Acute Care Clinical Pharmacist

Azza HealthCare Agency; Wilkes-Barre (Luzerne County); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Azza HealthCare Agency seeks a Pharmacist to provide safe, effective medication therapy and develop evidence-based care plans focused on patient outcomes and quality of life. You will interpret physician orders, review patient medication profiles for safety and interactions, and participate in medical rounds to optimize drug therapy.

The role includes calculating dosages, preparing sterile and compounded medications, supervising staff, and collaborating with healthcare teams to resolve issues

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy (Doctoral degree preferred).
• Strong knowledge of pharmacotherapy.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to work in a clinical environment.

Responsibilities

• Deliver pharmaceutical care tailored to the assigned clinical area, coordinating resources for efficient service.
• Interpret and clarify physicians' medication orders, review patient medication profiles for safety and interactions.
• Assess prescribing practices, suggest formulary alternatives, and advise medical staff on drug therapy issues.
• Provide detailed drug information, patient discharge consultations, and participate in medical rounds.
• Calculate drug dosages, verify orders, and prepare sterile and compounded medications using aseptic techniques.
• Report supply needs, supervise pharmacy staff, interns, and technicians, ensuring accuracy and compliance with standards.
• Collaborate with healthcare teams to resolve pharmacy-related issues and assist with departmental policies.

Skills

Pharmacotherapy knowledge

Communication skills

Clinical environment

Education

Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy

Doctoral degree preferred

Job description

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

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver pharmaceutical care tailored to the assigned clinical area, coordinating resources for efficient service.
• Interpret and clarify physicians' medication orders, review patient medication profiles for safety and interactions.
• Assess prescribing practices, suggest formulary alternatives, and advise medical staff on drug therapy issues.
• Provide detailed drug information, patient discharge consultations, and participate in medical rounds.
• Calculate drug dosages, verify orders, and prepare sterile and compounded medications using aseptic techniques.
• Report supply needs, supervise pharmacy staff, interns, and technicians, ensuring accuracy and compliance with standards.
• Collaborate with healthcare teams to resolve pharmacy-related issues and assist with departmental policies.

Qualifications & Skills: Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy (Doctoral degree preferred). Strong knowledge of pharmacotherapy, excellent communication skills, and ability to work in a clinical environment.