Pharmacist - Per Diem

Commonwealth Health; Wilkes-Barre (Luzerne County); On-site; USD 69,000 - 96,000; Part time

Job summary

Commonwealth Health's Wilkes-Barre General Hospital seeks a per diem Pharmacist to provide prescribed medications and support patient care in collaboration with the care team.

The role emphasizes safe drug administration, patient counseling, and consultation with nursing and medical staff to ensure optimal outcomes.

Qualifications

• Current Pennsylvania Registered Pharmacist.
• Hospital experience in a clinical setting preferred.
• Continuing education in new drug and IV therapies recommended.
• One (1) year experience desired but not necessary.

Responsibilities

• Provide prescribed medications and drugs for patient care according to professional standards.
• Advise and consult with patients, families, nursing and medical staff.

Skills

Aseptic technique

Pharmacology knowledge

Verbal & written communication

Drug orders interpretation

Independence & judgment

Education

Pennsylvania Registered Pharmacist

Job description

JOB LOCATION

Wilkes-Barre General Hospital

JOB SHIFT

Per Diem

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