Inpatient Pharmacist - PRN
Not Disclosed•Per-DiemOn-site
location_onGeorge Street, Dover Township, York County, Pennsylvania, 17315, United States
About the Role
Level I Pharmacists at WellSpan Health provide prescribed pharmaceuticals and drug information essential for patient care, adhering to professional standards and practices. This role encompasses routine distributive and clinical services, with time allocation in each domain determined by the specific needs of the facility and department.
The position serves as a foundational step in the Pharmacist Career Ladder Program (PCLP). Level I Pharmacists are expected to maintain the requirements outlined in the PCLP Mandatory and Optional Criteria Grids, with the opportunity to advance to a Level II Pharmacist position based on job performance and successful completion of established advancement criteria.
Day in the Life
In this role, you will provide oversight of safe, accurate, and timely medication order verification, clarifying any discrepancies prior to dispensing. You will manage pharmacy operations, ensuring the integrity and security of medications across all care locations, including the handling of investigational drugs, injectable chemotherapy preparation, and controlled substance reconciliation.
You will collaborate with the healthcare team to deliver medication therapy management services, which may include pharmacokinetic evaluations, Total Parenteral Nutrition (TPN) consults, anticoagulation management, renal dose adjustments, and IV-to-oral conversions. Additionally, you will educate patients and providers on medication therapy and safety, utilizing technology to enhance patient safety and reporting medication events to prevent future occurrences.
A core expectation of this role is a commitment to patient, visitor, and staff safety. You will actively participate in safety education programs, root cause analyses, and error reduction initiatives while maintaining professional growth through seminars and workshops to stay current with industry trends.
Work location
Work model: On-site
George Street, Dover Township, York County, Pennsylvania, 17315, United States
Dover Township, Pennsylvania
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Skills, education and keywords
Skills: Pharmacy, Medication Order Verification, Medication Therapy Management, Pharmacokinetic Evaluation, Total Parenteral Nutrition, Anticoagulation, Renal Dose Adjustments, Intravenous To Oral Conversions, Compounding, Root Cause Analyses.
Education: Bachelor's Degree in Pharmacy required.
Frequently asked questions about Inpatient Pharmacist - PRN at WellSpan Health
What does a Inpatient Pharmacist - PRN at WellSpan Health do?expand_more
In this Inpatient Pharmacist - PRN at WellSpan Health role, you will provide educational services to patients and healthcare providers on medication safety; assist in preparing required reports by compiling information; manage medication wastage, returns, recalls, and controlled substance reconciliation; and monitor and report medication events to enhance patient safety.
What are the requirements for this Inpatient Pharmacist - PRN role?expand_more
To qualify for the Inpatient Pharmacist - PRN at WellSpan Health position, applicants should have: Bachelor's Degree in Pharmacy; Less than 1 year hospital experience; Licensed Registered Pharmacist; and Completion of a pharmacy program from an accredited school of pharmacy.
Where is the Inpatient Pharmacist - PRN role at WellSpan Health located?expand_more
Inpatient Pharmacist - PRN at WellSpan Health is based in George Street, Dover Township, York County, Pennsylvania, 17315, United States. This is a on-site role.