Clinical Pharmacist PRN

Reading Hospital; Reading (Berks County); On-site; USD 83,000 - 96,000; Part time

Job summary

Reading Hospital in Reading, PA is seeking a Clinical Pharmacist for available PRN weekend shifts. You will validate orders, compound medications, and provide drug information to patients and staff.

The role emphasizes patient care, adherence to protocols, and collaborative work with pharmacy leadership and hospital departments. A PA Pharmacist License and pharmacy Doctorate or equivalent experience are required.

Qualifications

• Pharmacist Doctorate or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• PA Pharmacist License required.
• PRN availability with weekend shifts.

Responsibilities

• Validate accuracy and appropriateness of medication orders.
• Compound and dispense medications per standards and orders.
• Provide consultative drug information to internal and external stakeholders.
• Follow medication policies and document clinical activities.
• Maintain positive relationships with leadership and staff.
• Prioritize patient care as the central focus of the department.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Collaborative Skills

Computer Skills to include use and nav

Customer Service Skills

Detail Oriented

Excellent Communications Skills

Excellent Interpersonal Skills

Good Reasoning Skills

Multi Line Telephone Operational

Multitasking

Problem Solving Skills

Strong Team Player

Education

Doctorate Degree

Job description

Job Summary

Available PRN Pharmacist Opportunities:

• Per Diem: 4 Weekend Shifts in 6 Week Period; 2 Day Shifts/2 Evening Shifts

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.

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Qualifications

Education Requirements

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

Certification and Licensure

• 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

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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.