Staff Pharmacist

Main Line Health • Lower Merion Township, PA

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About The Position

The Staff Pharmacist at Lankenau Medical Center interprets and evaluates medication orders for Main Line Health System patients and consults with healthcare professionals as needed to optimize drug therapy. The role provides drug information and guidance to the healthcare team on appropriate, cost-effective medication therapy. It also supervises Pharmacy Technician activities to help ensure accurate medication compounding and dispensing, as well as timely drug administration.

The position works days and evenings, with rotating weekend shifts. A current Pennsylvania Pharmacist license is required. Recent graduates and pharmacists eligible for reciprocity may be considered if licensure is completed before the end of the 90-day probationary period.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in Pharmacy or Doctor of Pharmacy degree from an accredited College of Pharmacy.
• Current Pennsylvania Pharmacist license; licensure must be complete before the end of the 90-day probationary period for recent graduates and pharmacists eligible for reciprocity.
• Work history demonstrating a good to excellent record in 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.
• Clinical clerkships, residencies, or specialties in hospital-oriented environments.

Responsibilities

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

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time