$10,000 SIGN-ON BONUS - eligible to those that qualify Penn State Health -
St. Joseph Medical CenterLocation: US:PA: Reading
Work Type: Full Time
FTE: 1.00
Shift: Varied
Hours: 8-hour shifts
Recruiter Contact: Trevor Smith at
[email protected]SUMMARY OF POSITION:Emergency medicine (EM) pharmacists play a crucial role in the emergency department (ED), where expectations include both clinical and operational responsibilities, often in a fast-paced, unpredictable environment. These pharmacists work closely with physicians, nurses, respiratory therapists, and other staff in a high-pressure environment, ensuring that medication therapy is safe, effective, and tailored to individual patient needs.
Pharmacists in this area are responsible for both adult and pediatric patients and their expertise is leveraged during the most critical moments of patient care, including adult and pediatric trauma resuscitations, stroke alerts, and cardiac arrests. In addition, they are the go-to resource for complex medication dosing, toxicology, and antimicrobial stewardship in the ED.
Pharmacists in the ED participate in resuscitation efforts by preparing and delivering medications quickly and accurately, providing on-the-spot recommendations for drug selection, dosing, administration, and monitoring for patient of all ages. Support transitions of care, ensuring accurate medication reconciliation on admission and discharge.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATION(S):
- Doctorate degree Pharm D
- Must be licensed or eligible for licensure to practice pharmacy in the state of Pennsylvania.
- A PGY-2 Emergency Medicine or Critical Care residency with BCCCP or BCEMP required within one (1) year of hiring
- A PGY-1 general practice residency + three (3) years of relevant experience and BCCCP or BCEMP required within one (1) year of hiring
- Six (6) years of relevant experience and BCCCP or BCEMP required within one (1) year of hiring
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.
This job posting is a general outline of duties performed and is not to be misconstrued as encompassing all duties performed within the position. Eligibility for shift differential pay based on the terms outlined in company policy or union contract.