Clinical Pharmacist PRN

Pottstown Hospital - Tower Health; Pottstown (Montgomery County); On-site; USD 83,000 - 117,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare facility in Pennsylvania is seeking a Clinical Pharmacist to ensure the accuracy and appropriateness of medication orders. This PRN position emphasizes patient care and the maintenance of strong working relationships with pharmacy and hospital departments. Candidates should possess a Doctorate Degree and obtain a PA Pharmacist License within 4 months of hire. The role demands various analytical and interpersonal skills to enhance patient outcomes and collaboration within the healthcare team.

Qualifications

• Doctorate Degree or relevant education & experience may be considered.
• PA Pharmacist License required within 4 months of hire date.
• Board eligible for Pennsylvania licensure may be accepted.

Responsibilities

• Validate accuracy and appropriateness of medication orders.
• Compound medications and provide prescribed medications.
• Document clinical activities and maintain satisfactory relationships.
• Follows medication protocols, policies, and procedures.
• Documents clinical activities and outcomes.
• Maintains positive relationships with pharmacy leadership and staff.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Collaborative Skills

Computer Skills

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

Education

Doctorate Degree in Pharmacy

PA Pharmacist License

Board eligible for PA licensure may be accepted

Job description

PRN Position

Job Summary

Work Schedule:

• PRN Position

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.

Qualifications

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.