Ambulatory Retail Pharmacist: Patient Care & Outcomes

Penn Medicine, University of Pennsylvania Health System; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Penn Presbyterian Medical Center (PPMC) is seeking an Ambulatory Retail Pharmacist to join the Ambulatory Pharmacy team in Philadelphia. The role focuses on safe, effective outpatient pharmaceutical care, collaborating with physicians, nurses and patients to ensure optimal drug therapy and cost-efficient medication use.

The position requires PA pharmacist license in good standing, a PharmD or BS in Pharmacy, and residency training (PGY1; PGY2 preferred). Immunization licenses are a plus.

Qualifications

• Active and in good standing PA Pharmacist license required before start date.
• Pharm. D or Bachelors of Science in Pharmacy required.
• RPH in Pharmacy PGY1 Residency Training in Pharmacy.
• PGY2 Residency Training in Ambulatory Care / Pharmacotherapy, etc preferred.
• PA Authorization to Administer Injectables License preferred.
• NJ Authorized Immunization License preferred.

Responsibilities

• Communicates appropriately with immediate coworkers and health care staff.
• Calculates correct amount of medication to be dispensed.
• Monitors patient profiles, drug utilization and insurance messages for medication compliance.
• Ensures patient and employee safety in daily responsibilities.
• Complies with accreditation, legal, regulatory, and safety requirements.
• Participates in process for assessing, managing, and reporting ADEs.
• Trains new hire pharmacists, interns, and technicians.
• Prepares and dispenses medications accurately to ensure optimal drug therapies.
• Keeps active inventory and restocks workspace as per policy.
• Designs, recommends, monitors and documents patient-specific pharmacotherapy.

Education

Pharm. D or Bachelors of Science in Pharmacy

RPH in Pharmacy PGY1 Residency Training in Pharmacy

PGY2 Residency Training in Ambulatory Care / Pharmacotherapy

Job description

Penn Presbyterian Medical Center (PPMC) is seeking an Ambulatory Retail Pharmacist to join the Ambulatory Pharmacy team in Philadelphia. The role focuses on safe, effective outpatient pharmaceutical care, collaborating with physicians, nurses and patients to ensure optimal drug therapy and cost-efficient medication use.

The position requires PA pharmacist license in good standing, a PharmD or BS in Pharmacy, and residency training (PGY1; PGY2 preferred). Immunization licenses are a plus.