Advanced Clinical Pharmacist - Full Time / Rotating - Jefferson Oncology - Center City

Jefferson Health; United States; On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical benefits

Tuition assistance program

Flexible spending accounts

Job summary

Thomas Jefferson University Hospitals, Inc. is seeking a Clinical Pharmacist to manage the medication distribution system and ensure patient safety through proper medication use. Responsibilities include overseeing drug therapy appropriateness, training pharmacy staff, and ensuring compliance with hospital policies.

The ideal candidate will hold a Doctor of Pharmacy degree, a Pennsylvania pharmacist license, and have completed relevant residency training or possess a significant level of experience.

Qualifications

• Doctor of Pharmacy degree required.
• Completion of a residency or relevant experience in pharmacy.
• Must hold a pharmacist license in Pennsylvania.

Responsibilities

• Oversee medication distribution for patient safety.
• Train pharmacy students and staff.
• Ensure compliance with drug therapy policies.

Skills

Pharmacokinetic principles application

Patient monitoring and management

Documentation of medication errors

Evidence-based clinical recommendations

Compliance promotion with hospital policy

Education

Doctor of Pharmacy degree

Completion of PGY2 Pharmacy Residency or equivalent

Pharmacist license in Pennsylvania

Job description

Job Overview

The Clinical Pharmacist oversees the medication distribution system for their area of responsibility and ensures each medication is indicated, effective, safe, and convenient for the patient.

Essential Functions / Responsibilities

• Interacts with co‑workers, visitors, and other staff consistent with the values of Jefferson.
• Assures the appropriateness of drug therapy and compliance with hospital policies.
• Oversees the distribution of medications throughout TJUH.
• Supports implementation of processes to assure the quality of Pharmacy services.
• Trains pharmacy technicians, residents, students, interns, and new pharmacists as assigned.
• Precepts student pharmacists and residents as assigned.

Competencies (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)

• Knowledge of and ability to apply pharmacokinetic principles for monitoring and dosing medications.
• Monitor patient response to medications and provide recommendations on management when appropriate.
• Identify and document sentinel or serious events, near misses, medication errors, and adverse drug reactions in the electronic event reporting system.
• Provide quality patient care in accordance with standards of practice, demonstrating high level expertise, competency, knowledge, and skills.
• Promote and assure compliance with the hospital formulary and policies and procedures defined by the P & T Committee.
• Provide evidence‑based recommendations to support patient care.

Qualifications

• Doctor of Pharmacy degree.
• Completion of PGY2 Pharmacy Specialty Residency; ORcompletion of PGY1 Pharmacy Residency plus two years of relevant experience; ORno residency but five years of relevant experience.
• Pharmacist license in the State of Pennsylvania.

Work Shift

Rotating (Regular Employee)

Benefits

Jefferson offers a comprehensive package of benefits including medical (including prescription), supplemental insurance, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance, short- and long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, retirement plans, tuition assistance, and voluntary benefits. All employees are eligible for tuition discounts after one year of full-time service or two years of part-time service. Medical insurance (including prescription) is available to all staff, including those who work less than part-time, per diem colleagues, adjunct faculty, and Jeff Temps.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Jefferson is committed to providing equal educational and employment opportunities for all persons without regard to age, race, color, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, military status, veteran status, handicap or disability or any other protected group or status.