness, and potential drug-related problems.
- Provide direction to technical staff and participate in performance enhancement initiatives.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
