Clinical Staff Pharmacist

Jobtailor; Easton (Northampton County); On-site; USD 105,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

JobRx, Inc. is seeking a skilled Pharmacist in Easton, PA to provide quality pharmaceutical care by reviewing prescriptions and ensuring safe and effective medication therapy. The successful candidate will prepare and dispense medications, and provide essential counseling to patients and healthcare professionals.

The ideal candidate must hold a Doctorate or Bachelor's Degree in Pharmacy, be a Registered Pharmacist in Pennsylvania, and have the ability to operate effectively both independently and within a team. This position is onsite with day shifts available.

Qualifications

• Doctorate Pharmacy or Bachelor's Degree Pharmacy is required.
• Registered Pharmacist - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire is necessary.
• 2 years relevant pharmacist experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and dispenses medications for patients of all ages.
• Evaluates literature for clinical recommendations.
• Counsels healthcare professionals on drug usage.

Skills

Ability to work effectively in a team environment

Ability to make independent judgments under stressful situations

Knowledge of drug laws and regulations

Strong communication skills

Education

Doctorate Pharmacy

Bachelor's Degree Pharmacy

Tools

Pharmacy management software

Job description

Summary

Provides 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 Duties

• Prepares 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 Qualifications

• Doctorate Pharmacy or
• Bachelor's Degree Pharmacy
• Ability 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 Hire

Preferred Qualifications

• 2 years relevant pharmacist experience or
• 1 year PGY1 pharmacy residency
• Familiarity with common pharmacy technologies, both software and hardware.
• BCPS - Board Certified Pharmacotherapy Specialist - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire

Physical Demands

Lift 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.

Work Shift

Day Shift

Address

3780 Hecktown Rd

Primary Location

Lehigh Valley Hospital- Hecktown Oaks

Position Type

Onsite

Union

Not Applicable

Work Schedule

variable shifts