Lead Pharmacist--Specialty Pharmacy--full time, evenings

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

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive compensation program

Prepaid tuition assistance

Health and wellness benefits

Job summary

Penn Medicine, University of Pennsylvania Health System is seeking a Lead Pharmacist to manage day-to-day operations in their Central Fill Specialty Pharmacy. This full-time position operates during the evening shift from 4:00 PM to 12:30 AM.

The successful candidate will oversee staffing, performance improvement, inventory management, and compliance with regulations while ensuring exceptional customer service. A Bachelor's degree in pharmacy and an active Pennsylvania Pharmacist License are required.

Qualifications

• Active Pennsylvania Pharmacist License is required.
• Must have hospital pharmacy experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily pharmacy workflow and staff performance.
• Resolve operational issues and communicate with management.
• Supervise purchasing and inventory processes.
• Participate in computer testing and staff training.

Skills

Staff management

Operational issue resolution

Inventory management

Customer service

Education

Bachelor’s degree in pharmacy or PharmD

At least two years of hospital pharmacy experience

Job description

Overview

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.

HUP’s Central Fill Specialty Pharmacy is looking for a Lead Pharmacist to work full time, evening shift (4:00 pm–12:30 am).

Summary

• The Lead Pharmacist shall be responsible for day‑to‑day management of the assigned area, including staffing, scheduling, personnel management, staff performance improvement, inventory management, customer service, analyzing and recommending improvements to pharmacy operations, and coordination of the assigned area of pharmacy services.
• While observing and managing the daily operations of assigned pharmacy services, the Lead Pharmacist will ensure compliance with all policy, procedures and regulatory agency requirements.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and supervise daily pharmacy workflow for assigned area throughout the shift, ensuring all assigned work is completed or transitioned appropriately to the next shift.
• Resolve staff and operational issues, and communicate to upper level management as needed.
• Manage technology issues and appropriately escalate as needed.
• Manage staff coverage and attendance, ensuring appropriate coverage by contacting appropriate staff for replacements, effectively redistributing tasks and discussing with the designated manager as necessary.
• Establish daily goals for the designated team to ensure performance expectations are accomplished in a timely manner. Address staff performance when necessary and document staff performance to assist with performance evaluations.
• Manage purchasing and inventory issues including loaning/borrowing medications, managing blood factor product consignment, receipt of controlled drug orders and emergency deliveries, and document and communicate appropriately.
• Review, evaluate, and approve or deny non‑formulary requests when Drug Information services are unavailable.
• Access outpatient pharmacy after‑hours as needed.
• Complete shift sign‑out with a concise listing that includes but is not limited to the following categories: loaned and borrowed medications, sick calls, schedule changes, production, non‑formulary approvals/rejections.
• Participate in PennChart Integrated Computer testing when necessary.
• Conduct nursing orientation sessions as needed.
• Maintain competency as a clinical pharmacist and can function in multiple areas of the department.

Credentials

• Active Pennsylvania Pharmacist License (required).

Education or Equivalent Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in pharmacy or PharmD (required).
• At least two years of hospital pharmacy experience (required).

Benefits

Penn Medicine offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits program that includes one of the finest prepaid tuition assistance programs in the region. Employees can access a wide range of health and wellness benefits designed to help them stay healthy.

Equal Opportunity Employment

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.