Specialty Pharmacist - Patient Care & Injectables

Lehigh Valley Health Network, Inc.; Allentown (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Part time

Job summary

Lehigh Valley Health Network in Allentown, PA seeks a pharmacist to fill and dispense specialty prescription orders following state laws and current standards. You will review orders for clinical appropriateness and supervise technical staff while contributing to quality initiatives.

The role emphasizes patient counseling, vaccine administration, records maintenance, and collaboration with nurses and physicians. Ideally you have pharmacy credentials, residency, and licensure in Pennsylvania.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Doctorate in Pharmacy required.
• 2 years of post graduate experience in patient care or
• 1 year of completion of a pharmacy residency program.
• Must be proficient 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

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Patient care

Pharmacy operations

Vaccine administration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Pharmacy

Doctorate in Pharmacy

Pharmacy Residency Completion

RP - Registered Pharmacist - PA Upon Hire

License to Administer Injectables - PA Upon Hire

Job description

Lehigh Valley Health Network in Allentown, PA seeks a pharmacist to fill and dispense specialty prescription orders following state laws and current standards. You will review orders for clinical appropriateness and supervise technical staff while contributing to quality initiatives.

The role emphasizes patient counseling, vaccine administration, records maintenance, and collaboration with nurses and physicians. Ideally you have pharmacy credentials, residency, and licensure in Pennsylvania.