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Pharmacist II - Acute Pharmacy, York Hospital - FT - Day Shift
WellSpan Health • York, PA 17405 • Posted 5 days ago
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Level II Pharmacists at WellSpan Health's York Hospital provide prescribed pharmaceuticals and drug information for patient care according to professional standards and practices. This role serves as a transitional position between the distributive and clinical domains within the pharmacy department, with responsibilities including medication order verification, pharmacy management, medication therapy management services, educational services, and participation in quality and safety initiatives. Advancement to Level III is possible based on job performance and meeting PCLP criteria.
Responsibilities
- Maintains the requirements in the PCLP Mandatory and Optional Criteria Grids for the Level I Pharmacist.
- Provides oversight of safe, accurate, and timely medication order verification.
- Provides pharmacy management and oversight of medications in all care locations.
- Provides medication therapy management services in collaboration with the health care team.
- Provides educational services to patients and healthcare providers.
- Participates in the training and education of pharmacy technicians, interns, students, and/or pharmacy residents.
- Provides medication event prevention, monitoring, and reporting.
- Utilizes technology to enhance patient safety.
- Participates in quality, safety, and performance initiatives related to medication use.
Qualifications
Required
- Bachelor's Degree in Pharmacy
- Completion of a PGY-1 residency or 3 years hospital experience
- Internal advancement from Level I Pharmacist
- Licensed Registered Pharmacist upon hire
About WellSpan Health
WellSpan Health operates in the healthcare industry, providing a wide range of medical services to individuals and families in central PA and northern MD. Their offerings include urgent care, primary care, specialty care such as orthopedics and neurosciences, as well as home care services and behavioral health support.
Full Job Description
Pharmacist II - Acute Pharmacy, York Hospital - FT - Day Shift
Location: York Hospital, York, PA
Schedule: Full Time
Schedule:
Full Time
Day Shift
Acute Pharmacy - York Hospital
General Summary
Level II Pharmacists provide prescribed pharmaceuticals and drug information as needed for patient care according to professional standards and practices. The Level II Pharmacist position is a transitional role between the distributive and clinical domains within the pharmacy department. Time spent in each domain is contingent upon the needs of each facility and department. Level II Pharmacists may advance to a Level III Pharmacist position based upon job performance and successful completion of the requirements for advancement established in the Pharmacist Career Ladder Program (PCLP) criteria grids.
Essential Functions:
+ Maintains the requirements located in the PCLP Mandatory and Optional Criteria Grids for the Level I Pharmacist.
+ Provides oversight of safe, accurate, and timely medication order verification including clarification of any medication orders with discrepancies prior to dispensing.
+ Provides pharmacy management and oversight of: - Integrity and security of medications in all care locations - Investigational drugs - Preparation of injectable chemotherapy - Medication wastage, returns, and recalls - Reconciliation of controlled substance wastage - Compounding of formulations - Automated dispensing cabinets - Medication label components and label quality
+ Provides medication therapy management services in collaboration with other members of the health care team including consultative services pursuant to the facility's available protocols which may include: - Pharmacokinetic evaluation, monitoring, and dosing (initiation and daily follow-up) - Total parenteral nutrition (TPN) consults - Anticoagulation initiation and follow-up pursuant to a consult - Renal dose adjustments - Intravenous to oral conversions - Additional clinical opportunities may be available based upon departmental needs, clinical experience, and performance, and may include unit-based pharmacist, antimicrobial stewardship, patient care rounds, or pain management team
+ Provides educational services to patients and healthcare providers regarding medication therapy and/or medication safety concerns.
+ Participates in the training and education of pharmacy technicians, interns, students, and/or pharmacy residents.
+ Provides medication event prevention, monitoring, and reporting with an increased emphasis on patient safety.
+ Utilizes technology to enhance patient safety by ensuring the proper distribution, monitoring, and use of medications. Participates in the assessment of technology.
+ Participates in quality, safety, and performance initiatives related to medication use at the organizational and departmental levels. Collaborates on operational system/process research activities.
+ Adheres to WellSpan Health's medication-use policies and standard work. Develops and modifies polices and standard work related to the use of medications within the health system. Participates in the health system's formulary process, ensuring an appropriate formulary system is in place.
Qualifications
Minimum Education:
+ Bachelors Degree Pharmacy Bachelor's Degree Required
Work Experience:
+ Completion of a PGY-1 residency. Required or
+ 3 years Hospital experience. Required or
+ Internal advancement from Level I Pharmacist. Required
Licenses:
+ Licensed Registered Pharmacist Upon Hire Required
Apply Now
You're unique and you belong here.
At WellSpan Health, we are committed to treating all applicants fairly and equitably, regardless of their job classification. If you require assistance or accommodation due to a disability, please reach out to us via email atcareers@wellspan.org. We will evaluate requests for accommodation on a case-by-case basis. Please note that we will only respond to inquiries related to reasonable accommodation from this email address. Rest assured, all requests for assistance or accommodation are handled confidentially, allowing applicants to share their needs openly and honestly with us.
WellSpan Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy and intention of the System to maintain consistent and equal treatment toward applicants and employees of all job classifications without regard to age, sex, race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, transgender status, national origin, ancestry, veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected characteristic.
Location: York Hospital, York, PA
Schedule: Full Time
Schedule:
Full Time
Day Shift
Acute Pharmacy - York Hospital
General Summary
Level II Pharmacists provide prescribed pharmaceuticals and drug information as needed for patient care according to professional standards and practices. The Level II Pharmacist position is a transitional role between the distributive and clinical domains within the pharmacy department. Time spent in each domain is contingent upon the needs of each facility and department. Level II Pharmacists may advance to a Level III Pharmacist position based upon job performance and successful completion of the requirements for advancement established in the Pharmacist Career Ladder Program (PCLP) criteria grids.
Essential Functions:
+ Maintains the requirements located in the PCLP Mandatory and Optional Criteria Grids for the Level I Pharmacist.
+ Provides oversight of safe, accurate, and timely medication order verification including clarification of any medication orders with discrepancies prior to dispensing.
+ Provides pharmacy management and oversight of: - Integrity and security of medications in all care locations - Investigational drugs - Preparation of injectable chemotherapy - Medication wastage, returns, and recalls - Reconciliation of controlled substance wastage - Compounding of formulations - Automated dispensing cabinets - Medication label components and label quality
+ Provides medication therapy management services in collaboration with other members of the health care team including consultative services pursuant to the facility's available protocols which may include: - Pharmacokinetic evaluation, monitoring, and dosing (initiation and daily follow-up) - Total parenteral nutrition (TPN) consults - Anticoagulation initiation and follow-up pursuant to a consult - Renal dose adjustments - Intravenous to oral conversions - Additional clinical opportunities may be available based upon departmental needs, clinical experience, and performance, and may include unit-based pharmacist, antimicrobial stewardship, patient care rounds, or pain management team
+ Provides educational services to patients and healthcare providers regarding medication therapy and/or medication safety concerns.
+ Participates in the training and education of pharmacy technicians, interns, students, and/or pharmacy residents.
+ Provides medication event prevention, monitoring, and reporting with an increased emphasis on patient safety.
+ Utilizes technology to enhance patient safety by ensuring the proper distribution, monitoring, and use of medications. Participates in the assessment of technology.
+ Participates in quality, safety, and performance initiatives related to medication use at the organizational and departmental levels. Collaborates on operational system/process research activities.
+ Adheres to WellSpan Health's medication-use policies and standard work. Develops and modifies polices and standard work related to the use of medications within the health system. Participates in the health system's formulary process, ensuring an appropriate formulary system is in place.
Qualifications
Minimum Education:
+ Bachelors Degree Pharmacy Bachelor's Degree Required
Work Experience:
+ Completion of a PGY-1 residency. Required or
+ 3 years Hospital experience. Required or
+ Internal advancement from Level I Pharmacist. Required
Licenses:
+ Licensed Registered Pharmacist Upon Hire Required
Apply Now
You're unique and you belong here.
At WellSpan Health, we are committed to treating all applicants fairly and equitably, regardless of their job classification. If you require assistance or accommodation due to a disability, please reach out to us via email atcareers@wellspan.org. We will evaluate requests for accommodation on a case-by-case basis. Please note that we will only respond to inquiries related to reasonable accommodation from this email address. Rest assured, all requests for assistance or accommodation are handled confidentially, allowing applicants to share their needs openly and honestly with us.
WellSpan Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy and intention of the System to maintain consistent and equal treatment toward applicants and employees of all job classifications without regard to age, sex, race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, transgender status, national origin, ancestry, veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected characteristic.
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