Staff Pharmacist - Part time, Days/Evenings (Upper Bucks)

St. Luke's University Health Network

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About The Position

St. Luke's is proud of the skills, experience and compassion of its employees. The employees of St. Luke's are our most valuable asset! Individually and together, our employees are dedicated to satisfying the mission of our organization which is an unwavering commitment to excellence as we care for the sick and injured; educate physicians, nurses and other health care providers; and improve access to care in the communities we serve, regardless of a patient's ability to pay for health care. The Pharmacist will be responsible for interpreting physician orders, monitoring medication interactions and/or allergies, preparing medications and parenteral solutions, and dispensing them in a proper manner consistent with responsibility as a licensed professional. Performs routine medication area inspections. Communicates with physicians and professionals pursuant to medication therapy, and promotes smooth workflow performance while acting as a source of information and guidance to hospital personnel and physicians in medication therapy. Supervises technician work preparation to ensure accuracy, efficiency, and technician competency.

Requirements

• B.S. Pharmacy or Pharm.D. (5 or 6 years depending on state where graduated).
• Registered in Pennsylvania or completion of Boards with pending licensure may be accepted.
• State mandated C.E. (30 hrs/2 yrs).
• Skills may range from a new graduate with no previous experience to previous training in hospital pharmacy.
• Previous hospital pharmacy experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Dispenses and supervises the filling of prescriptions.
• Assures the accurate profiling, preparation and dispensing of new medication orders for inpatients according to procedure.
• Exercises practical judgment in decision making and knows own limitations.
• Prepares and supervises the preparation of parenteral admixtures, parenteral nutrition solutions, anti-neoplastic medication, and other sterile products.
• Directs pharmacy technicians, interns and volunteers who assist with medications and ensures the accuracy of their work.
• Confers with individuals concerning questions or problems.
• Establishes and maintains a good rapport and cooperative working relationship with co-workers.
• Serves as a resource for drug information.
• Gives in-service programs regarding medications.
• Performs appropriate clinical activities as established by the department.
• Participates in departmental meetings and on committees.
• Completes and maintains IV/Admixtures Lab and departmental competencies.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree