Overnight Pharmacist Staff – 7-on/ 7 off

St. Christopher's Hospital for Children; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Christopher's Hospital for Children is seeking a staff pharmacist to ensure high-quality pharmaceutical care and to validate medication orders in a pediatric setting. The role includes supervising technicians and interns and ensuring compliance with regulations and policies across the pharmacy department.

The ideal candidate holds a PA Pharmacist License and has experience with injectables; the hospital network emphasizes collaborative care and patient safety in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited school of Pharmacy.
• Active PA Pharmacist License required.
• Authorization to Administer Injectables (Apple pharmacy only).

Responsibilities

• Ensure the accuracy and appropriateness of medication orders.
• Supervise pharmacy technicians and interns.
• Maintain compliance with organizational policies and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Collaborative Skills

Computer Skills

Customer Service Skills

Detail Oriented

Excellent Communications Skills

Excellent Interpersonal Skills

Good Reasoning Skills

Multitasking

Organizational Skills

Problem Solving Skills

Strong Team Player

Education

Graduate from an accredited school of Pharmacy

Job description

Job Summary

The staff pharmacist provides quality pharmaceutical care while validating the accuracy and appropriateness of medication orders according to professional standards, guidelines, best practices, and regulations. The staff pharmacist ensures safe and effective operations of the pharmacy department, in compliance with organizational policies and regulatory requirements. The staff pharmacist provides direct supervision to pharmacy technician and pharmacy interns.

Qualifications

Education Requirements

• Graduate from an accredited school of Pharmacy

Experience

• Relevant Experience

Certification and Licensure

• PA Pharmacist License
• Authorization to Administer Injectables (Apple pharmacy only)

Required Skills

• Analytical Skills
• Collaborative Skills
• Computer Skills to include use and navigation
• Customer Service Skills
• Detail Oriented
• Excellent Communications Skills
• Excellent Interpersonal Skills
• Good Reasoning Skills
• Multitasking
• Organizational Skills
• Problem Solving Skills
• Strong Team Player

Overview

About St. Christopher's Hospital for Children

St. Christopher’s Hospital for Children, a partnership between Tower Health and Drexel University, is a 188-bed facility that provides exceptional care to children throughout the Greater Philadelphia area and surrounding counties.

St. Christopher's has more than 220 pediatric experts on staff, combining top-notch pediatric care with a wide array of pediatric specialties including Cardiology, Ear, Nose and Throat, Gastroenterology, Oncology, and Orthopedics. It houses the only Verified Pediatric Burn Center between New York City and Baltimore and is one of only three Level I Pediatric Trauma Centers in Pennsylvania. St. Christopher’s is a Magnet® designated hospital and was recognized as a Women’s Choice Award Best Children’s Hospital.

In addition to its main location in Philadelphia, the hospital has a growing network of primary and specialty care locations throughout the Philadelphia suburbs and New Jersey so your child's health conditions can be treated close to home.

Discover why our hospital is a great place to work—take a virtual tour of our facility here: St. Chris Hospital Tour