Clinical Pharmacist

Penn Medicine, University of Pennsylvania Health System; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Philadelphia seeks an Inpatient Clinical Pharmacy Specialist for its Surgical ICU. This full-time role involves designing patient-specific pharmacotherapy, providing drug information, and leading quality improvement initiatives. The ideal candidate holds a PharmD and has a PGY2 residency or equivalent experience. Join us to make an impact in patient care within a collaborative, dynamic setting.

Qualifications

• PharmD degree and completion of PGY2 residency or equivalent experience in critical care or surgical pharmacy.
• Strong clinical, communication, and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, recommend, monitor, and document patient-specific pharmacotherapy.
• Provide drug information and education to healthcare teams, patients, and caregivers.
• Verify, prepare, and dispense medications ensuring compliance with policies and regulations.
• Participate in medical emergency response and multidisciplinary rounds.
• Lead quality improvement initiatives and contribute to advancing pharmacy practice through research and professional engagement.

Skills

Clinical expertise

Communication skills

Leadership skills

Education

PharmD degree

Completion of PGY2 residency

Job description

Inpatient Clinical Pharmacy Specialist – Surgical ICU (Day Shift)

Location: Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania (HUP), Philadelphia, PA

Shift: Full-time, Day Shift (6:45 AM – 3:15 PM)

Penn Medicine is seeking a Clinical Pharmacy Specialist to join our Surgical ICU team at HUP, the flagship hospital of Penn Medicine. This role offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic, collaborative environment supporting critical care and surgical services within one of the nation’s leading academic medical centers.

Why Join Us?

• Work in a decentralized pharmacy model with bedside rounding and interdisciplinary collaboration
• Support advanced clinical service lines including SICU, MICU, Neuro ICU, CT ICU, CICU, and CCU
• Participate in cutting‑edge initiatives, quality improvement projects, and clinical research
• Contribute to education and mentorship for pharmacy students, residents, and staff

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, recommend, monitor, and document patient‑specific pharmacotherapy
• Provide drug information and education to healthcare teams, patients, and caregivers
• Verify, prepare, and dispense medications ensuring compliance with policies and regulations
• Participate in medical emergency response and multidisciplinary rounds
• Lead quality improvement initiatives and contribute to advancing pharmacy practice through research and professional engagement

Qualifications:

• PharmD degree and completion of PGY2 residency or equivalent experience in critical care or surgical pharmacy
• Strong clinical, communication, and leadership skills

Make an impact where it matters most—join Penn Medicine and help shape the future of patient care.

Seniority Level

Not Applicable

Employment Type

Full-time

Job Function

Health Care Provider

Industries

Hospitals and Health Care

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