Lead Pharmacist - Infusion - York Memorial

UPMC; York (York County); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in York seeks a dedicated Pharmacist to ensure optimal drug therapy and patient outcomes. The role involves collaborating with healthcare teams, maintaining drug inventory, and participating in quality improvement initiatives. Candidates can expect a sign-on bonus based on experience.

Benefits

Sign-on Bonus

Qualifications

• Maintains professional competency through continuing education.
• Supervises daily activities and assists in training pharmacy technicians.

Responsibilities

• Ensure timely provision of cost-effective drug therapy.
• Participate in departmental quality improvement programs.
• Provide accurate drug information to healthcare practitioners.

Skills

Patient Care

Drug Therapy

Education

Job description

Job Opportunity: Pharmacist

Eligible candidates will be offered a sign-on bonus of up to $10,000 based on their years of experience!

Ensure the timely provision of cost-effective drug therapy contributing to optimal patient outcomes, provide educational support for healthcare practitioners, and support drug-related research.

Responsibilities:

1. Serve as an active team member, making positive contributions to patient care outcomes and department goals.
2. Demonstrate required attendance and punctuality as scheduled.
3. Implement Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee policies, including drug usage evaluation, formulary restrictions, adverse drug reaction reporting, and therapeutic and generic substitutions.
4. Participate in the departmental quality improvement program to continually enhance pharmaceutical care, as reflected by operational and patient care indicators.
5. Maintain professional competency through continuing education and staff development programs; provide formal and informal in-service education activities.
6. Ensure adequate inventory of drugs and supplies; assist in procurement following established procedures.
7. Audit and maintain accurate records for controlled substances, ensuring compliance with regulations.
8. Support drug-related research by assisting in procurement, accountability, storage, preparation, and distribution of study drugs; design and coordinate research as appropriate.
9. Participate in education and training of healthcare practitioners, including physicians, nurses, pharmacists, residents, and students.
10. Provide accurate drug information to physicians, nurses, patients, and other personnel.
11. Supervise daily activities and assist in training pharmacy technicians and interns.
12. Ensure proper dispensing of drugs to the correct patient at the right time, using proper techniques.
13. Use computer skills to process medication orders and maintain patient information.
14. Evaluate medication orders for appropriateness, considering patient-specific factors; consult prescribers as needed.
15. Complete staff competencies and perform duties of staff pharmacist.
16. Participate in meetings to facilitate service improvements.
17. Maintain collaborative relationships with healthcare team members and handle patient care issues.
18. Assist with developing quality improvement and cost-reduction initiatives.
19. Work collaboratively to evaluate workflow and implement service ideas.
20. Develop workflow guidelines, policies, and procedures to maximize productivity.
21. Direct and schedule personnel, authorize overtime, and mentor staff.
22. Coordinate daily activities of pharmacy staff and demonstrate a service-oriented approach.
23. Ensure proper drug dispensing, verify NDC numbers, and supervise staff activities.
24. Participate in education and training of healthcare practitioners and students.
25. Maintain departmental financial accountability and handle third-party rejects promptly.