Inpatient Clinical Pharmacist, Central Operations--part-time, day/evening rotation--HUP

Penn Medicine; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 55,104 - 82,656; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive compensation

Prepaid tuition assistance

Job summary

A leading academic medical center in Philadelphia is seeking a part-time Inpatient Clinical Pharmacist. This role requires providing pharmacy services across various hospital areas, supervising technician staff, and making clinical decisions. Candidates must hold a current Pennsylvania pharmacist license and have a relevant degree. Benefits include a strong prepaid tuition assistance program.

Qualifications

• Current pharmacist license in Pennsylvania required.
• Successful completion of a PGY1 Pharmacy Residency or 2+ years as a licensed pharmacist preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide pharmacy services across multiple areas of the hospital.
• Design, recommend, verify, monitor and document patient-specific pharmacotherapy.
• Adhere to medication-use policies and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Pharmacotherapy

Medication dispensing

Drug information retrieval

Clinical decision making

Education

Bachelor of Science Degree or Doctor of Pharmacy Degree

Job description

Inpatient Clinical Pharmacist, Central Operations – part‑time, day/evening rotation – HUP

Penn Medicine, University of Pennsylvania Health System

Penn Medicine is dedicated to our tripartite mission of providing the highest level of care to patients, conducting innovative research, and educating future leaders in the field of medicine. Working for this leading academic medical center means collaboration with top clinical, technical and business professionals across all disciplines.

We are seeking a part‑time, day/evening rotation Inpatient Clinical Pharmacist for the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania (HUP). The position requires coverage of every weekend and one shift every other week (FTE=0.5, benefits eligible).

Summary

• Provide pharmacy services across multiple areas of the hospital.
• Supervise and direct technician staff during check times.
• Make sound clinical and operational decisions independently when necessary.

Responsibilities

• Design, recommend, verify, monitor, evaluate, and document patient‑specific pharmacotherapy.
• Prepare and dispense medications using appropriate techniques.
• Respond promptly to drug information requests from health‑care providers and patients.
• Ensure continuity of pharmaceutical care across acute and ambulatory settings.
• Participate in the assessment, management, and reporting of adverse drug events.
• Assist in medical emergencies and rapid response activities.
• Adhere to medication‑use policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Manage time effectively to meet practice responsibilities and compliance with accreditation and safety standards.

Credentials

• Current pharmacist license in the state of Pennsylvania (required).

Education / Experience

• Bachelor of Science Degree or Doctor of Pharmacy Degree from an accredited College of Pharmacy (required).
• Successful completion of a PGY1 Pharmacy Residency or 2+ years as a licensed pharmacist in an inpatient hospital setting (preferred).

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits program, including a strong prepaid tuition assistance program. Additional benefits details are provided upon interview.

Equal Opportunity Statement

We are an Equal Opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, familial status, genetic information, domestic or sexual violence victim status, citizenship status, military status, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable law.