Hospital Pharmacist Specialist - Night Shift Leader

St. Luke's University Health Network; Bethlehem (Northampton County); On-site; USD 105,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Luke's University Health Network seeks a Pharmacist for night shift responsible for interpreting physician orders, monitoring interactions, preparing medications and parenteral solutions, and dispensing them in a hospital setting.

Oversees technicians to ensure accuracy, efficiency and competency within regulatory guidelines. The role involves communication with physicians, participation in medication therapy discussions, and leadership in drug information resources and staff education.

Qualifications

• Must be licensed pharmacist in Pennsylvania or have boards pending licensure accepted.
• Hospital pharmacy experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Dispenses and supervises the filling of prescriptions.
• Assures accurate profiling, preparation and dispensing of new medication orders for inpatients.
• Exercises independent judgment in emergency situations.
• Prepares and supervises parenteral admixtures and sterile products as requested.
• Directs pharmacy technicians, interns and volunteers to ensure accuracy and compliance with procedures and regulations.
• Confer with individuals concerning questions or problems.
• Establishes good rapport and cooperative working relationships.
• Serves as a resource for drug information and conducts in-service programs.
• Performs clinical activities and participates in departmental meetings.
• Completes IV/Admixtures Lab and departmental competencies.

Education

B.S. Pharmacy or Pham.D. (5 or 6 years depending on state where graduated)

Job description

St. Luke's University Health Network seeks a Pharmacist for night shift responsible for interpreting physician orders, monitoring interactions, preparing medications and parenteral solutions, and dispensing them in a hospital setting.

Oversees technicians to ensure accuracy, efficiency and competency within regulatory guidelines. The role involves communication with physicians, participation in medication therapy discussions, and leadership in drug information resources and staff education.