ICU-ED Clinical Pharmacist - Pharmacy Services Main
Listed on 2026-01-12
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Healthcare
Clinical Pharmacist
Penn State Health
- Hershey Medical Center
Location: US:
PA:
Hershey
Work Type: Full Time
FTE: 1.00
Shift: Varied
Hours: 8hr shifts
Recruiter Contact: Rebecca L. Stuckey
Join Our Dynamic Team at Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center!
Are you a highly motivated and adaptable clinical pharmacist seeking a challenging yet rewarding role? Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center is looking for an ICU-ED Clinical Pharmacist to join our mission-focused team. This is an exciting opportunity to provide direct patient care, contribute to a collaborative environment, and make a significant impact on patient outcomes.
What You'll Do- Participate in interdisciplinary rounding and direct patient care, applying your expertise to optimize pharmacotherapy for critically ill patients in both the Intensive Care Unit and Emergency Department.
- Serve as an active member of the adult code blue response team, providing essential pharmaceutical support during critical emergencies.
- Assist with precepting pharmacy learners, including pharmacy residents and students, shaping the next generation of pharmacy professionals.
- Contribute to impactful research projects, helping to advance pharmaceutical knowledge and improve patient care.
- Collaborate with peers and interdisciplinary colleagues to develop innovative initiatives that enhance patient care and safety.
- Rotating day and evening shifts
- Staffing every third weekend (day/evening rotation)
- One major and one minor holiday per calendar year
The ideal candidate will possess:
- A positive and team-focused attitude, thriving in a collaborative environment.
- Excellent people skills and a demonstrated ability to work effectively with diverse teams.
- The ability to manage and adapt to a rapidly changing healthcare setting, demonstrating resilience and flexibility.
- A strong desire to grow and learn new things, embracing continuous professional development.
Responsible for providing the prospective evaluation and monitoring of drug therapy and make patient specific recommendations to improve pharmacotherapy outcomes for hospitalized patients. Provide education regarding drug therapy to health care professionals, patients and caregivers as well as instruct and educate pharmacy students and pharmacy residents.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS- Bachelors of Science degree in Pharmacy or Doctorate Degree 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 required.
- Effective verbal communication skills, time management skills and ability to manage multiple priorities required.
- 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 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.
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