Pharmacist - Casual - Wexford

Allegheny Health Network; Wexford (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Allegheny Health Network seeks a Pharmacist to optimize patient care by promoting rational, safe and cost‑effective pharmaceutical care including drug dispensing, intravenous admixture, and providing drug information. The role emphasizes drug therapy monitoring, and implementing interventions to reduce adverse events while overseeing pharmacy technicians and students.

Responsibilities include ensuring regulatory compliance, assisting in department management, and maintaining a safe, efficient

Qualifications

• This position requires a PharmD or PharmD with a PA/NY license at hire or within 120 days.
• Licensed or eligible for licensure as a Pharmacist in PA and/or NY.
• Hospital pharmacy experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Process prescriptions and perform prospective drug review to ensure safe, effective, and cost-efficient therapies.
• Provide accurate drug information to health professionals, patients, and the public.
• Assist in department management and supervise technicians, externs, and students.
• Maintain inventory and ensure compliance with regulations for controlled substances.
• Participate in safety and performance improvement initiatives.
• May support night shift and serve as primary interface to resolve medication-related problems.

Skills

Drug information

Therapy monitoring

Team supervision

Regulatory compliance

Safety culture

IT troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy

Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD)

Tools

Pharmacy IT systems

Job description

Allegheny Health Network

Job Description

GENERAL OVERVIEW

This job optimizes patient care by promoting rational, safe and cost effective pharmaceutical care including drug dispensing, intravenous admixture program and providing drug information. Conducts drug therapy monitoring and implements drug therapy interventions to reduce adverse events. Oversees the work performed by pharmacy technicians, students and other support staff.

Essential Responsibilities

• Process prescriptions Conducts prospective drug review on all prescriptions processed. Independently reviews and assesses medication prescriptions to identify, prevent and resolve potential and actual drug related problems; ensures that medications are accurately and efficiently compounded and dispensed. Ensures safe and appropriate and cost-effective medication therapies for patients. Demonstrates sound professional judgment and knowledge to resolve emergent issues. (20%)


• Drug Information and Patient Interventions Provides accurate and timely drug information to other health professionals, patients and the public. Documents interventions and outcomes related to drug therapy. Collaborates with the healthcare team to manage drug therapy, protocols and guidelines. (20%)


• Assist in Department Management Assists the manager in supervising and directing work of pharmacy technicians, students, externs and other support personnel in daily operations. Trains pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, pharmacy residents and students in their duty areas. Oversees daily inventory maintenance purchases. Assures that all controlled substances are stored and dispensed in compliance with Federal, State and departmental regulations. (20%)


• Work Environment Contributes to the effective operation of the department through all activities including computer functions, refill medications, generation of labels and answering phones appropriately. Maintains a clean and orderly work environment. (20%)


• Safety Participates in performance improvement and regulatory compliance efforts. Maintains an attitude that promotes and fosters an environment of safety. All steps are done in a courteous and efficient manner. (20%)


• May be responsible for the following if serving as the Night Pharmacist Triages, prioritizes and delegates the nightly activities of the pharmacy department. Serves as the primary interface to resolve medication related problems between pharmacy, nursing and other disciplines. Demonstrates proficiency in trouble shooting and solving information technology, computer and automation problems.


• Performs other duties as assigned or required.

Qualifications

Minimum

• Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy or Doctor of Pharmacy degree (Pharm D)


• Licensed or eligible for licensure as a Registered Pharmacist in the state of PA and/or NY at hire or sit for boards and obtain licensure within 120 days.

Preferred

• Hospital experience preferred.

Disclaimer

The job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and essential duties and responsibilities of work performed by employees within this job title. It may not contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to do this job.

Compliance Requirement

This job adheres to the ethical and legal standards and behavioral expectations as set forth in the code of business conduct and company policies.

As a component of job responsibilities, employees may have access to covered information, cardholder data, or other confidential customer information that must be protected at all times. In connection with this, all employees must comply with both the Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) as described in the Notice of Privacy Practices and Privacy Policies and Procedures as well as all data security guidelines established within the Company’s Handbook of Privacy Policies and Practices and Information Security Policy.

Furthermore, it is every employee’s responsibility to comply with the company’s Code of Business Conduct. This includes but is not limited to adherence to applicable federal and state laws, rules, and regulations as well as company policies and training requirements.

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