Penn State Health - Hershey Medical Center

Location: US:PA: Hershey
Work Type: PRN
FTE: 0.001
Shift: Day
Hours: 8
Recruiter Contact: Rebecca L. Stuckey at rstuckey@pennstatehealth.psu.edu

SUMMARY OF POSITION:

The PRN Specialty/Mail Order Pharmacist provides pharmaceutical care and operational support in a non-retail, centralized dispensing environment. This position is responsible for the safe and accurate preparation, verification, and dispensing of specialty and mail order prescriptions while ensuring compliance with all regulatory and accreditation standards. The pharmacist collaborates with clinical staff, providers, and patients to optimize medication therapy, improve adherence, and deliver a high-quality patient experience.

Responsibilities

• Verify prescriptions for appropriateness, accuracy, and compliance with federal and state regulations.
• Provide clinical review for drug interactions, therapeutic duplications, contraindications, and dosing accuracy.
• Ensure accurate preparation and timely dispensing of specialty and mail order prescriptions.
• Support mail order fulfillment including verification of packaging, labeling, and shipping processes.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, case managers, and pharmacy technicians to coordinate care and resolve medication-related issues.
• Document clinical interventions, patient interactions, and outcomes in accordance with organizational and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain knowledge of specialty disease states (e.g., oncology, rheumatology, infectious disease, neurology) and emerging therapies.
• Uphold all URAC/ACHC/other accreditation standards and contribute to continuous quality improvement initiatives.
• Serve as a resource for pharmacy technicians and support staff regarding clinical or operational questions.
• Perform additional duties as assigned to support pharmacy operations.

PRN/As Needed: Flexible schedule to provide coverage during peak volume, staff absences, or special projects. Monday thru Friday Day Shift. 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION(S):

• B.S. or Pharm.D. degree in pharmacy required. 
• Current Pennsylvania Licensure or eligibility required. 
• Previous hospital pharmacy experience preferred. 
• Must be an effective communicator and have excellent time management and conflict resolution skills.

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 fundamentally committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff. We believe diversity is unapologetically expressing itself through every person's perspectives and lived experiences. We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, veteran status, and family medical or genetic information. 

Union: Non Bargained

About Penn State Health

At Penn State Health, our mission is to enhance the quality of life and serve our community through improved health, the education of health professionals, and the discovery of knowledge. For us, service excellence is not only for our patients but also our employees. It means valuing each and every employee.

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