Clinical Pharmacist, Specialty Central Fill- -full-time, days--76th St.

Penn Medicine, University of Pennsylvania Health System; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Clinical Pharmacist to join its Specialty Central Fill team in Philadelphia. This full-time role involves working closely with healthcare professionals to ensure accurate medication dispensing and patient safety. Responsibilities include reviewing medication orders, counseling patients, and supervising pharmacy staff. The organization is committed to providing comprehensive benefits and fostering a mission-driven workforce. If you are passionate about patient care and thrive in a collaborative environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Tuition Assistance

Comprehensive Benefits

Engaged Workforce Environment

Qualifications

• PA Pharmacist license is required.
• Bachelor's or PharmD from an accredited institution is essential.

Responsibilities

• Review and clarify medication orders for accuracy.
• Counsel patients on medication therapies and interactions.
• Supervise pharmacy technicians and ensure compliance.

Skills

Medication Order Review

Patient Counseling

Drug Utilization Evaluation

Pharmacy Operations

Communication with Physicians

Education

Bachelor's of Science in Pharmacy

PharmD

Job description

Clinical Pharmacist, Specialty Central Fill - Full-time, Days - 76th St.

Join Penn Medicine, University of Pennsylvania Health System, as a Clinical Pharmacist, Specialty Central Fill - Full-time, Days - 76th St.

Position Overview

We are seeking a full-time Ambulatory/Retail Clinical Pharmacist at our specialty central fill location on 76th Street in Philadelphia near the airport. The pharmacist will work onsite with the Specialty Central Fill Operations team to fill, verify, and package medication orders, assist with medication deliveries, resolve insurance issues, and support technicians with daily tasks.

Responsibilities

1. Review physician medication orders for accuracy, including allergies, dosages, and interactions.
2. Clarify ambiguous or erroneous orders through direct communication with physicians.
3. Inform physicians of nonformulary and restricted items, suggesting alternatives.
4. Cover all pharmacy areas including inpatient, outpatient, mobile carts, IV admixtures, hyperalimentation, and chemotherapy.
5. Participate in drug utilization evaluations, quality assurance, clinical interventions, interdisciplinary rounds, and medication therapy monitoring.
6. Counsel patients on medication therapies and food/drug interactions.
7. Provide drug information to hospital staff.
8. Supervise pharmacy technicians and students, ensuring accuracy.
9. Maintain current knowledge of policies, procedures, and legal requirements.
10. Ensure licensure and continuing education requirements are met.
11. Adhere to safety, accreditation, and regulatory standards.
12. Perform other duties as assigned to support the department and organization.

Qualifications

• PA Pharmacist license (Required)
• Bachelor's of Science in Pharmacy or PharmD from an accredited school (Required)

Additional Information

We are committed to providing the best care for our patients and employees. We offer comprehensive benefits, including tuition assistance, and foster an engaged, mission-driven workforce. Penn Medicine is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer.