About this opportunity
Penn State Health lists this ED Pharmacy Specialist - Pharmacy opportunity in lancaster, Pennsylvania. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Invest in Your Future and Theirs: Beginning January 1, 2027, eligible full-time Penn State Health employees receive a 50% Penn State tuition discount for themselves and eligible dependents, including a spouse and children. The discount applies at Penn State University Park, Commonwealth Campuses, World Campus, and Penn College of Technology.
n*****$10,000 SIGN-ON BONUS - eligible to those that qualify *****
nPenn State Health - Lancaster Medical Center
nLocation: US:PA: Lancaster
nWork Type: Full Time
nFTE: 1.00
nShift: Evening
nHours: 7 on/7 off, 10:00a - 10:00p
nRecruiter Contact: Trevor Smith at (MAILTO:// )
nSUMMARY OF POSITION:
nEmergency medicine (EM) pharmacists play a crucial role in the emergency department (ED), where expectations include both clinical and operational responsibilities, often in a fast-paced, unpredictable environment. These pharmacists work closely with physicians, nurses, respiratory therapists, and other staff in a high-pressure environment, ensuring that medication therapy is safe, effective, and tailored to individual patient needs.
nPharmacists in this area are responsible for both adult and pediatric patients and their expertise is leveraged during the most critical moments of patient care, including adult and pediatric trauma resuscitations, stroke alerts, and cardiac arrests. In addition, they are the go-to resource for complex medication dosing, toxicology, and antimicrobial stewardship in the ED.
nPharmacists in the ED participate in resuscitation efforts by preparing and delivering medications quickly and accurately, providing on-the-spot recommendations for drug selection, dosing, administration, and monitoring for patient of all ages. Support transitions of care, ensuring accurate medication reconciliation on admission and discharge.
nMINIMUM QUALIFICATION(S):
nnnDoctorate degree Pharm D
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nnMust be licensed or eligible for licensure to practice pharmacy in the state of Pennsylvania.
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nnA PGY-2 Emergency Medicine or Critical Care residency with BCCCP or BCEMP required within one (1) year of hiring
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nnA PGY-1 general practice residency + three (3) years of relevant experience and BCCCP or BCEMP required within one (1) year of hiring
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nnSix (6) years of relevant experience and BCCCP or BCEMP required within one (1) year of hiring
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n nWHY PENN STATE HEALTH?
nPenn State Health offers exceptional opportunities to learn and grow, exposure to a wide patient population, and the ability to provide individualized, innovative, and specialized care to patients in the community.
nPenn State Health offers an exceptional benefits package including medical, dental and vision with no waiting period as well as a Total Rewards Program that highlights a few of the many additional offerings below:
nnnBe Well with Employee Wellness Programs, and Fitness Discounts (University Fitness Center, Peloton).
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nnBe Balanced with Generous Paid Time Off, Personal Time, and Paid Parental Leave.
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nnBe Secured with Retirement, Extended Illness Bank, Life Insurance, and Identity Theft Protection.
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nnBe Rewarded with Competitive Pay, Tuition Reimbursement, and PAWS UP employee recognition program.
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nnBe Supported by the HR Solution Center, Learning and Organizational Development and Virtual Benefits Orientation, Employee Exclusive Concierge Service for scheduling.
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n nWHY PENN STATE HEALTH LANCASTER MEDICAL CENTER?
nPenn State Health Lancaster Medical Center is a 341,000-square-foot 129-bed acute care hospital that will give residents of Lancaster and York counties enhanced access to Penn State Health's expertise and specialty services! Through our core values of Respect, Integrity, Teamwork, and Excellence, our team is committed to compassionate care for our diverse patient population, our community, and each other.
nYOU TAKE CARE OF THEM. WE'LL TAKE CARE OF YOU. State-of-the-art equipment, endless learning, and a culture of excellence - that's Penn State Health. But what makes our healthcare award-winning? That's all you.
nThis job posting is a general outline of duties performed and is not to be misconstrued as encompassing all duties performed within the position. Eligibility for shift differential pay based on the terms outlined in company policy or union contract. All individuals (including current employees) selected for a position will undergo a background check appropriate for the position's responsibilities.
nPenn State Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any protected class including disability or veteran status. Penn State Health's policies and objectives are in direct compliance with all federal and state constitutional provisions, laws, regulations, guidelines, and executive orders that prohibit or outlaw discrimination.
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nPosition ED Pharmacy Specialist - Pharmacy
nLocation US:PA:Lancaster | Pharmacy | Full Time
nReq ID 99310
Worksite address
lancaster, PA, 17622, US
Who can apply
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