Clinical Staff Pharmacist

1017 Lehigh Valley Hospital - Hazleton; United States; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Lehigh Valley Health Network's Lehigh Valley Hospital–Hazleton seeks a skilled pharmacist to join our patient‑centered care team. You will dispense medications, review orders, and collaborate with physicians, nurses, and technicians to ensure safe, effective therapy across all ages in a busy hospital setting.

The ideal candidate holds a Pharm.D. (or equivalent) and PA licensure, with strong knowledge of regulatory requirements and medication safety.

Qualifications

• Pharm.D. or B.Pharm required.
• Ability to accurately dispense and monitor medications.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Knowledge of laws and standards for drug distribution and security.
• PA RP - Registered Pharmacist upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and dispenses medications for all age groups.
• Evaluates literature to optimize therapy decisions.
• Ensures safe, cost-effective medication use and documents interventions.
• Coordinates activities of pharmacy technicians and supports pharmacists.
• Counsels on medications and provides drug information to staff and patients.

Skills

Pharmacist license

Team collaboration

Clinical dispensing

Regulatory compliance

Regulatory knowledge PA

Education

Pharm.D. or B.Pharm

PA Pharmacist license

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 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. 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.

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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 w/ weekend and holiday rotation

Department: 1017-00079 Pharmacy

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