Acute Care Clinical Pharmacist - Pediatrics

Azza HealthCare Agency; Danville (PA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Azza HealthCare Agency in a clinical Danville, PA setting seeks a Pharmacist to deliver safe, cost-efficient medication therapy and develop evidence-based care plans focused on patient outcomes. You will interpret orders, review profiles, and collaborate with staff to optimize care.

Responsibilities include sterile compounding, discharge counseling, and supervision of technicians and interns to ensure compliance with standards and policy adherence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy is required; Doctoral degree preferred.
• Strong communication, clinical judgment and teamwork skills.
• Experience in medication management and pharmacy operations is valued.

Responsibilities

• Deliver comprehensive pharmaceutical care tailored to patient care areas.
• Interpret and clarify physicians' medication orders for accuracy.
• Review medication profiles for contraindications, drug interactions, and safety concerns.
• Consult with medical staff on drug therapy issues and monitor laboratory results to optimize patient care.
• Distribute drug information and provide discharge medication counseling.
• Collaborate with healthcare teams during patient rounds and assist in dosage calculations.
• Prepare specialized medications, including sterile products, using aseptic techniques.
• Supervise pharmacy technicians, students, and interns, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Coordinate pharmacy activities with medical and nursing staff to resolve issues and improve services.
• Review departmental policies, supervise resource use, and ensure adherence to standards.

Skills

Communication

Clinical judgment

Teamwork

Medication management

Pharmacy operations

Education

Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy

Doctoral degree

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 comprehensive pharmaceutical care tailored to specific patient care areas.
• Interpret and clarify physicians' medication orders, ensuring accuracy and appropriateness.
• Review medication profiles for contraindications, drug interactions, and safety concerns.
• Consult with medical staff on drug therapy issues and monitor laboratory results to optimize patient care.
• Distribute drug information and provide discharge medication counseling.
• Collaborate with healthcare teams during patient rounds and assist in dosage calculations.
• Prepare specialized medications, including sterile products, using aseptic techniques.
• Supervise pharmacy technicians, students, and interns, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Coordinate pharmacy activities with medical and nursing staff to resolve issues and improve services.
• Review departmental policies, supervise resource use, and ensure adherence to standards.

Qualifications & Skills

Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy required; Doctoral degree preferred. Strong communication, clinical judgment, and teamwork skills are essential. Experience in medication management and pharmacy operations is valued.

Work Environment

Typically performed in a clinical setting, with accountability for adherence to policies and procedures. Additional skills outlined in departmental orientation are considered vital for success.