About the position
Penn 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. Today 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? Penn Presbyterian Medical Center has a PRN Pharmacist opportunity! The Department features a very active Pharmacist Intervention Program where decentralized Pharmacists interact with the Medical and Nursing Staffs to promote rational, cost-effective therapy. Penn Presbyterian Medical Center also manages a very successful Antibiotic Management Program. Presbyterian is a major teaching site for the University of the Sciences in Philadelphia and several staff members have adjunct faculty status.
Responsibilities
- Providing comprehensive, quality medication management for patients of Penn Medicine through application of pharmacy practice standards
- Reviewing physician orders and dispensing medications and pharmaceutical preparations to inpatient and outpatient areas of the hospital
- Maintaining accurate patient profiles and monitoring and helping manage drug therapies in order to achieve positive patient outcomes
- Overseeing pharmacy technicians and students and ensuring accuracy of their work prior to dispensing
- Adhering to Pharmacy Policies, Procedures, and organizational goals and objectives
- Performing duties in accordance with Penn Medicine and entity values, policies, and procedures
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science degree in Pharmacy or Doctor of Pharmacy degree from an accredited College of Pharmacy required
- Valid and active PA license in good standing required
- Understanding of the Joint Commission and Department of Health process required
- Strong communication skills with all levels of staff and personnel required
- Must demonstrate the ability to perform dosage calculations required
- PGY 1 Residency Graduate preferred
- 2 - 4 years of Experience preferred
- Inpatient Hospital Experience preferred
Benefits
- Comprehensive compensation and benefits program
- Prepaid tuition assistance program
