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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS

University Health Services (a division of Student Affairs) is seeking to hire 2 part-time Pharmacists to work in our on-campus pharmacy (no remote or hybrid options). Our pharmacists provide professional pharmacy services including counseling and education to Penn State students, staff, faculty, and retirees. Pharmacists are expected to follow the governing board laws and regulations as well as University rules and guidance. This position supports UHS, several Penn State departments, and outreach units across the University's Commonwealth campuses. Each position requires a minimum commitment of 16 hours per week. Work schedules are based on business needs and are generally assigned between 7:30 a.m. and 6:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, with occasional Saturday shift (8am-4pm) as needed to support pharmacy operations.

Job Responsibilities:

• Carefully review and fill all prescription orders, including administering immunizations for patients and customers.
• Advise patient of Drug Utilization Review (DUR), which includes appropriate dosing, and duration of use, drug interactions, allergy warnings, and drug compatibility
• Engage in quality assurance activities, reviewing orders for accuracy of input as well as the physical filling of all prescriptions
• Evaluate daily business; consider staffing levels and other factors to maintain efficient operations
• Communicate in an effective and professional manner with co-workers, chief pharmacist, prescribers, nurses, other healthcare professionals, and entities
• Ensure compliance obligations are met in all aspects of business
• Maintain required professional licensures with the PA State Board of Pharmacy, including the completion of continuing education hours and training
• Maintain accurate records of controlled substance and narcotic inventory and appropriately return expired or unsalable controlled substances to Inmar for credit and proper destruction
• Coordinate the pharmacy opening and closing process and ensure all work is completed at the end of the day; prepare the pharmacy for the following days' business and verify the physical security of the pharmacy at closing

BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES

Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.

CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS

Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988, Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security, such as those concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. The ASR is available for review here.

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Penn State is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact 814-865-1473. Penn State is committed to and accountable for advancing equity, respect, and belonging. We embrace individual uniqueness, as well as a culture of belonging that supports equity initiatives, leverages the educational and institutional benefits of inclusion in society, and provides opportunities for engagement intended to help all members of the community thrive. We value belonging as a core strength and an essential element of the university's teaching, research, and service mission. Federal Contractors Labor Law Poster PA State Labor Law Poster Penn State Policies Copyright Information Hotlines There's a reason Penn State consistently ranks among the top one percent of the world's universities. Across 24 campuses, our 100,000 students and 40,000 faculty and staff know the real measure of success goes beyond the classroom - it's the positive impact made on communities across the world. Our ideals stem from our origins as Pennsylvania's sole land-grant institution, which allow us to continue to bring positive impact to humanity through our teaching, research, and engagement mission. And across the world is a community of Penn Staters - more than half a million strong - driven by that same spirit to serve our local and global communities. At Penn State, passion is met with collaboration in an environment that is rooted in shared pride for the accomplishments of our fellow students, faculty, staff, and alumni. Penn Staters cheer each other on to build a culture committed to service and engagement. Our University values represent our core ethical aspirations for all our daily activities and actions as students, faculty, staff, and volunteers at Penn State. Our values are as follows; Integrity, Respect, Responsibility, Discovery, Excellence, and Community. We Are Penn State. One Community. Impacting Many.