Specialty Pharmacist

1004 Lehigh Valley Hospital; Allentown (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Lehigh Valley Health Network in Allentown, PA seeks a licensed pharmacist to fill and dispense specialty prescriptions, ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations and supporting quality initiatives. You will counsel patients, review orders for clinical appropriateness, and collaborate with nurses and physicians to optimize patient care.

Minimum qualifications include a PharmD or B.S. in Pharmacy, PA license, and post-graduate patient-care experience or residency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in pharmacy or Doctorate in pharmacy.
• 2 years of post graduate experience in patient care or 1 year of residency.
• License to administer injectables in PA and RP license required.

Responsibilities

• Counsels patients as required by OBRA regulations and records them.
• Provides information on drug interactions, precautions, and contraindications.
• Maintains patient records including allergies and vaccinations.
• Communicates with nurses, physicians, and other stakeholders.
• Assists with prior authorizations and secures financial assistance.
• Participates in quality improvement projects and monitors safety.

Skills

Patient counseling

Computer literacy

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in pharmacy

Doctorate in pharmacy

Tools

E-mail

Skype

Microsoft Office

Job description

Imagine a career at one of the nation's most advanced health networks. Be part of an exceptional health care experience. Join the inspired, passionate team at Lehigh Valley Health Network, a nationally recognized, forward-thinking organization offering plenty of opportunity to do great work.

LVHN has been ranked among the "Best Hospitals" by U.S. News & World Report for 23 consecutive years. We're a Magnet(tm) Hospital, having been honored five times with the American Nurses Credentialing Center's prestigious distinction for nursing excellence and quality patient outcomes in our Lehigh Valley region.

Finally, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Cedar Crest, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Muhlenberg, Lehigh Valley Hospital- Hazleton, and Lehigh Valley Hospital - Pocono each received an 'A' grade on the Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group in 2020, the highest grade in patient safety. These recognitions highlight LVHN's commitment to teamwork, compassion, and technology with an unrelenting focus on delivering the best health care possible every day.

Whether you're considering your next career move or your first, you should consider Lehigh Valley Health Network.

Summary

Fills and dispenses specialty prescription orders in accordance with laws of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and to the latest standards of pharmacy practice including those related to accreditation. Reviews all medication orders for clinical appropriateness. Supervises technical staff and participates in performance improvement and quality initiatives.

Job Duties

• Counsels patients as mandated by current OBRA regulations including self-injectable techniques and side effect management and records them in appropriate places.
• Provides information to patients such as potential drug and food interactions, precautions, warnings, and contraindications in accordance with company policies.
• Maintains and updates patient records including allergy information, prescription records, vaccination records, and any other documentation necessary to patient care.
• Communicates with nurses, physicians, and other stakeholders regarding patient care.
• Assists technical staff with benefit investigations and prior authorizations; secures financial assistance for patients.
• Participates in quality improvement projects as requested by senior clinical staff or pharmacy director.
• Communicates potential problems that may harm LVHN or Lehigh Valley Pharmacy Services with the pharmacy manager.
• Administers vaccines and other injectables in accordance with HSPS policies and procedures and the laws of Pennsylvania.
• Ensures adequate inventories of products necessary for daily business operations, while maintaining inventory control measures.
• Reviews and understands technology and software including updates.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in pharmacy or Doctorate in pharmacy
• 2 years of post graduate experience in patient care or 1 year the completion of a pharmacy residency program.
• Must be efficient with basic computer programs such as e-mail, Skype, and Microsoft Office programs.
• RP - Registered Pharmacist - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire
• License to Administer Injectables - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire

Preferred Qualifications

• 5 years of post graduate experience in patient care.
• BCPS - Board Certified Pharmacotherapy Specialist - Board of Pharmacy Specialties within 3 Years or CSP - Certified Specialty Pharmacist - Specialty Pharmacy Certification Board within 3 Years

Physical Demands

• Lift and carry 25 lbs.
• Frequent sitting/standing, frequent keyboard use.
• Patient care providers may be required to perform activities specific to their role including kneeling, bending, squatting and performing CPR.

Job Description Disclaimer

This position description provides the major duties/responsibilities, requirements and working conditions for the position. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current position, however management reserves the right to revise or change as necessary to meet organizational needs. Other responsibilities may be assigned when circumstances require. Lehigh Valley Health Network is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with, and where applicable, in addition to federal, state and local employment regulations, Lehigh Valley Health Network will provide employment opportunities to all persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or other such protected classes as may be defined by law. All personnel actions and programs will adhere to this policy. Personnel actions and programs include, but are not limited to recruitment, selection, hiring, transfers, promotions, terminations, compensation, benefits, educational programs and/or social activities.

Work Shift: Day Shift Address: 2024 Lehigh St Primary Location: Allentown - 2024 Lehigh Street Position Type: Onsite Union: Not Applicable Work Schedule: variable during the week; 20 hours per week Department: 1004-09058 LVPS Specialty - CC

Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN) is the region’s largest employer and health care provider of choice. Our nearly 20,000 health care professionals take pride in what they do and are driven by our mission to heal, comfort and care for the people of our community.

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If you are someone who aligns with LVHN’s core values – Compassion, Integrity, Collaboration and Excellence – you will have a rewarding and successful career here.