Clinical Pharmacist (Full-time, Days + Evenings)

Penn Medicine, University of Pennsylvania Health System; Lancaster (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus up to $10,000

Comprehensive benefits program

Prepaid tuition assistance

Job summary

Penn Medicine, University of Pennsylvania Health System in Lancaster is looking for a qualified pharmacist to evaluate drug therapy and educate healthcare professionals. Responsibilities include conducting reviews and supporting interdepartmental projects. Our team collaborates to provide the highest level of patient care.

The ideal candidate will possess a Pharm.D. or B.S. in Pharmacy, current licensure in PA, and preferably have residency experience. Exceptional benefits and a sign-on bonus are offered.

Qualifications

• Pharm.D. or B.S. Pharmacy with relevant experience.
• Current licensure in Pennsylvania or eligible to reciprocate.
• Preferred experience in an ASHP-Accredited Pharmacy Practice Residency.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate drug therapy based on outcomes and patient satisfaction.
• Educate health care professionals in medication use.
• Conduct drug utilization reviews to assure quality.

Skills

Customer service

Medication safety

Drug therapy strategies

Education

Pharm.D. or B.S. Pharmacy

Bachelor of Arts or Science

Tools

Clinical documentation

Computer order entry

Job description

Overview

Penn Medicine is dedicated to our tripartite mission of providing the highest level of care to patients, conducting innovative research, and educating future leaders in the field of medicine. Working for this leading academic medical center means collaboration with top clinical, technical and business professionals across all disciplines.

Today at Penn Medicine, someone will make a breakthrough. Someone will heal a heart, deliver hopeful news, and give comfort and reassurance. Our employees shape our future each day. Are you living your life's work?

Schedule: Days - Mon-Fri 7 am - 3:30 pm + some evenings (11am - 7pm or 12:30-9) works every third weekend /holiday

Sign on Bonus of up to $10,000!

Responsibilities

• In collaboration with the physician and other allied health professionals, evaluate drug therapy based on acuity potential for problems, and provide medication-related care for the purpose of achieving definite outcomes that impact length of stay, patient satisfaction, satisfaction of other health professionals, and cost containment.
• Qualified individuals must have the ability with or without reasonable accommodation to perform the following duties:
• Identify drug therapy strategies that improve patient outcomes and reduce costs.
• Utilize assessment skills in the management of medically complex elderly to monitor responses to drug therapy.
• Provide information to patients, either directly as a consultation or in preparation of patient teaching aides or computer‑generated warning or supplemental information.
• Conduct drug utilization reviews to assure the quality of drug use. Determine if criteria for drug use are met in patient cases being reviewed.
• Educate health care professionals and patients in the safe and effective use of medication. This education may be informal e.g. patient care rounds, as a staff development education program, or as part of the hospital’s interdisciplinary education program.
• Support and assist interdepartmental projects as requested e.g. MUE, PandT monographs, newsletter articles, performance improvement activities, etc.
• Provide drug information to prescribers and other health care professionals. Contribute articles to the hospital and or pharmacy newsletters. Assure that pertinent drug information is maintained in the pharmacy.
• Develop criteria and make recommendations to the Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee on the appropriate use of medications and or inclusion in the hospital formulary.
• Interpret and evaluate all medication orders and assure safe and effective medication, dose route and scheduled administration with clarification as deemed necessary.
• Review physician orders and suggest alternate therapies as appropriate. Demonstrate this activity by preparing clinical intervention documentation.
• Prepare and dispense medications in accordance with professional practice guidelines, state pharmacy laws, and regulatory standards in addition to departmental policies and procedures.
• Advise the physician, nurse and patient regarding the contents, therapeutic action, utilization and possible adverse reactions or interactions of medication.
• Respond to drug information and poison information requests as required.
• Perform computer order entry functions and rotate to all work areas as assigned.
• Actively participate in medication safety programs. Active participation is defined as identifying opportunities to improve safety reporting errors and adverse drug events, and implementing system‑based changes as a result of those opportunities.
• Monitor prescriptions to prevent adverse reactions, allergies and/or drug interactions. Counsel physicians, patients and nurses accordingly. Participate in drug interaction notification.
• Serve as a role model of customer service by responding constructively to the needs of hospital staff. Responding constructively is defined as using a respectful communication style that is consistent with professional collaboration.

Minimum Required Qualifications

• Pharm.D. or B.S. Pharmacy with equivalent relevant experience required.
• Current licensure or eligible to reciprocate in the State of Pennsylvania required.
• ASHP‑Accredited Pharmacy Practice Residency or equivalent experience preferred.
• A health care provider in good standing with Medicare, Medicaid, and other federal and state health insurance programs, i.e. not excluded from participation in Medicare, Medicaid or any other federal or state health insurance program.
• Equivalent of three 3 years' experience as a hospital pharmacist.

Credentials

• Pharmacist (Required)
• Previous hospital experience (preferred but not required)

Education or Equivalent Experience

• Bachelor of Arts or Science (Required)

Benefits

We believe that the best care for our patients starts with the best care for our employees. Our employee benefits programs help our employees get healthy and stay healthy. We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits program that includes one of the finest prepaid tuition assistance programs in the region. Penn Medicine employees are actively engaged and committed to our mission. Together we will continue to make medical advances that help people live longer, healthier lives.

Equal Opportunity

We are an Equal Opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, familial status, genetic information, domestic or sexual violence victim status, citizenship status, military status, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable law.