Inpatient Pharmacist — Patient-Centric Medication Management

Penn Medicine, University of Pennsylvania Health System; West Chester (Chester County); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Penn Medicine is seeking a pharmacist to provide comprehensive medication management across inpatient and outpatient areas, reviewing orders, dispensing medications, and maintaining accurate patient profiles.

The role includes supervising pharmacy technicians and students, coordinating with physicians and nurses, and maintaining licensure and continuing education to meet regulatory standards.

Penn Medicine emphasizes patient care, research, and education within a leading academic medical center.

Qualifications

• Pharmacist license and credentials required.
• PA license required.
• Bachelor of Arts or Science degree required.
• Minimum 1 year hospital pharmacy experience.

Responsibilities

• Review computerized, written, and telephone physician medication orders accurately.
• Interpret orders for allergies, dosages, interactions; clarify with physicians as needed.
• Cover all areas of pharmacy (inpatient, outpatient, IV, chemotherapy).
• Participate in drug utilization evaluations and quality assurance activities.
• Counsel patients on medications and drug interactions; provide information to staff.

Skills

Pharmacy practice standards

Education

Bachelor of Arts or Science

Hospital experience 1+ year

Job description

Penn Medicine is seeking a pharmacist to provide comprehensive medication management across inpatient and outpatient areas, reviewing orders, dispensing medications, and maintaining accurate patient profiles.

The role includes supervising pharmacy technicians and students, coordinating with physicians and nurses, and maintaining licensure and continuing education to meet regulatory standards.

Penn Medicine emphasizes patient care, research, and education within a leading academic medical center.