Clinical Pharmacist

Reading Hospital; Reading (Berks County); On-site; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Reading Hospital is looking for a Clinical Pharmacist to work evenings (12:30 PM–9 PM) on a rotating schedule. This role emphasizes patient care and requires validation of medication orders and consultation services.

The ideal candidate has a Doctorate Degree, clinical pharmacy experience, and must obtain a PA pharmacist license within 4 months of hiring. Strong analytical, communication, and collaborative skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Doctorate Degree or relevant education and experience may be considered.
• Clinical pharmacist experience in a healthcare setting.
• PA pharmacist license required within 4 months of hire date.

Responsibilities

• Validates accuracy of medication orders.
• Compounds and provides medications according to standards.
• Provides consultative services regarding medications.
• Follows medication-related protocols and procedures.
• Documents clinical activities and outcomes.
• Maintains working relationships with pharmacy and staff.
• Emphasizes patient care as the central focus.

Skills

Analytical skills

Collaborative skills

Computer skills

Customer service skills

Detail oriented

Excellent communication skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Good reasoning skills

Multi-line telephone operational skills

Multitasking

Problem-solving skills

Strong team player

Education

Doctorate Degree

Job description

Job Summary

We are seeking a Clinical Pharmacist to work evenings (12:30 PM–9 PM) on a rotating schedule (every 3rd weekend and holiday). The position is a 50/50 split between first and second shifts.

The Clinical Pharmacist

• Validates the accuracy and appropriateness of medication orders.
• Compounds medications and accurately provides prescribed medications according to professional standards and specific indications.
• Provides consultative services regarding medications, interactions, and other drug‑related information to internal and external stakeholders.
• Follows defined medication‑related protocols, policies, and procedures.
• Documents clinical activities and applicable outcomes.
• Maintains satisfactory working relationships with pharmacy leadership, staff, and other hospital departments, committees, and administrators.
• Places a strong emphasis on patient care, with the patient as the highest priority and central focus.

Qualifications

Education Requirements

• Doctorate Degree, or combination of relevant education and experience may be considered.

Experience

• Clinical pharmacist experience in a healthcare setting.

Certification and Licensure

• Board eligible for Pennsylvania licensure may be accepted in lieu of an actual license; PA pharmacist license required within 4 months of hire date.
• PA pharmacist license.

Required Skills

• Analytical skills
• Collaborative skills
• Computer skills, including use and navigation of pharmacy systems
• Customer service skills
• Detail oriented
• Excellent communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Good reasoning skills
• Multi‑line telephone operational skills
• Multitasking
• Problem‑solving skills
• Strong team player