Clinical Staff Pharmacist

Lehigh Valley Health Network, Inc.; Bethlehem (Northampton County); On-site; USD 69,000 - 96,000; Part time

Job summary

Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN) is seeking a Part-Time Clinical Staff Pharmacist for the Muhlenberg area in Bethlehem, PA. The role supports quality pharmaceutical care and medication safety across infant to geriatric patients in a hospital setting.

The position requires a Doctorate of Pharmacy or a Bachelor’s in Pharmacy with licensure in Pennsylvania. Preferred candidates have PGY1 residency or 2 years of pharmacist experience, and familiarity with pharmacy technologies.

Qualifications

• Pharmacy doctorate or professional degree required.
• Ability to accurately dispense and monitor medications.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Ability to make independent judgments under stressful situations.
• Knowledge of laws, regulations, and accreditation standards for drug distribution and security.
• Registered Pharmacist in Pennsylvania upon hire.
• Preferred: 2 years of pharmacist experience or 1 year PGY1 residency; BCPS upon hire.
• Familiarity with common pharmacy technologies, software and hardware.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and dispenses medications for patients across all ages.
• Evaluates literature to optimize drug therapy decisions.
• Ensures cost-effective and safe medication use.
• Performs clinical medication surveillance and documents interventions.
• Coordinates activities of pharmacy technicians in preparation and delivery of medications.
• Counsels on medications and provides drug information to healthcare professionals and patients.

Skills

Teamwork

Independent judgment

Regulatory knowledge

Communication

Education

Doctorate Pharmacy

Bachelor's Degree Pharmacy

Tools

Pharmacy tech systems

Job description

Part-TimeDay ShiftDepartmentLVPS Muhlenberg - MuhlShift DetailsDay Shift, Rotating schedule M-F 8am-6pm; Sat 9am-3pmJob IDwd-JR143012PostedOctober 23, 2026Clinical Staff PharmacistJoin a team that delivers excellence.Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN) is home to nearly 23,000 colleagues who make up our talented, vibrant and diverse workforce.Join our team and experience firsthand what it's like to be part of a healthcare organization that's nationally recognized, forward-thinking and offers plenty of opportunity to do great work.Imagine a career at one of the nation's most advanced health networks.Be part of an exceptional health care experience. Join the inspired, passionate team at Lehigh Valley Health Network, a nationally recognized, forward-thinking organization offering plenty of opportunity to do great work.LVHN has been ranked among the \"Best Hospitals\" by U.S. News & World Report for 23 consecutive years. We're a Magnet(tm) Hospital, having been honored five times with the American Nurses Credentialing Center's prestigious distinction for nursing excellence and quality patient outcomes in our Lehigh Valley region. Finally, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Cedar Crest, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Muhlenberg, Lehigh Valley Hospital- Hazleton, and Lehigh Valley Hospital - Pocono each received an 'A' grade on the Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group in 2020, the highest grade in patient safety. These recognitions highlight LVHN's commitment to teamwork, compassion, and technology with an unrelenting focus on delivering the best health care possible every day.Whether you're considering your next career move or your first, you should consider Lehigh Valley Health Network.SummaryProvides quality pharmaceutical care, and fills/dispenses medications in accordance with the latest pharmacy standard practices. Reviews prescriptions and medication orders for appropriateness and compatibility with current therapy, disease states, drug allergies, adverse drug effects, duplication of therapy and compliance to ensure patients' medication therapy is safe, effective, timely, and free from drug-related problems. Communicates with all healthcare professionals and patients concerning medical care to ensure safety and effectiveness. Provides direction to technical staff and participates in performance enhancement initiatives.Job DutiesPrepares and dispenses medications for infant, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients.Evaluates evidence-based literature to offer appropriate clinical recommendations in order to optimize drug selection and individualization of therapy.Ensures and executes policies and procedures that ensure appropriate, cost-effective, and safe medication use.Performs clinical medication surveillance, documents interventions, reports adverse drug reactions and medication errors.Coordinates the activities of pharmacy technicians engaged in the preparation, labeling, and delivery of medications and other pharmaceutical supplies.Counsels/Provides drug information pertaining to medications, drug usage, and compatibility to physicians, nurses, other healthcare professionals, and patients in accordance with OBRA or other regulatory standards.Weighs, measures, and prepares sterile and non-sterile medication products utilizing appropriate tools and equipment.Acts as a resource or consultant to other healthcare professionals regarding appropriateness, availability, cost, and/or alternativeness to therapies.Minimum QualificationsDoctorate Pharmacy orBachelor’s Degree PharmacyAbility to accurately dispense and monitor medications.Ability to work effectively in a team environment.Ability to make independent judgments under stressful situations at times.Knowledge of laws, regulations, and accreditation standards related to the distribution and control of scheduled and non-scheduled drugs and pharmacy security.RP - Registered Pharmacist - State of Pennsylvania Upon HirePreferred Qualifications2 years relevant pharmacist experience or1 year PGY1 pharmacy residencyFamiliarity with common pharmacy technologies, both software and hardware.BCPS - Board Certified Pharmacotherapy Specialist - Board of Pharmacy Specialties Upon HirePhysical DemandsLift and carry 25 lbs. frequent sitting/standing, frequent keyboard use, *patient care providers may be required to perform activities specific to their role including kneeling, bending, squatting and performing CPR.Job Description Disclaimer: This position description provides the major duties/responsibilities, requirements and working conditions for the position. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current position, however management reserves the right to revise or change as necessary to meet organizational needs. Other responsibilities may be assigned when circumstances require.Lehigh Valley Health Network is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with, and where applicable, in addition to federal, state and local employment regulations, Lehigh Valley Health Network will provide employment opportunities to all persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or other such protected classes as may be defined by law. All personnel actions and programs will adhere to this policy. Personnel actions and programs include, but are not limited to recruitment, selection, hiring, transfers, promotions, terminations, compensation, benefits, educational programs and/or social activities.https://youtu.be/GD67a9hIXUYLehigh Valley Health Network does not accept unsolicited agency resumes. Agencies should not forward resumes to our job aliases, our employees or any other organization location. Lehigh Valley Health Network is not responsible for any agency fees related to unsolicited resumes..LocationLehigh Valley Hospital- Muhlenberg2545 Schoenersville Rd, 18017-7326, Bethlehem, United States (Map)