Acute Care Clinical Pharmacist

Azza HealthCare Agency; Scranton (Lackawanna County); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Azza HealthCare Agency in Scranton, PA seeks a licensed pharmacist to ensure safe, effective medication therapy, develop care plans, and support evidence-based practice in a clinical setting.

You will conduct rounds, review orders, advise on formulary alternatives, supervise staff, and collaborate with physicians and nurses to optimize patient outcomes while upholding regulatory and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Pharmacy (required).
• Doctoral Degree preferred.
• Strong knowledge of pharmacotherapy, clinical judgment, communication, and teamwork skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide pharmaceutical care, monitor medication therapy, and review patient profiles for safety and effectiveness.
• Interpret and clarify physicians' medication orders, suggest formulary alternatives, and advise medical staff on drug therapy issues.
• Conduct rounds, calculate dosages, verify orders, and offer drug information to healthcare professionals.
• Manage medication preparations, including compounding sterile products, and oversee supply inventory.
• Supervise pharmacy staff, technicians, and interns, ensuring adherence to standards and accuracy.
• Collaborate with medical and nursing teams to resolve pharmacy-related problems and contribute to policy revisions.

Skills

Pharmacotherapy

Clinical judgment

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Pharmacy

Doctoral Degree preferred

Job description

Role Overview:

The Pharmacist ensures safe, effective, and cost-efficient medication therapy, developing evidence-based care plans focused on patient outcomes and quality of life.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide pharmaceutical care, monitor medication therapy, and review patient profiles for safety and effectiveness.
• Interpret and clarify physicians' medication orders, suggest formulary alternatives, and advise medical staff on drug therapy issues.
• Conduct rounds, calculate dosages, verify orders, and offer drug information to healthcare professionals.
• Manage medication preparations, including compounding sterile products, and oversee supply inventory.
• Supervise pharmacy staff, technicians, and interns, ensuring adherence to standards and accuracy.
• Collaborate with medical and nursing teams to resolve pharmacy-related problems and contribute to policy revisions.

Qualifications & Skills:

Bachelor’s Degree in Pharmacy (required), Doctoral Degree preferred. Strong knowledge of pharmacotherapy, clinical judgment, communication, and teamwork skills are essential.

Work Environment:

Typically performed in a clinical setting, emphasizing compliance with organizational policies and continuous professional development.