Penn State Health - Hershey Medical Center

Location: US:PA: Hershey
Work Type: Full Time
FTE: 1.00
Shift: Varied
Hours: Day shift with evening rotation and every third weekend
Recruiter Contact: Rebecca L. Stuckey at rstuckey@pennstatehealth.psu.edu

SUMMARY OF POSITION: 

The Internal Medicine / Surgery Clinical Pharmacist plays an integral role in optimizing medication therapy and improving patient outcomes across general medical and surgical services. This position involves active participation in interdisciplinary patient care rounds, where the pharmacist provides evidence-based pharmacotherapeutic recommendations, ensures safe and effective medication use, and supports transitions of care. 

Key Responsibilities: 

• Deliver direct patient care through comprehensive medication management in collaboration with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals 
• Participate in daily interdisciplinary rounds on assigned Med/Surg units 
• Monitor and adjust medication regimens based on clinical parameters, laboratory values, and evolving patient conditions 
• Precept and mentor pharmacy students and PGY1 residents as part of our training programs 
• Contribute to clinical research, quality improvement initiatives, and the development of protocols and guidelines that promote best practices in pharmacotherapy 

You will engage collaboratively with colleagues across various disciplines to implement innovative initiatives aimed at enhancing patient outcomes and fostering a culture of learning. Your responsibilities will include working in diverse clinical and operational settings within the department. We require a commitment to rotating day and evening shifts, as well as coverage for every third weekend and one major and one minor holiday per calendar year. Note: Day and evening shifts can include clinical and operational focused work, though preference for clinical shifts is given to clinical pharmacists. 

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.

WHY PENN STATE HEALTH?

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.

WHY PENN STATE HEALTH MILTON HERSHEY MEDICAL CENTER?

Penn State Hershey Medical Center is Central Pennsylvania?s only Academic Medical Center, Level 1 Regional Adult and Pediatric Trauma Center, and Tertiary Care Provider. As a four-time Magnet-designated hospital, Hershey Medical Center values the hard work and dedication that our employees exhibit every day. Through our core values of Respect, Integrity, Teamwork, and Excellence, our employees are a team committed to compassionate care for our diverse patient population, our community and each other. As a valued team member, we promote continued professional development, specialty certification, continuing education, and career growth.

YOU TAKE CARE OF THEM. WE?LL TAKE CARE OF YOU. State-of-the-art equipment, endless learning, and a culture of excellence ? that?s Penn State Health. But what makes our healthcare award-winning? That?s all you.

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 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.

Union: Non Bargained

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