Clinical Pharmacist, Specialty Central Fill (triage)--full-time, evenings (hybrid)--76th St

Penn Medicine; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 181,000; Full time

Job summary

Penn Medicine is seeking a full-time Clinical Pharmacist for the Specialty Central Fill department to provide medication management and oversee pharmacy operations. The role requires collaboration with clinical teams and ensuring the quality of patient outcomes through effective medication therapy. Candidates should have a relevant degree and experience in a hospital setting, along with a Pennsylvania license.

Benefits

Prepaid tuition assistance programs

Comprehensive compensation and benefits

Engagement in innovative research

Qualifications

• 3+ years of prior hospital pharmacy experience or PharmD required.
• Current licensure in the state of Pennsylvania is mandatory.
• Maintains knowledge of policies and participates in ongoing education.

Responsibilities

• Reviews and interprets physician medication orders for accuracy.
• Counsels patients on medication therapies and interactions.
• Oversees pharmacy technicians and monitors medication management.

Skills

Medication Management

Drug Interactions

Patient Counseling

Clinical Intervention

Team Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Pharmacy

PharmD from an accredited college of pharmacy

Job description

Clinical Pharmacist, Specialty Central Fill (triage)--full-time, evenings (hybrid)--76th St

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Description

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.

Description

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?

Penn Medicine is seeking a full-time, evening shift, Clinical Pharmacist, Triage in our Specialty Central Fill closed door pharmacy on 76th Street by the Philadelphia airport. This pharmacist will work with the Phone Triage team to handle incoming calls to the pharmacy. Staff will assist our patients with medication deliveries, troubleshoot issues and notify appropriate clinical teams as appropriate. In addition, staff will assist the pharmacy with claims processing and adjudication.

Shift:

12 noon-8:30pm, hybrid

Summary:

Provides comprehensive, quality medication management for patients of Penn Medicine through application of pharmacy practice standards. Reviews physician orders and dispenses medications and pharmaceutical preparations to inpatient and outpatient areas of the hospital. Maintains accurate patient profiles and monitors and helps manage drug therapies in order to achieve positive patient outcomes. Oversees pharmacy technicians and students and ensures accuracy of their work prior to dispensing. Adheres to Pharmacy Policies and Procedures and organizational goals and objectives.

Responsibilities:

• Reviews computerized, written and telephone physician medication orders accurately. Interprets and checks for drug allergies, correct dosages, drug interactions, polypharmacy, etc. Corrects and/or clarifies any ambiguous, incomplete, or erroneous orders by direct communication with the physician. Informs physician of nonformulary and restricted items as they are ordered and recommends appropriate substitution.
• Demonstrates the ability to cover all areas of the pharmacy, including inpatient, outpatient, mobile pharmacy carts, IV admixtures, hyperalimentation, and chemotherapy.
• Responsible for participation in all drug utilization evaluations and quality assurance monitors, performing clinical interventions, participating in interdisciplinary rounds, and monitoring patient medication therapies.
• Responsible for counseling patients on their medication therapies and food/drug interactions. Effectively provides drug information to physicians, nurses, and other hospital personnel.
• Assists in the supervision of pharmacy technicians and students. Ensures the accuracy of their work prior to dispensing.
• Maintains current knowledge of all policies and procedures by participation in staff meetings, reading internal communications, etc.
• Responsible for maintaining a current State of Pennsylvania licensure and for obtaining the necessary continuing education credits. Maintains a current knowledge of all advancements related to pharmacy practice through readings, hospital sponsored programs, off-premises programs, etc.
• Complies in all activities with accreditation, legal, regulatory, and safety requirements for a specific practice setting.
• Performs duties in accordance with Penn Medicine and entity values, polices, and procedures
• Other duties as assigned to support the unit, department, entity, and health system organization
  
  

Qualifications/Education/Licensure:

• Bachelor's Degree Science in Pharmacy And 3+ years Prior hospital pharmacy experience OR PharmD from an accredited college of pharmacy and prior hospital experience (required)
• Current licensure in the state of PA (required)
  
  

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.

Live Your Life's Work

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.

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