Clinical Pharmacist - Per Diem
Not Disclosed•Full-TimeOn-site
location_onRace Street Meetinghouse, 1501, Cherry Street, Logan Square, Center City, Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, 19103, United States
About Jefferson Health
Nationally ranked, Jefferson is reimagining health care and higher education to create unparalleled value. With a workforce of more than 65,000 people, we are dedicated to providing the highest-quality, compassionate clinical care, preparing tomorrow's professional leaders, and creating new knowledge through research. Jefferson Health serves patients through millions of encounters each year across 32 hospital campuses and over 700 outpatient locations throughout the Philadelphia, Lehigh Valley, and Northeastern Pennsylvania regions.
About the Role
The Clinical Pharmacist serves as a vital guardian of patient safety by overseeing the medication distribution system and ensuring every prescription is indicated, effective, safe, and convenient. This role goes beyond dispensing; it involves actively identifying, preventing, and resolving drug therapy problems to optimize patient outcomes. You will interact with colleagues, visitors, and staff in alignment with Jefferson's core values, ensuring compliance with hospital policies and the Pharmacy & Therapeutics Committee's formulary.
In this position, you will monitor patients for their response to medications and document any sentinel events, near misses, or adverse drug reactions. A key part of your day involves training and precepting the next generation of pharmacists, including residents, interns, technicians, and student pharmacists. You will provide care tailored to the chronological age, developmental stage, and cultural background of every patient you serve.
Equal Opportunity
Jefferson is committed to providing equal educational and employment opportunities for all persons without regard to age, race, color, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, military status, veteran status, handicap, or disability.
Work location
Work model: On-site
Race Street Meetinghouse, 1501, Cherry Street, Logan Square, Center City, Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, 19103, United States
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Key Responsibilities
- check_circleOversee the medication distribution system for the assigned area
- check_circleAssure the appropriateness of drug therapy and compliance with hospital policies
- check_circleMonitor patients for response to medications and document adverse events
- check_circleSupport implementation of processes to assure the quality of Pharmacy services
- check_circlePromote and assure compliance with the hospital formulary and P&T Committee policies
- check_circleTrain and precept student pharmacists, residents, and technicians
- check_circleIdentify, prevent, and resolve drug therapy problems for patients
Requirements
- verifiedDoctorate Doctor of Pharmacy or RPH
- verifiedKnowledge of pharmacokinetic principles
- verifiedRegistered Pharmacist license in Pennsylvania or New Jersey
- verifiedCertification based on primary work location
Nice to Have
1 year PGY1 Pharmacy Residency. Microsoft Word and Microsoft Outlook skills.
Benefits & Perks
check_circleMedical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, and supplemental insurancecheck_circleShort-term and long-term disability insurancecheck_circleFlexible spending accountscheck_circleRetirement plansTuition assistance and discounts at Thomas Jefferson University
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Skills, education and keywords
Skills: Pharmacokinetic Principles, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Outlook, Registered Pharmacist.
Education: Doctorate Doctor of Pharmacy required.
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In this Clinical Pharmacist - Per Diem at SURA - Southeastern Universities Research Association role, you will oversee the medication distribution system for the assigned area; assure the appropriateness of drug therapy and compliance with hospital policies; monitor patients for response to medications and document adverse events; and support implementation of processes to assure the quality of pharmacy services.
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To qualify for the Clinical Pharmacist - Per Diem at SURA - Southeastern Universities Research Association position, applicants should have: Doctorate Doctor of Pharmacy or RPH; Knowledge of pharmacokinetic principles; Registered Pharmacist license in Pennsylvania or New Jersey; and Certification based on primary work location.
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Clinical Pharmacist - Per Diem at SURA - Southeastern Universities Research Association is based in Race Street Meetinghouse, 1501, Cherry Street, Logan Square, Center City, Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, 19103, United States. This is a on-site role.
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SURA - Southeastern Universities Research Association has listed this Clinical Pharmacist - Per Diem role as on-site.
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Key skills for Clinical Pharmacist - Per Diem at SURA - Southeastern Universities Research Association include Pharmacokinetic Principles; Microsoft Word; Microsoft Outlook; and Registered Pharmacist.
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Educational requirements for this role: Doctorate Doctor of Pharmacy required.
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