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Job description
A healthcare institution in Philadelphia, PA is seeking a dedicated pharmacist for a contract role lasting 3 to 6 months. This opportunity is ideal for pharmacists who are committed to providing high-quality pharmaceutical care in an academic medical center environment known for research, teaching, and serving an underserved urban community.
Location:
Philadelphia, PA
Schedule: AM Shift: 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM
5 days per week, 8 hours per day (40 hours/week)
Key Responsibilities: Review and verify medication orders from physicians and extenders, ensuring appropriateness of drug, dose, frequency, and route.
Assess patient allergies, medical history, drug interactions, and lab data for clinical conflicts before dispensing.
Manage medication inventory and provide drug information support to healthcare teams.
Supervise pharmacy students and technicians during medication preparation to guarantee safety and accuracy.
Collaborate with healthcare teams on patient care continuity and discharge planning.
Follow medication safety and quality assurance protocols diligently, including error reporting and response.
Qualifications and Desired Experience: Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy from an accredited College of Pharmacy; PharmD preferred.
Active Pennsylvania Pharmacist License in good standing.
Minimum of 1 year hospital or clinical practice experience; prior Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience (APPE) preferred.
Experience with EPIC Dispense Prep; familiarity with EPIC camera verification system a strong plus.
Sterile compounding and IV room experience required.
Basic Life Support certification preferred.
Ability to commit fully to a 3 to 6-month contract.
Strong problem-solving skills with focus on medication safety.
Adaptability and eagerness to work in a high-acuity, academic medical center setting.
Candidates should prepare to discuss their motivation for working at an academic medical center with a strong mission like Temple University Hospital, demonstrating genuine interest in academic medicine, urban community health, and trauma care.
This opportunity strictly offers contract employment-no permanent or full-time options will be considered.
If you are ready to contribute your expertise in a fast-paced, academically-focused environment and meet the qualifications, apply now to take the next step in your pharmaceutical career.
Worksite address
philadelphia, PA, 19117, US
Who can apply
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