Staff Pharmacist

Main Line Health • Media, PA

14d • Onsite

About The Position

The Staff Pharmacist at Riddle Hospital interprets and evaluates medication orders for Main Line Health System patients and consults with healthcare professionals as needed to optimize drug therapy. The pharmacist provides drug information and guidance to the healthcare team about appropriate, cost-effective therapy, and communicates with and educates healthcare providers and patients. The role also supervises Pharmacy Technicians to help ensure accurate medication compounding and dispensing and timely drug administration.

This is a part-time position working 20 hours per week, from 2:30 p.m. to 11 p.m. The position offers up to $6,000 per year in tuition reimbursement, based on full- or part-time status; up to 200 hours of paid time off per year, based on status; employee discounts; and free employee parking.

Requirements

• A Bachelor of Science degree in Pharmacy or Doctor of Pharmacy degree from an accredited College of Pharmacy.
• A current Pennsylvania Pharmacist license. Recent graduates and pharmacists eligible for reciprocity may be considered if licensure is completed before the end of the 90-day probationary period.
• A work history demonstrating good to excellent organization, accuracy, quality and quantity of work, and attendance.

Nice To Haves

• One year of hospital Pharmacy work involving IV admixtures, automated distribution functions, and clinical counseling is preferred.
• Clinical clerkships, residencies, and specialties in hospital-oriented environments are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Interpret and evaluate medication orders for patients and consult with healthcare professionals as necessary to optimize drug therapy.
• Communicate with and educate healthcare providers and patients.
• Supervise Pharmacy Technician activities to ensure accurate compounding and dispensing of medications and timely drug administration.
• Provide the healthcare team with drug information and guidance related to appropriate, cost-effective drug therapy.

Benefits

• Tuition reimbursement of up to $6,000 per year, based on full- or part-time status.
• Up to 200 hours of paid time off per year, based on full- or part-time status.
• Employee discounts on various activities, services, and vendors.
• Free employee parking.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time