Clinical Pharmacist:LGH Main Pharmacy(FT/Days):
Lancaster General Health

1575651503
Lancaster General Health
Lancaster Pennsylvania
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Job Title: Clinical Pharmacist :Main Pharmacy (FT/Days))

Location:This position is located in Lancaster, PA

Sign On: $5,000 sign on minus taxes with a 2 year committment

Hours: Full-time, 1.0, 80 hours per two weeks working primarily dayshift with an evening rotation and every third weekend and every other holiday. Located in Lancaster General Hospital main pharmacy.

SUMMARY: Lancaster General Health/Penn Medicine is currently seeking a clinical pharmacist for Lancaster General Hospital . The Clinical Pharmacist works in collaboration with the physician and other allied health professionals, evaluate drug therapy based on acuity/potential for problems, and provide medication-related care for the purpose of achieving definite outcomes that impact length of stay, patient satisfaction, satisfaction of other health professionals, and cost containment. Hours would be Full-time, 1.0 80 hours per two weeks primarily days 7:00am-3:30pm with evening rotation 2:30pm-10:00pm with every third weekend and every other holiday.

PRIMARY FUNCTIONS:

Identifies drug therapy strategies that improve patient outcomes and reduce costs.

Utilizes assessment skills in the management of medically complex elderly to monitor responses to drug therapy.

Provides information to patients, either directly as a consultation or in preparation of patient teaching aides or computer-generated warning or supplemental information.

Conducts drug utilization reviews to assure the quality of drug use. Determines if criteria for drug use is met in patient cases being reviewed.

Educates health care professionals and patients in the safe and effective use of medication. This education may be informal (e.g. patient care rounds), as a staff development education program, or as part of the hospital's interdisciplinary education program.

Support and assist interdepartmental projects as requested (e.g. MUE, P&T monographs, newsletter articles, performance improvement activities, etc.).

Provides drug information to prescribers and other health care professionals. Contributes articles to the hospital and/or pharmacy newsletters. Assures that pertinent drug information is maintained in the pharmacy.

Develops criteria and makes recommendations to the Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee on the appropriate use of medications and/or inclusion in the hospital formulary.

REQUIREMENTS:

EDUCATION/KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS

SPECIFIC EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND LICENSURE:

* Pharm.D. or B.S. Pharmacy with equivalent relevant experience required.
* Current licensure (or eligible to reciprocate) in the State of Pennsylvania required.
* ASHP-Accredited Pharmacy Practice Residency or equivalent experience preferred.
* Equivalent of three years experience as hospital pharmacist
* A health care provider in good standing with Medicare, Medicaid, and other federal and state health insurance programs, i.e. not excluded from participation in Medicare, Medicaid or any other federal or state health insurance program.
* programs, i.e. not excluded from participation in Medicare, Medicaid or any other federal or state health insurance program.

Disclaimer: This job description is not intended and should not be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with the job. It is intended to be a reflection of those principal job elements essential for recruitment and selection, for making fair job evaluations, and for establishing performance standards. The percentages of time spent performing job duties are estimates, and should not be considered absolute. The incumbent shall perform all other functions and/or be cross-trained as shall be determined at the sole discretion of management, who has the right to amend, modify, or terminate this job in part or in whole. Incumbent must be able to perform all job functions safely.

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Benefits At A Glance:

PENN MEDICINE LANCASTER GENERAL HEALTH offers the following benefits to employees:

* 100% Tuition Assistance at The Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences
* Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
* Shift, Weekend and On-Call Differentials
* Health, Dental and Vision Coverage
* Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
* Retirement Savings Account with Company Matching
* Child Care Subsidies
* Onsite Gym and Fitness Classes

Disclaimer

PENN MEDICINE LANCASTER GENERAL HEALTH is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to hiring a diverse workforce. All openings will be filled based on qualifications without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, marital status, veteran status, disability, age, religion or any other classification protected by law.

Search Firm Representatives please read carefully: PENN MEDICINE LANCASTER GENERAL HEALTH is not seeking assistance or accepting unsolicited resumes from search firms for this employment opportunity. Regardless of past practice, all resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at PENN MEDICINE LANCASTER GENERAL HEALTH via-email, the Internet or directly to hiring managers at Penn Medicine Lancaster General Health in any form without a valid written search agreement in place for that position will be deemed the sole property of PENN MEDICINE LANCASTER GENERAL HEALTH, and no fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by PENN MEDICINE LANCASTER GENERAL HEALTH as a result of the referral or through other means.

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Benefits At A Glance:

PENN MEDICINE LANCASTER GENERAL HEALTH offers the following benefits to employees:

* 100% Tuition Assistance at The Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences
* Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
* Shift, Weekend and On-Call Differentials
* Health, Dental and Vision Coverage
* Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
* Retirement Savings Account with Company Matching
* Child Care Subsidies
* Onsite Gym and Fitness Classes

Disclaimer

PENN MEDICINE LANCASTER GENERAL HEALTH is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to hiring a diverse workforce. All openings will be filled based on qualifications without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, marital status, veteran status, disability, age, religion or any other classification protected by law.

Search Firm Representatives please read carefully: PENN MEDICINE LANCASTER GENERAL HEALTH is not seeking assistance or accepting unsolicited resumes from search firms for this employment opportunity. Regardless of past practice, all resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at PENN MEDICINE LANCASTER GENERAL HEALTH via-email, the Internet or directly to hiring managers at Penn Medicine Lancaster General Health in any form without a valid written search agreement in place for that position will be deemed the sole property of PENN MEDICINE LANCASTER GENERAL HEALTH, and no fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by PENN MEDICINE LANCASTER GENERAL HEALTH as a result of the referral or through other means.