Acute Care, Anesthesiology, Auditing, Biotech and Pharmaceutical, Drug Dispensing, Healthcare, Hospital Systems, Inventory Levels, Inventory Management, Maintain Compliance, Medications, On Call, Order Processing, Patient Care, Pharmacy, Pyxis, Quality Management, Quality Metrics, Regulatory Compliance, Stewardship, Trend Analysis
Meadowbrook, Pennsylvania
All individuals, within the scope of their position are responsible to perform their job in light of the Mission & Values of the Health System. Regardless of position, every job contributes to the challenge of providing health care. There is an ongoing responsibility for ensuring that the values of Respect, Compassion, Justice, Hospitality, Holistic Approach, Stewardship and Collaboration are present in our interactions with one another and in the services, we provide.
SUMMARY OF JOB:
Pharmacist – Staffing [EVENING SHIFT]
- Perform central pharmacy staffing functions including order verification, dispensing, and distribution activities, with evening coverage to support safe and efficient inpatient operations.
- Serve as the point person for code trays and anesthesia/OR inventory management (including but not limited to pyxis optimization) by conducting daily drug distribution to critical areas, conducting prospective narcotic audits, and ensuring compliance with all regulatory and quality standards.
- Review, investigate, and document narcotic discrepancies daily
- Support medication distribution processes through actively managing Pyxis (i.e., loading meds, outdates), checking cart fills, and optimization of inventory levels to meet patient care needs.
- Monitor and trend daily reports of patients’ own medications, acting to address and prevent therapy interruptions and ensure continuity of care during hospitalization.
- Conduct prospective and retrospective reviews of opioid prescribing and administration to identify opportunities for intervention and quality improvement.
- Provide staffing coverage for evening shift, work every 4th weekend evening, and on-call as needed, supporting key functions such as order entry, IV room operations, and participation in departmental projects (e.g., drug use evaluations [DUE]) and initiatives aligned with patient care goals.
- Responsible to actively coordinate, on a day-to-day basis, the provision of high quality, comprehensive pharmaceutical care to the patients of the Holy Redeemer Health System (HRHS), in compliance with legal, regulatory and professional standards. This includes drug distribution function, as well as clinical (cognitive) activities plus educational functions, all provided under the auspices of the HRHS Mission and Values.
- All individuals, within the scope of their position are responsible to perform their job in light of the Mission & Values of the Health System. Regardless of position, every job contributes to the challenge of providing health care. There is an ongoing responsibility for ensuring that the values of Respect, Compassion, Justice, Hospitality, Holistic Approach, Stewardship and Collaboration are present in our interactions with one another and in the services, we provide.
RECRUITMENT REQUIREMENTS:
Prior experience in an acute care hospital or healthcare system preferred.
Ability to work rotating day & evening shifts, including weekends and holidays.
Completion of an ASHP-accredited residency desirable but not required.
LICENSE AND REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS:
Graduate of an accredited school of pharmacy with an entry-level pharmacy degree (B.Sc. or Pharm.D.).
Pennsylvania pharmacist licensure in good standing (or eligibility for licensure).
One hour of annual stroke education.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY:
Redeemer Health is an equal opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination in employment due to race, color, gender, religion, creed, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability veteran status or any other protected classification required by law.