Staff Pharmacist
About The Position
CPS, part of the Optum family of businesses, is seeking a per diem, nonexempt Staff Pharmacist to deliver safe, accurate, and efficient pharmacy services at The Horsham Clinic, a behavioral health system. The pharmacist will review medication orders, verify prepared products, safeguard controlled substances, mentor new staff, maintain daily operations, and support the Director in optimizing pharmacy performance. The clinic provides inpatient behavioral health services for children, adolescents, adults, and older adults, as well as partial hospitalization services at its Ambler campus and satellite locations. The position provides coverage as needed for PTO or other additional assistance. Pharmacy hours are Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m., and Saturday and Sunday, 7:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m.; potential on-call coverage for off hours may also be required. The pharmacy uses Cerner.
Requirements
- BA/BS degree from an ACPE-accredited pharmacy school.
- Current Pennsylvania Pharmacist license in good standing.
- Proficient computer skills with pharmacy systems and Microsoft Office.
Nice To Haves
- PharmD.
- At least 1 year of recent pharmacist experience.
Responsibilities
- Review, verify, and dispense medication orders to ensure appropriateness, safety, and accuracy.
- Provide clinical pharmacy services, including medication therapy management and pharmacokinetic dosing and monitoring.
- Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and care teams to optimize medication regimens for hospitalized patients.
- Monitor patient outcomes and medication safety, identifying and preventing adverse drug events.
- Ensure compliance with Joint Commission, state, and federal regulatory and accreditation requirements.
- Mentor new staff, maintain seamless daily operations, and support the Director in optimizing pharmacy performance.
- Safeguard controlled substances and verify prepared products.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package, subject to eligibility requirements.
- Incentive and recognition programs.
- Equity stock purchase.
- 401(k) contribution, subject to eligibility requirements.
