Clinical Pharmacist - Pharmacy Services Main

Clinical Pharmacist – Pharmacy Services Main

Location:

Hershey, PA (Penn State Hershey Medical Center, part of Penn State Health)

Work Type:
Full Time
FTE: 1.00

Shift: Varied (Day/Evening Rotation)
Recruiter Contact:
Rebecca L. Stuckey (rstuckey.edu)

Responsible for the prospective evaluation and monitoring of drug therapy and for making patient‑specific recommendations to improve pharmacotherapy outcomes for hospitalized patients. Provides education regarding drug therapy to health‑care professionals, patients, and caregivers, and instructs and educates pharmacy students and pharmacy residents.

• Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy or Doctorate in Pharmacy required.
• ASHP‑Accredited PGY‑1 Pharmacy residency or 3 years of relevant clinical pharmacy experience required.
• Active and valid PA licensure or eligibility as a pharmacist required.

• Ability to prioritize and organize daily activities to meet patient care needs.
• Effective verbal communication skills, time‑management skills, and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Ability to analyze clinical data and perform calculations.
• Computer and Microsoft Office skills required.
• Extensive knowledge of pharmacotherapy required.
• Attention to detail and critical‑thinking skills required.
• Effective mentoring and precepting abilities required.

Penn State Health offers exceptional opportunities to learn and grow, exposure to a wide patient population, and the ability to provide individualized, innovative, and specialized care to patients in the community.

Penn State Health offers an exceptional benefits package including medical, dental, and vision with no waiting period, plus a Total Rewards Program that includes:

• Employee Wellness Programs, Fitness Discounts (University Fitness Center, Peloton).
• Generous Paid Time Off, Personal Time, and Paid Parental Leave.
• Retirement, Extended Illness Bank, Life Insurance, and Identity Theft Protection.
• Competitive Pay, Tuition Reimbursement, and PAWS UP employee recognition program.
• HR Solution Center, Learning, and Organizational Development support and a Virtual Benefits Orientation.

Union:
Non‑Bargained

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 is based on the terms outlined in company policy or union contract. All individuals (including current employees) selected for a position will undergo a background check appropriate for the position's responsibilities.

Penn State Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any protected class including disability or veteran status. Penn State Health’s policies and objectives are in direct compliance with all federal and state constitutional provisions, laws, regulations, guidelines, and executive orders that prohibit or outlaw discrimination.