Clinical Staff Pharmacist

1017 Lehigh Valley Hospital - Hazleton; Hazleton (Luzerne County); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN) in Hazleton is seeking a Pharmacist to provide quality pharmaceutical care and dispense medications according to current standards. You will review prescriptions, ensure safety and effectiveness, and communicate with healthcare professionals to optimize patient therapy.

The role supports infant through geriatric patients, supervising technicians and ensuring policy compliance.

Qualifications

• PharmD or B.Pharm degree required.
• PA Pharmacist license (RP) required.
• Ability to work in a team and handle stress.
• Knowledge of laws/regulations and accreditation standards related to drug distribution and control.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and dispense medications for all ages.
• Evaluate literature to optimize therapy and drug choices.
• Ensure safe, cost-effective, and appropriate medication use.
• Coordinate activities of pharmacy technicians and provide drug information to clinicians and patients.
• Weigh and prepare sterile and non-sterile medications using appropriate tools.

Skills

Licensed PA Pharmacist

Team player

Independent judgment under stress

Knowledge of drug laws & safety

Education

PharmD or B.Pharm

Tools

Pharmacy software

Pharmacy hardware

Job description

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.

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

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 - Board of Pharmacy Specialties 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

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.

Work Shift: Day Shift

Address: 700 E Broad St

Primary Location: Lehigh Valley Hospital- Hazleton

Position Type: Onsite

Union: Not Applicable

Work Schedule: Day and evening shift with weekend and holiday rotation

Department: 1017-00079 Pharmacy

Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN) is the region’s largest employer and health care provider of choice. Our nearly 20,000 health care professionals take pride in what they do and are driven by our mission to heal, comfort and care for the people of our community.

LVHN is honored to be certified as a Great Place to Work®. LVHN’s culture of trust – and the positive things colleagues said about working at LVHN when surveyed by Great Place to Work and Fortune – align perfectly with what makes a great workplace. This designation tells you that LVHN is a great place to work from hire to retire. If you are someone who aligns with LVHN’s core values – Compassion, Integrity, Collaboration and Excellence – you will have a rewarding and successful career here.