Staff Pharmacist; Per Diem - Pharmacy Services Main

Penn State Health - Hershey Medical Center

Location: Hershey, PA
Work Type: PRN (Part-Recurring)
FTE: 0.001
Shift: Varied (Day, Evening, Every 3rd Weekend)
Shift Differentials: Evening $2.00/hour, Night $2.50/hour

Responsible for assuring safe, rational, and cost-effective drug therapy for patients within the Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center by ensuring the accuracy of drug dispensing, evaluating physician orders, monitoring drug therapy, communicating with all providers involved in the care of patients regarding pharmacotherapy issues, participating in assuring adherence to Medical Center drug use policy, and providing pharmacotherapy education and information for physicians, nurses, residents, students, and patients.

• B.S. or Pharm.
  
  D. degree in pharmacy required.
• Current Pennsylvania Licensure or eligibility required.
• Previous hospital pharmacy experience preferred.
• Effective communicator with excellent time management and conflict resolution skills.

• Able to sit occasionally; stand constantly; walk frequently.
• Able to lift 0‑10 lbs constantly; 11‑35 lbs occasionally.
• Able to carry 0‑10 lbs frequently; 11‑35 lbs occasionally.
• Able to push 0‑10 lbs constantly; 11‑20 lbs frequently; 21‑35 lbs occasionally.
• Able to pull 0‑20 lbs frequently; 21‑35 lbs occasionally.
• Able to climb occasionally; reach constantly.
• Able to use hands for simple/firm grasping.

• 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.

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.

All individuals (including current employees) selected for a position will undergo a background check appropriate for the position's responsibilities.