Summary

Provides quality pharmaceutical care, and fills/dispenses medications in accordance with the latest pharmacy standard practices. Reviews prescriptions and medication orders for appropriateness and compatibility with current therapy, disease states, drug allergies, adverse drug effects, duplication of therapy and compliance to ensure patients' medication therapy is safe, effective, timely, and free from drug-related problems. Communicates with all healthcare professionals and patients concerning medical care to ensure safety and effectiveness. Provides direction to technical staff and participates in performance enhancement initiatives.

Job description

Summary

Provides quality pharmaceutical care, and fills/dispenses medications in accordance with the latest pharmacy standard practices. Reviews prescriptions and medication orders for appropriateness and compatibility with current therapy, disease states, drug allergies, adverse drug effects, duplication of therapy and compliance to ensure patients' medication therapy is safe, effective, timely, and free from drug-related problems. Communicates with all healthcare professionals and patients concerning medical care to ensure safety and effectiveness. Provides direction to technical staff and participates in performance enhancement initiatives.

Job Duties

Prepares and dispenses medications for infant, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients.
Evaluates evidence-based literature to offer appropriate clinical recommendations in order to optimize drug selection and individualization of therapy.
Ensures and executes policies and procedures that ensure appropriate, cost-effective, and safe medication use.
Performs clinical medication surveillance, documents interventions, reports adverse drug reactions and medication errors.
Coordinates the activities of pharmacy technicians engaged in the preparation, labeling, and delivery of medications and other pharmaceutical supplies.
Counsels/Provides drug information pertaining to medications, drug usage, and compatibility to physicians, nurses, other healthcare professionals, and patients in accordance with OBRA or other regulatory standards.
Weighs, measures, and prepares sterile and non-sterile medication products utilizing appropriate tools and equipment.
Acts as a resource or consultant to other healthcare professionals regarding appropriateness, availability, cost, and/or alternativeness to therapies.

Minimum Qualifications

Doctorate Pharmacy or Bachelor's Degree Pharmacy
Ability to accurately dispense and 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.
RP - Registered Pharmacist - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire

Preferred Qualifications

2 years relevant pharmacist experience or 1 year PGY1 pharmacy residency
Familiarity with common pharmacy technologies, both software and hardware.
BCPS - Board Certified Pharmacotherapy Specialist - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire

Requirements

Doctorate Pharmacy or Bachelor's Degree Pharmacy
Ability to accurately dispense and 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
RP - Registered Pharmacist - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire

Benefits

Health care experience
Professional development opportunities

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.