Pharmacist - Infusion

Lehigh Valley Hospital, Inc.; Allentown, Northern (Lehigh County, KY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Lehigh Valley Health Network seeks a Pharmacist - Infusion for the full-time Day Shift in Allentown, PA. The role includes filling and dispensing prescriptions, reviewing orders for safety, supervising IV technicians, and coordinating with physicians, nurses, discharge planners, and case managers to optimize therapy.

Minimum qualifications include a Bachelor’s Degree in Pharmacy and PA Pharmacist license; a Driver's License is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Pharmacy required; PA Pharmacist license upon hire.
• Valid PA Driver's License upon hire.
• Preference for PharmD or additional pharmacy certifications.

Responsibilities

• Oversees clinical activities of assigned areas to ensure safe, effective patient care.
• Supervises IV technicians and verifies medication labeling and compounding accuracy.
• Coordinates with physicians, nurses, discharge planners, and case managers regarding therapy and dosages.
• Maintains patient and prescription records in accordance with LVPS procedures.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Pharmacy

Doctorate in Pharmacy (PharmD)

Job description

# Pharmacist - InfusionFull-TimeDay ShiftDepartmentLVPS 2024 Home Infusion - CCShift DetailsDay Shift, M-F 8:30a-5p; weekend rotation & on-call rotation.Apply NowJob IDwd-JR141346PostedSeptember 10, 2026# Pharmacist - InfusionApply NowSearch More Jobs**Join a team that delivers excellence.**Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN) is home to nearly 23,000 colleagues who make up our talented, vibrant and diverse workforce.Join our team and experience firsthand what it's like to be part of a healthcare organization that's nationally recognized, forward-thinking and offers plenty of opportunity to do great work.Imagine a career at one of the nation's most advanced health networks.Be part of an exceptional healthcare experience. Join the inspired, passionate team at Lehigh Valley Health Network, a nationally recognized, forward-thinking organization offering plenty of opportunity to do great work.LVHN has been ranked among the \"Best Hospitals\" by U.S. News & World Report for 23 consecutive years. We're a Magnet(tm) Hospital, having been honored five times with the American Nurses Credentialing Center's prestigious distinction for nursing excellence and quality patient outcomes in our Lehigh Valley region. Finally, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Cedar Crest, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Muhlenberg, Lehigh Valley Hospital- Hazleton, and Lehigh Valley Hospital - Pocono each received an 'A' grade on the Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group in 2020, the highest grade in patient safety. These recognitions highlight LVHN's commitment to teamwork, compassion, and technology with an unrelenting focus on delivering the best healthcare possible every day.Whether you're considering your next career move or your first, you should consider Lehigh Valley Health Network. **Summary** Fills and dispenses prescription orders in accordance with the laws of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and according to the latest standards of pharmacy practice. Reviews all medication orders for appropriateness and consults with patients and other healthcare providers. Supervises all technical staff and maintains adequate inventory of medications and supplies. **Job Duties*** Oversees clinical activities of assigned areas to ensure delivery of safe and effective patient care.* Maintains patient records, prescription records, and other documentation according to LVPS.* Supervises activities of IV technicians including verifying labels, the accuracy of documentation, ensuring proper product selection, and compounding technique.* Acts as contact person and resource to physicians, nurses, discharge planners, case managers, etc. regarding treatment options including medication usage and therapeutic dosage, appropriateness of therapy, potential adverse reactions and contraindications, modifications, or alternatives to therapy.* Monitors patient records to ensure proper patient education and ensures compliance with maintaining both clinical and prescription information including counseling of patients as mandated by current OBRA regulations.* Coordinates activities of the patient care plan including overseeing patient care activities, updating, and making revisions to the patient care plan.* Maintains adequate inventories of products necessary for daily business operations.* Ensures deliveries are made timely by checking supplies and medications are accurate all while coordinating with colleagues to ensure delivery times are met.* Makes recommendations for therapy order changes to prescribing physician. **Minimum Qualifications*** Bachelor’s Degree in pharmacy* DL - Driver's License\\_PA - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire* RP - Registered Pharmacist - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire **Preferred Qualifications*** Doctorate in pharmacy (PharmD) **Physical Demands** Lift and carry 25 lbs. frequent sitting/standing, frequent keyboard use, \\*patient care providers may be required to perform activities specific to their role including kneeling, bending, squatting and performing CPR. Job Description Disclaimer: This position description provides the major duties/responsibilities, requirements and working conditions for the position. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current position, however management reserves the right to revise or change as necessary to meet organizational needs. Other responsibilities may be assigned when circumstances require.