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nPenn Medicine is dedicated to our tripartite mission of providing the highest level of care to patients, conducting innovative research, and educating future leaders in the field of medicine. Working for this leading academic medical center means collaboration with top clinical, technical and business professionals across all disciplines.
nToday at Penn Medicine, someone will make a breakthrough. Someone will heal a heart, deliver hopeful news, and give comfort and reassurance. Our employees shape our future each day. Are you living your life's work?
nSchedule: Days - Mon-Fri 7 am - 3:30 pm + some evenings (11am - 7pm or 12:30-9) works every third weekend /holiday
nSign on Bonus of up to $10,000!!!
nSummary:
nnnIn 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.
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nnQualified individuals must have the ability with or without reasonable accommodation to perform the following duties:
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nnIdentifies drug therapy strategies that improve patient outcomes and reduce costs.
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nnUtilizes assessment skills in the management of medically complex elderly to monitor responses to drug therapy.
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nnProvides information to patients, either directly as a consultation or in preparation of patient teaching aides or computer-generated warning or supplemental information.
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nnConducts drug utilization reviews to assure the quality of drug use. Determines if criteria for drug use are met in patient cases being reviewed.
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nnEducates 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.
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nnSupport and assist interdepartmental projects as requested e.g. MUE, PandT monographs, newsletter articles, performance improvement activities, etc. .
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nnProvides 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.
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nnDevelops criteria and makes recommendations to the Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee on the appropriate use of medications and or inclusion in the hospital formulary.
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nnInterprets and evaluates all medication orders and assures for safe and effective medication, dose route and scheduled administration with clarification as deemed necessary.
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nnReviews physician orders and suggests alternate therapies as appropriate. Demonstrates this activity by preparing clinical intervention documentation.
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nnPrepares and dispenses medications in accordance with professional practice guidelines, state pharmacy laws, and regulatory standards in addition to departmental policies and procedures.
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nnAdvises the physician, nurse and patient regarding the contents, therapeutic action, utilization and possible adverse reactions or interactions of medication.
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nnResponds to drug information and poison information requests as required.
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nnPerforms computer order entry functions and rotates to all work areas as assigned.
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nnActively participates in medication safety programs. Active participation is defined as identifying opportunities to improve safety reporting errors and adverse drug events , and implementing system-based changes as a result of those opportunities.
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nnMonitors prescriptions to prevent adverse reactions, allergies and or drug interactions. Counsels physicians, patients and nurses accordingly. Participates in drug interaction notification.
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nnServes as a role model of customer service by responding constructively to the needs of hospital staff. Responding constructively is defined as using a respectful communication style that is consistent with professional collaboration.
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n nMinimum Required Qualifications:
nnnPharm.D. or B.S. Pharmacy with equivalent relevant experience required.
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nnCurrent licensure or eligible to reciprocate in the State of Pennsylvania required.
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nnASHP-Accredited Pharmacy Practice Residency or equivalent experience preferred.
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nnA 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.
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nnEquivalent of three 3 years' experience as a hospital pharmacist.
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n nCredentials:
nnnPharmacist (Required)
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nnPrevious hospital experience (preferred but not required)
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n nEducation or Equivalent Experience:
nnBachelor of Arts or Science (Required)
n nWe believe that the best care for our patients starts with the best care for our employees. Our employee benefits programs help our employees get healthy and stay healthy. We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits program that includes one of the finest prepaid tuition assistance programs in the region. Penn Medicine employees are actively engaged and committed to our mission. Together we will continue to make medical advances that help people live longer, healthier lives.
nLive Your Life's Work
nWe are an Equal Opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, familial status, genetic information, domestic or sexual violence victim status, citizenship status, military status, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable law.
nREQNUMBER:
Worksite address
lancaster, PA, 17622, US
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