Job Description
Join our dynamic health system as a Clinical Staff/Ambulatory Pharmacist, providing comprehensive patient care services in both inpatient and outpatient settings. You will be responsible for ensuring the safe and effective use of medications while rotating through various roles such as anticoagulation and oncology clinic services. This position offers the opportunity to support diverse patient populations from geriatrics to pediatrics.
Key Details
- Assignment Type: Locum Tenens
- Setting: Hospital / Outpatient Clinic
- Start Date: ASAP
- Schedule: Varied
- Patient Population: Geriatric / Pediatric / All Ages
- Location: State College, PA
Benefits
- Weekly direct deposit
- Malpractice insurance with tail coverage
- Supportive credentialing assistance
- Lodging and mileage reimbursement (if applicable)
- Flexible scheduling
Job Responsibilities
- Perform order entry and verification, medication checking, and dispensing to ensure safe and effective medication use.
- Rotate into ambulatory roles such as anticoagulation clinic services or oncology as determined by management.
- Engage in patient care activities, supporting a wide variety of patient populations.
Qualifications
- Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy required; Doctor of Pharmacy preferred.
- Recent hospital experience preferred; pharmacy residency experience desired if rotating to ambulatory roles.
- Advanced practice certifications are a plus.
- Current license from the Pennsylvania State Board of Pharmacy or eligible for reciprocation within 90 days of hire.
- BLS certification required if rotating to the Anticoagulation Clinic.
Working Hours
- Varied shifts as determined by the facility's needs.
Skills
- In-depth knowledge of state and federal pharmacy laws.
- Strong interpersonal skills to interact positively with pharmacy technicians, pharmacists, providers, nurses, and other health professionals.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
