Specialty Pharmacist

Lehigh Valley Health Network•Allentown, PA

23h•Onsite

About The Position

Imagine a career at one of the nation's most advanced health networks. Be part of an exceptional health care experience. Join the inspired, passionate team at Lehigh Valley Health Network, a nationally recognized, forward-thinking organization offering plenty of opportunity to do great work. LVHN has been ranked among the "Best Hospitals" by U.S. News & World Report for 23 consecutive years. We're a Magnet(tm) Hospital, having been honored five times with the American Nurses Credentialing Center's prestigious distinction for nursing excellence and quality patient outcomes in our Lehigh Valley region. Finally, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Cedar Crest, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Muhlenberg, Lehigh Valley Hospital- Hazleton, and Lehigh Valley Hospital - Pocono each received an 'A' grade on the Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group in 2020, the highest grade in patient safety. These recognitions highlight LVHN's commitment to teamwork, compassion, and technology with an unrelenting focus on delivering the best health care possible every day. Whether you're considering your next career move or your first, you should consider Lehigh Valley Health Network.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in pharmacy or Doctorate in pharmacy
2 years of post graduate experience in patient care or 1 year the completion of a pharmacy residency program.
Must be efficient with basic computer programs such as e-mail, Skype, and Microsoft Office programs.
RP - Registered Pharmacist - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire
License to Administer Injectables - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire

Nice To Haves

5 years of post graduate experience in patient care.
BCPS - Board Certified Pharmacotherapy Specialist - Board of Pharmacy Specialties within 3 Years or CSP - Certified Specialty Pharmacist - Specialty Pharmacy Certification Board within 3 Years

Responsibilities

Fills and dispenses specialty prescription orders in accordance with laws of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and to the latest standards of pharmacy practice including those related to accreditation.
Reviews all medication orders for clinical appropriateness.
Supervises technical staff and participates in performance improvement and quality initiatives.
Counsels patients as mandated by current OBRA regulations including self-injectable techniques and side effect management and records them in appropriate places.
Provides information to patients such as potential drug and food interactions, precautions, warnings, and contraindications in accordance with company policies.
Maintains and updates patient records including allergy information, prescription records, vaccination records, and any other documentation necessary to patient care.
Communicates with nurses, physicians, and other stakeholders regarding patient care.
Assists technical staff with benefit investigations and prior authorizations; secures financial assistance for patients.
Participates in quality improvement projects as requested by senior clinical staff or pharmacy director.
Communicates potential problems that may harm LVHN or Lehigh Valley Pharmacy Services with the pharmacy manager.
Administers vaccines and other injectables in accordance with HSPS policies and procedures and the laws of Pennsylvania.
Ensures adequate inventories of products necessary for daily business operations, while maintaining inventory control measures.
Reviews and understands technology and software including updates.