Clinical Staff Pharmacist - Ambulatory Pharmacy

Penn State Health; Reading (Berks County); On-site; USD 68,880 - 103,320; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental coverage

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness programs

Job summary

Penn State Health is seeking a Staff Pharmacist for St. Joseph Medical Center in Reading, PA. This role entails ensuring proper storage and distribution of medications, maintaining records, and providing essential drug information. Responsibilities include supervising pharmacy activities and participating in teaching programs.

The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy and possess a current State Registered Pharmacist license. The position offers various shifts with an appealing benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision coverage without a waiting period.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Pharmacy from an accredited college of pharmacy required.
• Current State Registered Pharmacist license required.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the proper storage and distribution of drugs.
• Maintain proper records and provide drug information.
• Participate in patient and staff teaching programs.

Skills

Pharmacy knowledge

Clinical pharmacy skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor of Science degree in Pharmacy

Job description

Penn State Health - St. Joseph Medical Center

Location: US:PA: Reading
Work Type: PRN
FTE: 0.001
Shift: Varied
Evening Shift Differential: $2.00/hour
Night Shift Differential: $2.50/hour
Hours: Varied
Recruiter Contact: Trevor Smith at [e-mail]

Summary of Position

A Staff Pharmacist is responsible for the proper storage and distribution of drugs and medicinal agents to the ultimate user; maintenance of proper records; and relating of drug information within the limits of professional judgment. Staff Pharmacists have supervisory, administrative, technical and judgmental responsibility for assuring the appropriateness of patient medication regimens. This responsibility includes acquisition and preparation, and/or sterilization of medication forms as well as their distribution, control, inspection, storage, labeling and records maintenance. Staff Pharmacists are also responsible for using research, interpretive, and writing skills to provide accurate and timely responses to drug information and consultation problems; assisting in the planning, organization, implementation, monitoring and enforcement of Pharmacy Services policies; participation in patient, student and staff teaching programs; participating in drug utilization review activities; performing clinical pharmacy services as needed; and accepting on-call responsibilities.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Pharmacy from an accredited college of pharmacy required.
• Current State Registered Pharmacist license required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous hospital pharmacy experience preferred.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification preferred.

Benefits

Penn State Health offers an exceptional benefits package including medical, dental and vision with no waiting period as well as a Total Rewards Program that highlights a few of the many additional offerings below:

• Be Well with Employee Wellness Programs, and Fitness Discounts (University Fitness Center, Peloton).
• Be Balanced with Generous Paid Time Off, Personal Time, and Paid Parental Leave.
• Be Secured with Retirement, Extended Illness Bank, Life Insurance, and Identity Theft Protection.
• Be Rewarded with Competitive Pay, Tuition Reimbursement, and PAWS UP employee recognition program.
• Be Supported by the HR Solution Center, Learning and Organizational Development and Virtual Benefits Orientation, Employee Exclusive Concierge Service for scheduling.

This job posting is a general outline of duties performed and is not to be misconstrued as encompassing all duties performed within the position. Eligibility for shift differential pay based on the terms outlined in company policy or union contract. All individuals (including current employees) selected for a position will undergo a background check appropriate for the position's responsibilities.

Penn State Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any protected class including disability or veteran status. Penn State Health's policies and objectives are in direct compliance with all federal and state constitutional provisions, laws, regulations, guidelines, and executive orders that prohibit or outlaw discrimination.