Clinical Staff Pharmacist - Pharmacy Outpatient

Pennstatehershey Diversity; Hershey (PA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Be Well program

Be Balanced benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Retirement & life insurance

Employee recognition program

Job summary

Penn State Health Milton Hershey Medical Center is seeking a Clinical Staff Pharmacist - Pharmacy Outpatient for PRN coverage in Hershey, PA. This role focuses on safe and effective drug therapy, dispensing accuracy, and collaboration with care teams.

Qualified candidates will have a B.S. or Pharm.D. in pharmacy and Pennsylvania licensure or eligibility, with strong communication and organizational skills. Hospital experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Must have B.S. or Pharm.D. in pharmacy and PA licensure or eligibility.
• Effective communicator with strong time management and conflict resolution skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safe, rational, and cost-effective drug therapy for patients.
• Verify accuracy of drug dispensing and evaluate physician orders.
• Monitor pharmacotherapy and communicate with providers about issues.
• Educate physicians, nurses, residents, students, and patients on pharmacotherapy.

Skills

Effective communicator

Time management

Conflict resolution

Education

B.S. or Pharm.D. in pharmacy

Job description

Penn State Health - Hershey Medical Center

Location: US:PA: Hershey

Work Type: PRN

FTE: 0.001

Shift: Day

Hours: 8.0

Recruiter Contact: Melissa Leota at [e-mail] (MAILTO://[e-mail])

SUMMARY OF POSITION

Responsible for assuring safe, rational, and cost effective drug therapy for patients within the Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center by assuring the accuracy of drug dispensing, physician order evaluation, monitoring of drug therapy, communicating with all providers involved in the care of patients with respect to pharmacotherapy issues, participating in assuring adherence to Medical Center drug use policy, and providing pharmacotherapy education and information for physicians, nurses, and residents, students, and patients.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• B.S. or Pharm.D. degree in pharmacy required.

• Current Pennsylvania Licensure or eligibility required.

• Must be an effective communicator and have excellent time management and conflict resolution skills.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Previous hospital pharmacy experience 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 MILTON HERSHEY MEDICAL CENTER

Penn State Hershey Medical Center is Central Pennsylvania’s only Academic Medical Center, Level 1 Regional Adult and Pediatric Trauma Center, and Tertiary Care Provider. As a four-time Magnet-designated hospital, Hershey Medical Center values the hard work and dedication that our employees exhibit every day. Through our core values of Respect, Integrity, Teamwork, and Excellence, our employees are a team committed to compassionate care for our diverse patient population, our community and each other. As a valued team member, we promote continued professional development, specialty certification, continuing education, and career growth.

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.

Union

Non Bargained

Position

Clinical Staff Pharmacist - Pharmacy Outpatient

Location

US:PA: Hershey | Pharmacy | PRN

Req ID

100110