Pharmacist

Lifepoint Health®; Johnstown (Cambria County); On-site; USD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Comprehensive benefits

PTO and disability coverage

401(k) retirement plan with company; .

Job summary

Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center, part of Lifepoint Health, is seeking a Pharmacist in Johnstown, PA. The role emphasizes clinical pharmacy services, medication safety, and collaboration with medical staff to optimize patient care.

Applicants should hold a Doctorate or B.S. in Pharmacy, be licensed in Pennsylvania, and be prepared to supervise pharmacy staff while ensuring regulatory compliance and efficient medication distribution.

Qualifications

• Pharmacy degree required (B.S. in Pharmacy or PharmD) or foreign graduate equivalent.
• Licensed as a pharmacist in Pennsylvania.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical pharmacy information to attending and resident medical staff, Nursing Service, and other clinical departments.
• Supervise and direct activities of pharmacy technicians, students, and support staff.
• Assist with department plans and projects, including distributive or clinical pharmacy processes.
• Review pharmacotherapy for appropriateness and effectiveness; recommend cost-effective alternatives.
• Document pharmacist interventions in the electronic health record and maintain formulary adherence.
• Oversee inpatient and outpatient medication distribution, ensure proper labeling, inventory control, and timely services.
• Participate in maintaining and improving pharmacy information management systems.

Skills

Clinical pharmacy

Team supervision

Regulatory compliance

Medication safety

Education

Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy or PharmD (or foreign graduate equivalent)

Tools

Pharmacy information systems

DEA regulations compliance

Job description

$20,000 Sign-On Bonus!

$20,000 Sign-On Bonus!

Schedule: Full-time (Exempt) | 40 hours per week + variable hours + rotating on weekends/holidays.

Your Experience Matters

Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Pharmacist joining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier ®. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

More About Our Team

The pharmacy unit plays a vital role in ensuring the safe and effective use of medications for patients. The unit is responsible for dispensing medications accurately and efficiently, maintaining comprehensive medication inventory and control, including narcotics and controlled substances. This includes selecting, calculating, measuring, preparing (both sterile and non-sterile), packaging, labeling, charging, and crediting various pharmacy products like intravenous medications. In addition, the pharmacy ensures compliance with safety standards and regulatory requirements.

How You'll Contribute

A Pharmacist who excels in this role will:

• Provide clinical pharmacy information-respond to requests for clinical pharmacy information originating from the attending and resident medical staff, the Nursing Service, and other clinical departments and/or patients.
• Serve on institutional patient care committees, complete assigned projects and provide information as directed by Committee Chairpersons or the pharmacy management.
• Supervise and direct activities of pharmacy technicians, students, and other support staff.
• Assist with plans and projects of the Department, including assuming responsibility for at least one aspect of distributive or clinical pharmacy processes as assigned by pharmacy management.
• Interpret and evaluate pharmacotherapy-routinely review appropriateness/effectiveness of patient medications per physician request, as part of a routine patient medication profile review, or per protocol directed activities; When appropriate, recommend cost effective drug therapy alternatives.
• Document pharmacist interventions in the electronic health record.
• Promote adherence to the hospital formulary.
• Assist in the reconciliation of patients' home medications with hospital medications.
• Supervise/participate in the in-patient and outpatient medication distribution process:
  • document drug therapy by maintaining patient specific medication profile.
  • dispense medications.
  • prepare compounded doses, including sterile products.
  • issue drug stock supplies.
  • assure proper labeling.
  • assure timeliness of services.
  • assure patient charge justification.
  • effectively utilize automated pharmacy information management systems.
  • assist in maintenance of pharmacy information management system.
  • maintain dispensing records in accordance with all applicable law/regulations.
  • dispense and assure the perpetual inventory justification process for DEA Schedule II drugs.
  • inspect and certify proper drug storage.
  • assist in inventory control.
  • direct pharmacy operations when designated.
  • recognize, report adverse drug reactions and medication errors.

Why join us

We Believe That Investing In Our Employees Is The First Step To Providing Excellent Patient Care. In Addition To Your Base Compensation, This Position Also Offers

• Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
• Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
• Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

What We're Looking For

Applicants should have a Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy or Pharmacy Doctorate or foreign graduate equivalent.

• Licensed as a pharmacist in Pennsylvania.

More About Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center

Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center is a 537-bed behavioral health, rehabilitation, and transitional care hospital that has been offering exceptional care to the Johnstown community for over 135 years. We are proud to be recognized by the American Heart Association with the Stroke Gold Plus Quality Achievement Award.

EEOC Statement

"Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment."

Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.