Clinical Staff Pharmacist

Lehigh Valley Health Network•Allentown, PA

33d•Onsite

About The Position

Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN) is seeking a Clinical Staff Pharmacist to join their advanced health network. LVHN is a nationally recognized, forward-thinking organization committed to teamwork, compassion, and technology, focusing on delivering the best health care possible. The network has received numerous accolades, including being ranked among the "Best Hospitals" by U.S. News & World Report for 23 consecutive years, achieving Magnet™ status for nursing excellence, and receiving 'A' grades for patient safety from The Leapfrog Group for several of its hospitals. This role involves providing quality pharmaceutical care, filling and dispensing medications, and reviewing prescriptions for appropriateness and compatibility with current therapy. The Clinical Staff Pharmacist will ensure patient medication therapy is safe, effective, timely, and free from drug-related problems by communicating with healthcare professionals and patients. They will also provide direction to technical staff and participate in performance enhancement initiatives.

Requirements

Doctorate Pharmacy or Bachelor’s Degree Pharmacy
Ability to accurately dispense and monitor medications.
Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
Ability to make independent judgments under stressful situations at times.
Knowledge of laws, regulations, and accreditation standards related to the distribution and control of scheduled and non-scheduled drugs and pharmacy security.
RP - Registered Pharmacist - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire

Nice To Haves

2 years relevant pharmacist experience or 1 year PGY1 pharmacy residency
Familiarity with common pharmacy technologies, both software and hardware.
BCPS - Board Certified Pharmacotherapy Specialist - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire

Responsibilities

Prepares and dispenses medications for infant, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients.
Evaluates evidence-based literature to offer appropriate clinical recommendations to optimize drug selection and individualization of therapy.
Ensures and executes policies and procedures that ensure appropriate, cost-effective, and safe medication use.
Performs clinical medication surveillance, documents interventions, and reports adverse drug reactions and medication errors.
Coordinates the activities of pharmacy technicians engaged in the preparation, labeling, and delivery of medications and other pharmaceutical supplies.
Counsels/Provides drug information pertaining to medications, drug usage, and compatibility to physicians, nurses, other healthcare professionals, and patients in accordance with OBRA or other regulatory standards.
Weighs, measures, and prepares sterile and non-sterile medication products utilizing appropriate tools and equipment.
Acts as a resource or consultant to other healthcare professionals regarding appropriateness, availability, cost, and/or alternativeness to therapies.