Summary

Coordinates efforts related to clinical pharmacy initiatives. Provides support to the Therapeutics Committee in areas related to formulary management, medication use, and regulatory initiatives. Monitors and assesses the activity of the Clinical Staff Pharmacists, residents, and/or students and plays an active role in their ongoing development. Completes drug information requests and participates in educational efforts related to medication use. Identifies, organizes, and completes performance improvement projects related to medication use.

Job description

Summary

Coordinates efforts related to clinical pharmacy initiatives. Provides support to the Therapeutics Committee in areas related to formulary management, medication use, and regulatory initiatives. Monitors and assesses the activity of the Clinical Staff Pharmacists, residents, and/or students and plays an active role in their ongoing development. Completes drug information requests and participates in educational efforts related to medication use. Identifies, organizes, and completes performance improvement projects related to medication use.

Job Duties

Ensures quality of care through formulary and/or medication management and quality improvement projects.
Evaluates patient medical profiles for appropriateness of medication therapy based upon patient specific medical history, age, and physical status, and makes/documents drug therapy recommendations.
Monitors, evaluates, and guides the provision of pharmaceutical care through staff/resident/student development and education.
Supports patient care functions of the network, especially in area of specialty.
Demonstrates a continual enhancement of clinical knowledge, professional development, and promotion of the pharmacy profession through training staff and/or students and residents.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Pharmacy or Doctorate in Pharmacy
3 years Pharmacist experience or 1 year PGY-1 Residency
Ability to accurately dispense and/or 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
BCPS - Board Certified Pharmacotherapy Specialist - State of Pennsylvania within 2 Years
RP - Registered Pharmacist - State of Pennsylvania

Company overview

Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN) is a major healthcare provider and hospital network based in Allentown, Pennsylvania, serving the Lehigh Valley and Northeastern Pennsylvania regions. Founded in 1899, LVHN operates as a comprehensive healthcare system with 13 hospital campuses, 28 health centers, numerous primary and specialty care physician practices, and multiple urgent care locations. The network's flagship facility, Lehigh Valley Hospital-Cedar Crest, is Pennsylvania's third-largest hospital and features the state's first Level One Trauma Center. LVHN provides a wide range of medical services including specialized institutes for cancer care, heart and vascular treatment, surgical excellence, orthopedics, and neuroscience. The network operates the third-largest heart surgery program in Pennsylvania, performing over 1,200 open-heart procedures annually, and maintains one of the state's largest cancer centers treating over 2,400 new patients each year. In August 2024, LVHN completed a merger with Jefferson Health, becoming part of a larger healthcare system with 32 hospitals and over 700 locations across Pennsylvania. Prior to the merger, LVHN was the largest employer in the Lehigh Valley metropolitan region, with approximately 20,000 employees dedicated to providing comprehensive healthcare services to the community.