Clinical Pharmacist – Acute Care

LiveWell Homecare Agency, LLC; Danville (PA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

LiveWell Homecare Agency, LLC in Danville, PA, seeks a Pharmacist to provide safe, effective medication therapy and cost-efficient care plans focused on patient outcomes. You will interpret orders, review profiles for interactions, consult with medical staff, and supervise pharmacy technicians in a clinical setting.

Strong pharmacotherapy knowledge and teamwork are essential to success. This role collaborates with nursing teams to resolve pharmacy-related issues and contribute to policy updates

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Pharmacy is required.
• Doctoral Degree in Pharmacy preferred.
• Strong pharmacotherapy knowledge and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver pharmaceutical care tailored to patient care areas.
• Interpret orders, ensure accuracy and appropriateness.
• Review profiles for drug interactions and contraindications.
• Consult with medical staff and monitor lab results.
• Provide drug information and discharge counseling.
• Supervise technicians and interns to ensure compliance.

Skills

Pharmacotherapy knowledge

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Pharmacy

Doctoral Degree in Pharmacy preferred

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 pharmaceutical care tailored to specific patient care areas.
• Interpret and clarify physicians’ medication orders, ensuring accuracy and appropriateness.
• Review medication profiles for drug sensitivities, interactions, and contraindications.
• Consult with medical staff on drug therapy issues and monitor laboratory results.
• Provide drug information to healthcare professionals and discharge medication counseling.
• Perform calculations for drug dosages, verify orders, and prepare sterile and compounded medications.
• Supervise pharmacy technicians, students, and interns, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Coordinate workflows, manage resources, and uphold departmental standards.
• Collaborate with medical and nursing teams to resolve pharmacy-related issues.
• Assist in updating departmental policies and procedures.

Qualifications & Skills

Bachelor’s Degree in Pharmacy is required; a Doctoral Degree is preferred. Strong knowledge of pharmacotherapy, excellent communication, and teamwork skills are essential.

Work Environment

Typically performed in a clinical setting with accountability for compliance with policies and procedures.