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Posted: 10-Oct-25
Location: Danville, Pennsylvania
Type: Full-time
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Internal Number: R-79936
Job Summary
This is an excellent opportunity to join our pharmacy leadership team and practice at the top of license! The Residency Program Director and Hematology Oncology Pharmacist provides quality pharmaceutical care defined as being responsible for assuring the provision of safe, efficacious and cost-effective drug therapy for all patients. The pharmacist will utilize integrated and routine communication with all health care professionals and patients concerning medical care and quality of life with the emphasis placed on the monitoring and documentation of specific pharmacotherapy outcomes. Provides assistance and in-depth drug information to medical personnel; performs operational/clinical functions or projects as assigned.Job Duties
Key Responsibilities:
1. Provide comprehensive pharmaceutical care in hematology and oncology, including medication order review, dosing, and monitoring for safety and efficacy.
2. Oversee the residency program, ensuring compliance with accreditation standards and fostering a high-quality learning environment.
3. Mentor and guide pharmacy residents, students, and staff, promoting professional development and clinical excellence.
4. Collaborate with medical and nursing staff to optimize medication therapy and resolve drug-related issues.
5. Participate in clinical rounds and provide expert consultation on drug therapy and pharmacokinetics.
6. Lead the development and implementation of evidence-based protocols and cost-effective medication use strategies.
7. Ensure accurate preparation and dispensing of medications, including sterile compounding using aseptic techniques.
8. Monitor and analyze medication utilization trends and financial performance to inform strategic decisions.
9. Coordinate and supervise pharmacy operations, ensuring efficient use of resources and adherence to departmental standards.
10. Provide oversight for staff performance management, recruitment, and competency development.
11. Deliver in-service education and drug information to healthcare professionals.
12. Ensure compliance with regulatory, accreditation, and corporate standards across clinical and operational activities.
13. Develop and manage budgets, business plans, and performance metrics for pharmacy services.
14. Maintain and audit collaborative practice agreements and clinical procedures in assigned areas.
15. Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives in patient care, operational efficiency, and staff engagement.
*As residency program director, the pharmacist is eligible for appointment within the Geisinger College of Health Sciences as Assistant Professor in the Department of Pharmacy and is also eligible for promotion within the College.
Work is typically performed in a clinical environment. Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures. The specific statements in this profile are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job. Additional competencies and skills outlined in any department-specific orientation will be considered essential to the performance of the job related to that position.
Position Details
Education
Bachelor's Degree-Pharmacy (Required), Doctoral Degree-Pharmacology (Preferred)Experience
Minimum of 7 years-Related work experience (Required)Certification(s) and License(s)
Licensed Pharmacist (Pennsylvania) - State of PennsylvaniaOUR PURPOSE & VALUES: Everything we do is about caring for our patients, our members, our students, our Geisinger family and our communities. KINDNESS: We strive to treat everyone as we would hope to be treated ourselves. EXCELLENCE: We treasure colleagues who humbly strive for excellence. LEARNING: We share our knowledge with the best and brightest to better prepare the caregivers for tomorrow. INNOVATION: We constantly seek new and better ways to care for our patients, our members, our community, and the nation. SAFETY: We provide a safe environment for our patients and members and the Geisinger family We offer healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and domestic partners. Perhaps just as important, from senior management on down, we encourage an atmosphere of collaboration, cooperation and collegiality. We know that a diverse workforce with unique experiences and backgrounds makes our team stronger. Our patients, members and community come from a wide variety of backgrounds, and it takes a diverse workforce to make better health easier for all. We are proud to be an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran.
We are an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer Women and Minorities are Encouraged to Apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability or their protected veteran status.