Clinical Staff Pharmacist - Pharmacy

Penn State Health; Reading (Berks County); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Be Well with Employee Wellness

Be Balanced with Paid Time Off

Be Secured with Retirement

Be Rewarded with Tuition Reimbursement

Be Supported by HR and Learning

Job summary

Penn State Health St. Joseph Medical Center in Reading, PA is seeking a Staff Pharmacist to oversee the proper storage and distribution of medications, maintain records, and provide drug information.

The role includes supervisory duties, participation in pharmacy services, and on-call responsibilities. Minimum qualifications include a BS in Pharmacy and an active state license; hospital experience and BLS are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Pharmacy required.
• Current State Registered Pharmacist license required.

Responsibilities

• Proper storage and distribution of drugs and medicinal agents; maintenance of records; provide drug information within professional judgment.
• Supervisory, administrative, technical and judgmental responsibilities to ensure appropriate patient medication regimens.
• Participation in drug utilization review activities; on-call responsibilities.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy

Job description

Invest in Your Future and Theirs:

Beginning January 1, 2027, eligible full-time Penn State Health employees receive a 50% Penn State tuition discount for themselves and eligible dependents, including a spouse and children. The discount applies at Penn State University Park, Commonwealth Campuses, World Campus, and Penn College of Technology.

$10,000 SIGN-ON BONUS - eligible to those that qualify

Penn State Health - St. Joseph Medical Center

Location: US:PA: Reading

Work Type: Full Time

FTE: 1.00

Shift: Varied

Hours: 7 on/7 off - day/evening shift

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 QUALIFICATION(S):

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

PREFERRED QUALIFICATION(S):

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

WHY PENN STATE HEALTH?

Penn State Health offers exceptional opportunities to learn and grow, exposure to a wide patient population, and the ability to provide individualized, innovative, and specialized care to patients in the community.

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.

WHY PENN STATE HEALTH ST. JOSEPH MEDICAL CENTER?

St. Joseph Medical Center first opened its doors in 1873, over 150 years ago. The new 204-bed state-of-the-art hospital, located on Bernville Road, opened in 2006 and in 2015 became the first hospital to join the Penn State Health organization; Penn State Health St. Joseph Medical Center. Penn State Health St. Joseph Medical Center is dedicated to the health, education, and wellness of the community. Our approach to health care is bigger than all of us. It calls us to learn, share, and lift each other up while achieving our goals. With pride in who we are, where we work, and what we do, we are changing lives every day together. We do this by putting our patients first and by living our core values as we serve our community.

YOU TAKE CARE OF THEM. WE'LL TAKE CARE OF YOU. State-of-the-art equipment, endless learning, and a culture of excellence - that's Penn State Health. But what makes our healthcare award-winning? That's all you.

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.