Critical Care Pharmacy Specialist - Pharmacy

Penn State Health; Reading (Berks County); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

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Job summary

Penn State Health St. Joseph Medical Center in Reading, PA, is seeking an Emergency Medicine/Critical Care Pharmacist to join our multidisciplinary teams in high-acuity settings. You will support adult and pediatric patients, participate in resuscitations, and contribute to antimicrobial stewardship and sedation protocols.

A PGY-2 CC residency with BCCCP is required within one year of hire. Sign-on bonus of $10,000 for eligible candidates and tuition discount benefits starting January 1, 2027.

Qualifications

• Doctorate degree Pharm D or equivalent.
• Licensed or eligible to practice pharmacy in Pennsylvania.
• A PGY-2 Critical Care residency with BCCCP required within one year of hire.
• A PGY-1 General Practice residency + 3 years of relevant experience with BCCCP required within one year.
• Six years of relevant experience with BCCCP required within one year.

Responsibilities

• Provide bedside medication preparation and dispensing during resuscitations in the ED.
• Collaborate with ICU and emergency teams to optimize pharmacotherapy.
• Participate in stroke alerts, cardiac arrests, and trauma resuscitations with evidence-based drug recommendations.
• Attend daily bedside rounds in ICUs and contribute to sedation, antimicrobial stewardship, and renal dosing decisions.

Skills

Critical care pharmacotherapy

ICU rounding participation

Pharmacist license eligibility PA

Education

Pharm D

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: Days with Rotations

SUMMARY OF POSITION

Emergency Medicine/Critical Care Medicine clinical pharmacists are integral members of the interdisciplinary care teams in high-acuity settings, where rapid decision-making and expert pharmacologic support are essential. These pharmacists work closely with both ICU and emergency medicine teams in fast-paced, unpredictable environments managing complex medication regimens.

In the Emergency Department, pharmacists are responsible for both adult and pediatric patients and are embedded in frontline care, playing a crucial role where expectations include both clinical and operational responsibilities. These include participating in stroke alerts, cardiac arrests, and adult and pediatric trauma resuscitations where they provide immediate, evidence-based recommendations for drug selection, dosing, and administration across all age groups. They also provide hands on medication preparation and dispensing at the bedside for resuscitation events.

In the adult ICUs, pharmacists manage intricate pharmacotherapy for our sickest patients across the medical, neuro, heart and vascular, and surgical intensive care units. They attend daily bedside rounds with teams of intensivists, advanced practice providers, resident physicians, medical students, and nursing staff where they provide evidence based medical recommendations to optimize care of our sickest patients. They are key contributors to sedation and analgesia protocols, antimicrobial stewardship, renal dose adjustments, and therapeutic drug monitoring. ICU pharmacists also play a critical role in code response and provide consultative support to residents and providers during off-hours.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION(S):

• Doctorate degree Pharm D
• Must be licensed or eligible for licensure to practice pharmacy in the state of Pennsylvania.
• A PGY-2 Critical Care residency with BCCCP required within one (1) year of hiring
• A PGY-1 general practice residency + three(3) years of relevant experience and BCCCP required within one (1) year of hiring
• Six (6) years of relevant experience and BCCCP required within one (1) year of hiring

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.