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Lehigh Valley Health Network

Pediatric Clinical Staff Pharmacist

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A Clinical Pharmacist provides medications to patients and educates patients and physicians on the proper use of medications. Works in a clinical setting, directly with physicians and other health professionals, often granted patient care privileges and responsibility of assisting in patient care management. Usually requires a Doctor of Pharmacy degree.

$142,513 / year median in Pennsylvania

-1% projected decline

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Job Description

Imagine a career at one of the nation's most advanced health networks.

Be part of an exceptional health care experience. Join the inspired, passionate team at Lehigh Valley Health Network, a nationally recognized, forward-thinking organization offering plenty of opportunity to do great work.

LVHN has been ranked among the "Best Hospitals" by U.S. News & World Report for 23 consecutive years. We're a Magnet(tm) Hospital, having been honored five times with the American Nurses Credentialing Center's prestigious distinction for nursing excellence and quality patient outcomes in our Lehigh Valley region. Finally, Lehigh Valley Hospital
  • Cedar Crest, Lehigh Valley Hospital
  • Muhlenberg, Lehigh Valley Hospital
  • Hazleton, and Lehigh Valley Hospital
  • Pocono each received an 'A' grade on the Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group in 2020, the highest grade in patient safety.
These recognitions highlight LVHN's commitment to teamwork, compassion, and technology with an unrelenting focus on delivering the best health care possible every day.

Whether you're considering your next career move or your first, you should consider Lehigh Valley Health Network.
  • This position is for our pediatric core group
  • SummaryProvides quality pharmaceutical care, and fills/dispenses medications in accordance with the latest pharmacy standard practices.
Reviews prescriptions and medication orders for appropriateness and compatibility with current therapy, disease states, drug allergies, adverse drug effects, duplication of therapy and compliance to ensure patients' medication therapy is safe, effective, timely, and free from drug-related problems. Communicates with all healthcare professionals and patients concerning medical care to ensure safety and effectiveness. Provides direction to technical staff and participates in performance enhancement initiatives.

Job DutiesPrepares and dispenses medications for infant, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients.

Evaluates evidence-based literature to offer appropriate clinical recommendations in order to optimize drug selection and individualization of therapy.

Ensures and executes policies and procedures that ensure appropriate, cost-effective, and safe medication use.

Performs clinical medication surveillance, documents interventions, reports adverse drug reactions and medication errors.

Coordinates the activities of pharmacy technicians engaged in the preparation, labeling, and delivery of medications and other pharmaceutical supplies.

Counsels/Provides drug information pertaining to medications, drug usage, and compatibility to physicians, nurses, other healthcare professionals, and patients in accordance with OBRA or other regulatory standards.

Weighs, measures, and prepares sterile and non-sterile medication products utilizing appropriate tools and equipment.

Acts as a resource or consultant to other healthcare professionals regarding appropriateness, availability, cost, and/or alternativeness to therapies.

Minimum QualificationsDoctorate Pharmacy orBachelor's Degree PharmacyAbility to accurately dispense and monitor medications.

Ability to work effectively in a team environment.

Ability to make independent judgments under stressful situations at times.

Knowledge of laws, regulations, and accreditation standards related to the distribution and control of scheduled and non-scheduled drugs and pharmacy security.

RP
  • Registered Pharmacist
  • State of Pennsylvania Upon HirePreferred Qualifications2 years relevant pharmacist experience or1 year PGY1 pharmacy residencyFamiliarity with common pharmacy technologies, both software and hardware.
BCPS
  • Board Certified Pharmacotherapy Specialist
  • Board of Pharmacy Specialties Upon HirePhysical DemandsLift and carry 25 lbs. frequent sitting/standing, frequent keyboard use,
  • patient care providers may be required to perform activities specific to their role including kneeling, bending, squatting and performing CPR.
Job Description Disclaimer:
This position description provides the major duties/responsibilities, requirements and working conditions for the position. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current position, however management reserves the right to revise or change as necessary to meet organizational needs. Other responsibilities may be assigned when circumstances require.

Lehigh Valley Health Network is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with, and where applicable, in addition to federal, state and local employment regulations, Lehigh Valley Health Network will provide employment opportunities to all persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or other such protected classes as may be defined by law. All personnel actions and programs will adhere to this policy. Personnel actions and programs include, but are not limited to recruitment, selection, hiring, transfers, promotions, terminations, compensation, benefits, educational programs and/or social activities.
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