Hospital Pharmacist - State College, Pennsylvania

A rewarding opportunity is available for a Staff Pharmacist to engage in both inpatient and ambulatory care roles within a dynamic hospital environment in State College, PA. This role offers a unique chance to enhance clinical expertise across multiple pharmacy settings, supported by a Director of Pharmacy dedicated to fostering your professional growth and career direction.

Key Responsibilities:

• Accurately review and enter medication orders, ensuring patient safety.
• Dispense medications promptly and precisely.
• Provide timely, evidence-based drug information to healthcare teams.
• Document clinical monitoring and evaluations through pharmacy systems and surveillance programs.
• Oversee sterile compounding activities, ensuring aseptic technique and accuracy.
• Prepare high-risk medications including narcotic infusions and cytotoxic chemotherapy drugs.
• Perform drug therapy monitoring and pharmacist-managed consults according to established protocols.
• Facilitate and document ambulatory care drug therapy decisions via recommendations and collaborative practice agreements when rotating in ambulatory settings.

Qualifications and Desired Experience:

• Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy or PharmD required.
• Completion of PGY1 residency or a minimum of 3 years clinical pharmacy experience.
• Licensed pharmacist in Pennsylvania or eligible to obtain licensure.
• Experience with Meditech system preferred.
• Strong clinical judgment and ability to adapt between inpatient and ambulatory care roles.

Location Highlights:

• Situated in State College, PA, a vibrant college town home to Penn State University.
• Offers a beautiful community environment with relocation assistance available on a case-by-case basis.

Schedule:

• Primarily daytime 8-hour shifts, with variable days and occasional afternoons.

This direct hire position provides an excellent path for clinical advancement with supportive leadership and a collaborative team environment. Candidates ready to expand their pharmacy skills in a growing hospital setting are encouraged to apply today and take the next step in their pharmacy career.