Job Description

Pharmacist Clinical Nights  

Benefits

$30,000 Sign-On Bonus 401 (k) with MatchPaid time offHealth Insurnace

 

Shift

Full-timeNights 9a-7p  7on/7 offRSWH Rotating Shifts Weekends Holidays
 

Job Summary 

The Clinical Pharmacist will be responsible for optimizing medication therapy, enhancing patient safety, and collaborating with healthcare providers to ensure the best possible outcomes for our patients. This role involves direct patient care in a hospital setting, requiring strong clinical skills and a commitment to excellence in pharmaceutical practice. 

Essential Functions

Medication Management: Conduct comprehensive medication reviews, assess patient medication regimens, and recommend adjustments based on clinical guidelines and individual patient needs.Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Work closely with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to develop and implement individualized medication therapy plans.Patient Education: Provide counseling to patients and their families regarding medication use, side effects, and adherence strategies, ensuring they understand their treatment plans.Clinical Protocols: Participate in the development and implementation of clinical protocols, pathways, and evidence-based guidelines to standardize medication use and improve patient care.Monitoring and Evaluation: Monitor patient outcomes, evaluate the effectiveness of therapy, and adjust medications as needed to enhance safety and efficacy.Documentation: Maintain accurate and timely documentation of clinical interventions, medication therapy management activities, and patient consultations in the electronic health record.Quality Improvement: Engage in quality improvement initiatives focused on medication safety, efficacy, and adherence, contributing to a culture of safety and excellence.Professional Development: Stay current with advancements in pharmacotherapy and participate in ongoing education and training activities.Performs other duties as assigned.Complies with all policies and standards.

Qualifications

Other Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) or Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy required andOther Pharmacy residency training (PGY1 or PGY2) preferredPost-graduate Year One Pharmacy Residency preferred orEquivalent hospital experience required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Interpersonal and communication skills necessary to address issues in a tactful and timely manner with all customer groupsConcentration and attention to detail - often under time pressuresSelf-driven, results-oriented with a positive outlook, and a clear focus on high clinical quality and business appropriateness.Excellent verbal and written communication skills.A natural forward planner who critically assesses own performance and is able to manage multiple projects.Mature, credible, reliable, tolerant, and determined.Empathic communicator, able to see things from the other person's point of view.Keen for new experience, responsibility and accountability.Team-player with the ability to persuade and sell ideas and concepts.

Licenses and Certifications

RPH - Registered Pharmacist Current State Pharmacist Licensure required andBCPS - Board Certified Pharmacotherapy Specialist or other BPS specialty preferred

Regional Hospital of Scranton is a 186-bed, acute care hospital nationally recognized for quality, especially in the areas of orthopedics, robotic surgery, cardiac care, stroke care, and neurology. Offering all private rooms, Regional is the first hospital in Pennsylvania to earn all four orthopedic certifications by The Joint Commission - hip fracture, and knee, hip, and shoulder replacement as well as advanced certification. Scranton is a city steeped in rich history, a vibrant arts scene, outdoor adventures, and a wide variety of delicious cuisine. "Every season is Peak Season" with a variety of activities any time of the year. There is always something to do and somewhere to go in Lackawanna County.

 

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