Current Pennsylvania Licensure or eligibility required
Previous hospital pharmacy experience preferred
Responsibilities
Ensure safe and effective drug therapy for patients
Verify accuracy of drug dispensing and physician orders
Monitor drug therapy and communicate with healthcare providers
Educate physicians, nurses, residents, and patients on pharmacotherapy
Adhere to Medical Center drug use policies
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision coverage with no waiting period
Employee wellness programs and fitness discounts
Generous paid time off and paid parental leave
Retirement plans, life insurance, and identity theft protection
Tuition reimbursement and employee recognition programs
Support from HR and concierge services for scheduling
Full Job Description
$10,000 SIGN-ON BONUS - eligible to those that qualify
Penn State Health - Hershey Medical Center
Location: US:PA: Hershey Work Type: Full Time FTE: 1.00 Shift: Day Hours: 8 hour shifts Recruiter Contact: Melissa Leota at mleota@pennstatehealth.psu.edu
SUMMARY OF POSITION:
Responsible for assuring safe, rational, and cost effective drug therapy for patients within the Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center by assuring the accuracy of drug dispensing, physician order evaluation, monitoring of drug therapy, communicating with all providers involved in the care of patients with respect to pharmacotherapy issues, participating in assuring adherence to Medical Center drug use policy, and providing pharmacotherapy education and information for physicians, nurses, and residents, students, and patients.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATION(S):
Bachelor's degree in pharmacy required.
Current Pennsylvania Licensure or eligibility required.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATION(S):
Previous hospital pharmacy experience preferred
Penn State Health offers an exceptional benefits package including medical, dental and vision with no waiting period as well as a Total Rewards Program that highlights a few of the many additional offerings below:
Be Well with Employee Wellness Programs, and Fitness Discounts (University Fitness Center, Peloton).
Be Balanced with Generous Paid Time Off, Personal Time, and Paid Parental Leave.
Be Secured with Retirement, Extended Illness Bank, Life Insurance, and Identity Theft Protection.
Be Rewarded with Competitive Pay, Tuition Reimbursement, and PAWS UP employee recognition program.
Be Supported by the HR Solution Center, Learning and Organizational Development and Virtual Benefits Orientation, Employee Exclusive Concierge Service for scheduling.
Union: Non Bargained
About Penn State Health
Penn State Health is a multi-hospital health system serving patients and communities across central Pennsylvania. It is part of Penn State University and includes Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, Penn State Children's Hospital, and Penn State Cancer Institute. The health system provides a full range of medical services, including primary care, specialty care, and emergency care. Penn State Health is committed to advancing medical research and education, and is home to the Penn State College of Medicine.
