Pharmacist Part Time

Commonwealth Health; Wilkes-Barre (Luzerne County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Part time

Job summary

Commonwealth Health's Wilkes-Barre General Hospital seeks a part-time pharmacist to join its hospital-based team in Wilkes-Barre, PA. The role supports medication distribution, patient care, and collaboration with nurses and physicians.

The ideal candidate is a currently licensed PA pharmacist, with strong knowledge of pharmacology, aseptic technique, and good communication skills. Hospital experience is preferred, with opportunities for ongoing professional education.

Qualifications

• Current Pennsylvania Registered Pharmacist; hospital experience preferred.
• Continuing education in new drug and IV therapies and other state-of-art updates recommended.
• One (1) year experience desired but not necessary.
• Professional affiliation helpful.

Responsibilities

• Provide prescribed medications and other pharmaceuticals for adequate patient care.
• Advise and consult with patients, families, nursing and medical staff.

Skills

Managerial skills

Pharmacy law

Numerical ability

Pharmacology

Aseptic technique

Order analysis

Verbal communication

Written communication

Independent thinking

Clinical expertise

Teach/instruct

Dexterity

Education

Current Pennsylvania Registered Pharmacist

Hospital experience preferred

Continuing education in new drug and IV therapies

1 year experience desired

Job description

JOB LOCATION

Wilkes-Barre General Hospital

JOB SHIFT

Part Time (20 hours/week)

Job Purpose

Provide prescribed medications, drugs and other pharmaceuticals as needed for adequate patient care according to professional standards and practices. Advises and consults with patients, families, nursing and medical staff.

Position Qualifications

Education:

• Current Pennsylvania Registered Pharmacist; hospital experience is preferred.
• Professional affiliation helpful.
• Continuing education in new drug and IV Therapies and other state-of-art updates recommended.
• One (1) year experience desired but not necessary.

Experience/Specialized Skills/Aptitudes:

• Managerial skills, knowledge of Pharmacy law, numerical ability, thorough knowledge of Pharmacology, aseptic technique, accurate analysis and evaluation of orders, verbal and written communication skills, independent thinking/sound judgment, clinical expertise, teach/instruct, manual and finger dexterity.

Licenses/Certificates:

• Current Pennsylvania Registered Pharmacist