PRN Infusion Pharmacist

Penn Medicine, University of Pennsylvania Health System; Lancaster (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated PRN Infusion Pharmacist to join their team. This role involves managing clinical and production pharmacy services, ensuring patient safety, and providing expert pharmaceutical care. With a focus on collaboration and quality improvement, you'll work alongside top professionals in a dynamic environment. If you're passionate about making a difference in patient care and have the necessary credentials, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join a team that values innovation and excellence in healthcare.

Qualifications

• Required: Pharmacist license and Pennsylvania State Pharmacist License.
• 2+ years of experience with infusion therapies in hospital or home settings.

Responsibilities

• Manages clinical and production pharmacy services for assigned patients.
• Provides clinical decisions on patient-specific pharmaceutical care.
• Monitors patient responses and adjusts therapy accordingly.

Skills

Pharmaceutical Care

Patient Care

Medication Counseling

Drug Therapy Monitoring

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor of Pharmacy

Graduate of an accredited School of Pharmacy

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Description

Penn Medicine is dedicated to our tripartite mission of providing the highest level of care to patients, conducting innovative research, and educating future leaders in the field of medicine. Working for this leading academic medical center means collaboration with top clinical, technical, and business professionals across all disciplines.

Today at Penn Medicine, someone will make a breakthrough. Someone will heal a heart, deliver hopeful news, and give comfort and reassurance. Our employees shape our future each day. Are you living your life's work?

Summary:

• Manages the clinical and production pharmacy services provided to assigned patients. Checks filled orders, supplies, pharmacy technicians, and other pharmacists' work. Performs sterile compounding as needed or assigned. Hours of work: Generally Monday through Friday, 8:00 A.M. to 6:00 P.M. Incumbent will be required to rotate shifts, weekends, and holidays as required by Penn Medicine, and to rotate on-call.

Responsibilities:

• Provides clinical decisions regarding patient-specific pharmaceutical care, including assessment of pharmaceutical needs, review of medication profiles, evaluation for duplicate therapies and drug interactions, and documentation in medical records.
• Ensures safety of patients and pharmacy personnel.
• Provides in-service programs on drug therapy and infusion devices.
• Participates in Penn Medicine's Continuous Quality Improvement program.
• Evaluates physician prescription orders for appropriateness.
• Monitors patient responses, lab results, and adjusts therapy accordingly.
• Communicates effectively with physicians, nurses, and patients, documenting actions properly.
• Maintains required documentation per regulatory standards.

Credentials:

• Pharmacist (Required)
• Pennsylvania State Pharmacist License (Required)

Education or Equivalent Experience:

• Bachelor of Pharmacy (Required)
• Graduate of an accredited School of Pharmacy (Required)
• At least 2 years of experience with infusion therapies in hospital and/or home settings
• Experience in patient care, medication counseling, preparation of parenteral products, drug therapy monitoring, and related areas.

We believe that the best care for our patients starts with the best care for our employees. Our employee benefits programs help our employees stay healthy and engaged. Penn Medicine is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer, considering candidates without regard to protected statuses.