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Job Summary
nThis position qualifies for a sign- on bonus of up to $30,000.00 for qualified candidates! Join Geisinger and practice at the top of license in a collaborative and engaging environment! The Pharmacist provides quality pharmaceutical care defined as being responsible for assuring the provision of safe, efficacious and cost-effective medication therapy for all patients. The Pharmacist will develop, recommend, and monitor evidence based pharmacotherapy care plans for patients cared for by Geisinger with emphasis on patient outcomes and quality of life. These care plans include the assessment of patient's medications for indication, effectiveness, safety, and adherence issues as well as patient and laboratory parameter monitoring, documentation requirements, and outcomes.
nJob Duties
nnnAssumes responsibility for the delivery of pharmaceutical care to the specific patient care area in which the pharmacist is scheduled to work.
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nnCoordinates the use of human, material, and informational resources such that timely, efficient, cost effective and appropriate care is consistently rendered.
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nnReceives and interprets physicians' medication orders and clarifies or corrects orders with the physician.
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nnReviews patient medication profiles to guard against drug sensitivities, contraindications, duplications, and major drug interactions.
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nnReviews all medication orders for prescribing, formulary, and therapeutic issues.
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nnSuggests appropriate formulary alternative(s) based on the patient's clinical parameters.
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nnConsults and advises members of the medical staff on matters relating to specific drug therapy problems and monitors and acts on patient laboratory results.
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nnProvides in-depth drug information and other informational materials to members of the medical, nursing, and other healthcare professionals.
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nnProvides patient discharge medication consultations based on department standards.
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nnMakes rounds with medical services.
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nnCalculates drug dosages based on pharmacokinetic parameters.
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nnVerifies provider-entered orders and ensures proper doses dispensed.
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nnProvides in services to other healthcare providers when requested and when necessary.
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nnPrepares special medications involving compounding procedures and sterile products using aseptic techniques.
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nnReports requirements for additional supplies and equipment to appropriate personnel to maintain basic stock levels.
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nnCoordinates and supervises work-place activities and resources; promotes professional competence; assures that services rendered, and work performed are in accordance with departmental standards.
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nnAdvises, assists, and supervises the work of pharmacy technicians, students, and pharmacy interns; assumes final responsibility for accuracy of their work.
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nnWorks with medical and nursing personnel to resolve problems involving pharmacy services.
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nnCoordinates activities with other pharmacy personnel to accomplish pharmacy and hospital objectives.
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nnAssists with the review and revision of departmental policies and procedures, as requested.
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n nWork is typically performed in a clinical environment. Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures. The specific statements in this profile are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job. Additional competencies and skills outlined in any department-specific orientation will be considered essential to the performance of the job related to that position.
nPosition Details
nGeisinger has multiple opportunities in Danville, PA!
nWe are looking for pharmacists for the following practice areas:
nPGY2 Oncology Residency Program Director
nClassical Hematology Oncology Pharmacist
nAssistant Director of Hematology Oncology Services
nPediatric Hematology/Oncology Pharmacist
nEducation
nBachelor's Degree-Pharmacy (Required), Doctoral Degree- (Preferred)
nExperience
nCertification(s) and License(s)
nLicensed Pharmacist (Pennsylvania) within 90 days - State of Pennsylvania; Licensed Pharmacist - Default Issuing Body
nOUR PURPOSE & VALUES: Everything we do is about caring for our patients, our members, our students, our Geisinger family and our communities. KINDNESS: We strive to treat everyone as we would hope to be treated ourselves. EXCELLENCE: We treasure colleagues who humbly strive for excellence. LEARNING: We share our knowledge with the best and brightest to better prepare the caregivers for tomorrow. INNOVATION: We constantly seek new and better ways to care for our patients, our members, our community, and the nation. SAFETY: We provide a safe environment for our patients and members and the Geisinger family We offer healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and domestic partners. Perhaps just as important, from senior management on down, we encourage an atmosphere of collaboration, cooperation and collegiality. We know that a diverse workforce with unique experiences and backgrounds makes our team stronger. Our patients, members and community come from a wide variety of backgrounds, and it takes a diverse workforce to make better health easier for all. We are proud to be an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran.
nWe are an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer Women and Minorities are Encouraged to Apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability or their protected veteran status.
Worksite address
danville, PA, 17822, US
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