Clinical Pharmacist I

Phoenixville Hospital - Tower Health; Phoenixville (Chester County); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous time off

Tuition assistance

Tower Advance Pay

Employee Assistance Program

Retirement Savings

Life Insurance

Job summary

Phoenixville Hospital - Tower Health is seeking a Clinical Pharmacist to validate medication orders, compound medications, and dispense according to professional standards.

The role includes providing drug information, following policies, documenting clinical activities, and collaborating with pharmacy leadership and staff to ensure high quality patient care.

Qualifications

• Pharmacy Doctorate or equivalent combination of education and experience considered.
• Pennsylvania licensure required within 4 months of hire.
• Board eligibility for PA licensure may be accepted in lieu of license.

Responsibilities

• Validate medication orders for accuracy and appropriateness.
• Compound medications and provide prescribed medications per standards.
• Offer consultative drug information and perform medication-related reviews.
• Document clinical activities and outcomes; follow established protocols.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Collaborative Skills

Computer Skills

Customer Service Skills

Detail Oriented

Excellent Communications Skills

Excellent Interpersonal Skills

Good Reasoning Skills

Multi Line Telephone Ops

Multitasking

Problem Solving Skills

Strong Team Player

Education

Doctorate Degree

Combination of education & experience

Job description

Job Summary

The Clinical Pharmacist validates accuracy and appropriateness of medication orders, compounds medications and accurately provides prescribed medications according to professional standards, practices and specific indications or orders. Provides consultative services to internal and external system constituents regarding medications, interactions, and other drug related information. Follows defined medication related protocols, policies and procedures. Documents clinical activities and applicable outcomes. Achieves and maintains satisfactory working relationships with pharmacy leadership, pharmacy 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 in all endeavors and undertakings of the individual and the department.

Work Schedule

Full-Time Position with a mix of day and evening hours. Weekend and holiday rotation will be required.

Benefits

• Generous time off, tuition assistance, and comprehensive benefits
• Instant access throughout the pay period with Tower Advance Pay, ensuring financial flexibility and convenience
• Employee Assistance Program, Retirement Savings Program, Life Insurance, and more!

Education Requirements

• Doctorate Degree - OR - combination of relevant education & experience may be considered in lieu of Doctorate Degree

Experience

• Relevant Experience

Certification and Licensure

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

Required Skills

• Analytical Skills
• Collaborative Skills
• Computer Skills to include use and navigation
• Customer Service Skills
• Detail Oriented
• Excellent Communications Skills
• Excellent Interpersonal Skills
• Good Reasoning Skills
• Multi Line Telephone Operational Skills
• Multitasking
• Problem Solving Skills
• Strong Team Player

Overview

Tower Health, a regional healthcare system, serves communities across multiple counties in Pennsylvania. Its network includes Reading Hospital, Phoenixville Hospital, Pottstown Hospital, and St. Christopher's Hospital for Children (in partnership with Drexel University). Committed to academic medicine and training, Tower Health offers various programs, including residency and fellowship programs, the Drexel University College of Medicine at Tower Health, and the Reading Hospital School of Health Sciences. Additionally, the system provides a wide range of healthcare services, such as Reading Hospital Rehabilitation at Wyomissing, home healthcare via Tower Health at Home, TowerDirect ambulance and emergency response, Tower Health Medical Group, Tower Health Providers (a clinically integrated network), and Tower Health Urgent Care facilities across its service area.