Pharmacist / NE

Highmark Health; Sharpsburg (PA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Allegheny Health Network is seeking a pharmacist to optimize patient care by reviewing prescriptions, providing drug information, and supervising technicians and students. The role includes inventory oversight, regulatory compliance, and collaboration with the healthcare team to ensure safe, cost-effective therapies.

Applicants should have a PharmD or Bachelor of Pharmacy and be licensed or eligible for PA/NY licensure within 120 days; hospital experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• PharmD or Bachelor of Pharmacy; licensed or eligible in PA or NY.
• Hospital experience preferred.
• Licensed or eligible for licensure as a Pharmacist in PA/NY within 120 days.

Responsibilities

• Prospective drug review on all prescriptions; identify and resolve drug-related problems.
• Provide accurate drug information to health professionals and patients.
• Supervise pharmacy technicians, students, externs and others in daily operations.
• Oversee inventory maintenance and ensure proper storage of controlled substances.
• Contribute to safety and regulatory compliance initiatives.
• Handle IT/computer/automation troubleshooting as needed.

Skills

Prospective drug review

Drug information

Pharmacy supervision

Regulatory compliance

Patient safety

Education

PharmD

Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy

Tools

Pharmacy software

Automation systems

IT troubleshooting

Job description

Company : 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. Highmark Health and its affiliates prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on any category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. California Consumer Privacy Act Employees, Contractors, and Applicants Notice Highmark Health is a national, blended health organization that includes one of America’s largest Blue Cross Blue Shield insurers and a growing regional hospital and physician network. Based in Pittsburgh, Pa., Highmark Health’s 35,000 employees serve millions of customers nationwide through the nonprofit organization’s affiliated businesses, which include Highmark Inc., Allegheny Health Network, HM Insurance Group, United Concordia Dental, HM Health Solutions and HM Home & Community Services. Highmark Health’s businesses proudly serve a broad spectrum of health-related needs including health insurance, health care delivery, population health management, dental solutions, reinsurance solutions, and innovative, technology solutions.