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Description
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?
nHUP's Central Fill Specialty Pharmacy is looking for a Lead Pharmacist to work full time, evening shift! Shift hours are 4pm-12:30am.
nSummary:
nnnThe Lead Pharmacist shall be responsible for the day-to-day management of the assigned area, to include but not limited to staffing, scheduling, personnel management, staff performance improvement, inventory management, customer service, analyzing and recommending improvements to pharmacy operations, and coordination of the assigned area of pharmacy services.
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nnWhile observing and managing the daily operations of assigned pharmacy services, the Lead Pharmacist will ensure compliance of all policy, procedures and regulatory agency requirements.
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n nResponsibilities:
nnnMaintain and supervise daily pharmacy work flow for assigned area throughout the shift ensuring all assigned work is completed and / or transitioned appropriately to the next shift
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nnResolve staff and operational issues, and communicate to upper level management as needed
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nnManage technology issues and appropriately escalate as needed
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nnManage staff coverage and attendance, ensuring appropriate coverage by way of contacting appropriate staff for replacements, effectively redistributing tasks to appropriate personnel when needed, and discuss with designated manager as necessary
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nnEstablish daily goals for the designated team to ensure performance expectations are accomplished in a timely manner. Address staff performance, where necessary. Escalate challenges to ensure individual and operational success in a timely manner. Monitor and document staff performance with the goal of assisting with performance evaluations in a timely manner
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nnManage purchasing and inventory issues including loaning/borrowing medications, managing blood factor product consignment, receipt of controlled drug orders and emergency deliveries, and document and communicate appropriately
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nnReview, evaluate, and approve or deny non-formulary requests when Drug Information services are unavailable
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nnAccess outpatient pharmacy after-hours as needed
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nnComplete shift sign-out with concise listing to include but not limited to the following categories: loaned and borrowed medications, sick calls, schedule changes, production, non-formulary approvals/rejections, etc.
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nnParticipate in PennChart Integrated Computer testing when necessary
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nnConduct nursing orientation sessions as needed
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nnMaintain competency as a clinical pharmacist and can function in multiple areas of the department
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n nCredentials:
nnActive PA Pharmacist License (Required)
n nEducation or Equivalent Experience:
nnnBachelor's degree in pharmacy OR PharmD (Required)
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nnAt least 2 years of Hospital pharmacy experience (Required)
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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.
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Worksite address
philadelphia, PA, 19117, US
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