Specialty Pharmacist — Patient Care & Vaccines

Lehigh Valley Hospital; Allentown (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Lehigh Valley Health Network in Pennsylvania seeks a licensed pharmacist to fill and dispense specialty prescriptions in line with state law and current pharmacy practice standards.

The role emphasizes patient counseling, drug interaction checks, maintaining patient records, and collaborating with nurses and physicians. Vaccination administration and inventory control are key responsibilities to support safe, high-quality care.

Qualifications

• Candidates hold a PharmD or Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy and PA licensure, with eligibility to obtain injectables certification on hire.
• Minimum 2 years of post-graduate experience in patient care or completion of a pharmacy residency program.

Responsibilities

• Counsels patients as required by OBRA regulations and documents interventions.
• Provides information on drug interactions, precautions, warnings, and contraindications per policy.
• Maintains and updates patient records including allergies, meds, vaccinations and documentation.
• Communicates with nurses, physicians and other care team members regarding patient care.
• Assists with benefit investigations, prior authorizations, and securing financial assistance for patients.
• Participates in quality improvement projects and communicates potential safety concerns to management.
• Administers vaccines and other injectables in line with PA state laws and HSPS procedures.
• Manages inventory and ensures adequate stock for daily operations.

Skills

Patient counseling

Interdisciplinary communication

Record keeping

Vaccine administration

Education

Bachelor's in Pharmacy

PharmD / Doctorate in Pharmacy

Tools

Email

Skype

MS Office

Job description

Lehigh Valley Health Network in Pennsylvania seeks a licensed pharmacist to fill and dispense specialty prescriptions in line with state law and current pharmacy practice standards.

The role emphasizes patient counseling, drug interaction checks, maintaining patient records, and collaborating with nurses and physicians. Vaccination administration and inventory control are key responsibilities to support safe, high-quality care.