Medical Laboratory Scientist - Automated Testing Lab Plus

Penn State Health; Mount Joy Township (PA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellness programs

Generous PTO and parental leave

Retirement plan and life insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Penn State Health’s St. Joseph Medical Center seeks an Emergency Medicine pharmacist to join our ED team, delivering safe, evidence-based pharmacotherapy for both adult and pediatric patients.

You will contribute during high‑pressure moments such as trauma resuscitations, stroke alerts, and cardiac arrests, while supporting transitions of care with accurate medication reconciliation. The role emphasizes rapid dosing, drug selection, and monitoring, in collaboration with ED physicians, nurses,

Qualifications

• Pharm D degree required and PA license eligibility.
• PGY-2 EM or Critical Care residency with BCCCP/BCEMP required within one year of hire.
• PGY-1 general practice residency plus three years of relevant experience with BCCCP/BCEMP required within one year of hire.
• Six years of relevant experience and BCCCP or BCEMP required within one year of hire.

Responsibilities

• Deliver and optimize medication therapy in the ED for adult and pediatric patients.
• Support resuscitations (trauma, stroke alerts, cardiac arrests) with dosing and drug selection guidance.
• Provide on‑the‑spot recommendations for dosing, administration, and monitoring.
• Ensure accurate medication reconciliation at admission and discharge.

Education

Pharm D

PA licensure eligibility

PGY-2 EM or CC residency with BCCCP/BCEMP

PGY-1 general practice + 3 years relevant exp with BCCCP/BCEMP

Six years relevant experience with BCCCP/BCEMP

Job description

SIGN-ON BONUS

$10,000 sign‑on bonus – eligible for those that qualify.

POSITION SUMMARY

Emergency medicine (EM) pharmacists play a crucial role in the emergency department (ED), where expectations include both clinical and operational responsibilities, often in a fast‑paced, unpredictable environment. These pharmacists work closely with physicians, nurses, respiratory therapists, and other staff in a high‑pressure environment, ensuring that medication therapy is safe, effective, and tailored to individual patient needs.

Pharmacists in this area are responsible for both adult and pediatric patients and their expertise is leveraged during the most critical moments of patient care, including adult and pediatric trauma resuscitations, stroke alerts, and cardiac arrests. In addition, they are the go‑to resource for complex medication dosing, toxicology, and antimicrobial stewardship in the ED.

Pharmacists in the ED participate in resuscitation efforts by preparing and delivering medications quickly and accurately, providing on‑the‑spot recommendations for drug selection, dosing, administration, and monitoring for patients of all ages. They support transitions of care, ensuring accurate medication reconciliation on admission and discharge.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Doctorate degree Pharm D
• Must be licensed or eligible for licensure to practice pharmacy in the state of Pennsylvania
• A PGY‑2 Emergency Medicine or Critical Care residency with BCCCP or BCEMP required within one year of hiring
• A PGY‑1 general practice residency plus three years of relevant experience and BCCCP or BCEMP required within one year of hiring
• Six years of relevant experience and BCCCP or BCEMP required within one year of hiring

BENEFITS PACKAGE

• Be Well with Employee Wellness Programs and Fitness Discounts (University Fitness Center, Peloton)
• Be Balanced with Generous Paid Time Off, Personal Time, and Paid Parental Leave
• Be Secured with Retirement, Extended Illness Bank, Life Insurance, and Identity Theft Protection
• Be Rewarded with Competitive Pay, Tuition Reimbursement, and PAWS UP employee recognition program
• Be Supported by the HR Solution Center, Learning and Organizational Development, and Virtual Benefits Orientation, Employee Exclusive Concierge Service for scheduling

ABOUT THE HOSPITAL

St. Joseph Medical Center first opened its doors in 1873. The new 204‑bed state‑of‑the‑art hospital, located on Bernville Road, opened in 2006 and in 2015 became the first hospital to join the Penn State Health organization. St. Joseph is dedicated to the health, education, and wellness of the community. Our approach to health care is bigger than all of us, and we call ourselves to learn, share, and lift each other up while achieving our goals.

CONTACT INFORMATION

Recruiter Contact: Trevor Smith, [e-mail]

LEGAL DISCLOSURES

Penn State Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any protected class including disability or veteran status. Penn State Health’s policies and objectives are in direct compliance with all federal and state constitutional provisions, laws, regulations, guidelines, and executive orders that prohibit or outlaw discrimination.

All individuals (including current employees) selected for a position will undergo a background check appropriate for the position’s responsibilities.