Clinical Staff Pharmacist

Schuylkill • Easton, PA

11h • Onsite

About The Position

Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN) is a nationally recognized, forward-thinking health network offering significant opportunities for professional growth. LVHN has been consistently ranked among the 'Best Hospitals' by U.S. News & World Report and is a Magnet
(tm) Hospital recognized for nursing excellence. Several of its hospitals have received 'A' grades for patient safety from The Leapfrog Group. These accolades underscore LVHN's dedication to teamwork, compassion, and technology in delivering exceptional healthcare. This role involves providing quality pharmaceutical care, dispensing medications, and ensuring the safety and effectiveness of patient medication therapy. The Clinical Staff Pharmacist reviews prescriptions for appropriateness, communicates with healthcare professionals and patients, and directs technical staff.

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 promote 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 in preparing, labeling, and delivering medications and pharmaceutical supplies.
• Counsels patients and provides drug information to physicians, nurses, other healthcare professionals, and patients regarding medications, drug usage, and compatibility.
• Weighs, measures, and prepares sterile and non-sterile medication products using appropriate tools and equipment.
• Acts as a resource or consultant to other healthcare professionals regarding the appropriateness, availability, cost, and/or alternatives to therapies.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level