Tracking Code: 205898

Pharmacist - Waynesboro Acute Pharmacy - Full Time - Day/Eve

Location: Waynesboro Hospital, Waynesboro, PA
Schedule: Full Time

Schedule:
Full Time
Exempt
Two - 8-hour shifts
Two - 12-hour shifts
Every 4th weekend (July - Oct. every third weekend
Weekend hours 730 - 1800
1-2 holidays per year
Waynesboro Hospital Acute Pharmacy

General Summary

Level I 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 I 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.

Common Expectations:

  • Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span of the assigned patient population. Assesses and interprets patient age specific data and provides appropriate, age specific treatment for neonatal, pediatric, and adult patients. Provides patient care for assigned patient age group(s).
  • Demonstrates a commitment to patient, visitor and staff by: complying with all applicable safety regulations; learning the impact of medical errors and methodology that will lead to reduction of errors; reporting actual and potential errors, as well as hazardous conditions; identifying opportunities to standardize processes and "error proof" systems that will lead to increased safety; and participating in safety education programs and root cause analyses as required.
  • Maintains established policies and procedures, patient experience caring behaviors, objectives, quality assessment, safety, environmental and infection control standards.
  • Maintains professional growth and development through seminars, workshops, and professional affiliations to keep abreast of latest trends in field of expertise.
  • Provides outstanding service to all customers; fosters teamwork; and practices fiscal responsibility through improvement and innovation.

Required for All Jobs:

  • Performs other related duties as identified.
  • WellSpan Health has adopted and implemented a compliance program to support WellSpan's values and standards for professionalism, integrity, and ethics. Expected to support and meet the values and standards of the organization and the performance expectations of the job, the department, and the compliance program.
  • WellSpan Health has adopted and implemented a privacy program to safeguard the patient information and the business and operational information of the organization. Expected to support and meet the values and standards of the organization to safeguard patient and business/operational information.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.

Physical Demands:

  • Standing - Frequently
  • Walking - Frequently
  • Sitting - Occasionally
  • Carrying/Lifting - Rarely (10lbs)
  • Pushing/Pulling - Rarely (10lbs)
  • Kneeling/Crouching - Rarely
  • Reaching - Occasionally
  • Talking - Frequently
  • Hearing - Frequently
  • Repetitive Motions - Frequently
  • Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination - Frequently

Working Environment:

  • Occupational Hazards - Occasionally

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

Licenses:

  • Licensed Registered Pharmacist Upon Hire Required

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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 at careers@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.

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Employment Benefits

  • Sign-on incentives for new employees
  • Medical, dental and vision insurance
  • Life and accidental death insurance
  • Supplemental life insurance
  • Retirement savings plan
  • Paid time off (PTO)
  • PTO bridging
  • Short-term disability
  • Educational assistance
  • Forgivable loan
  • Flexible spending
  • Credit union
  • Employee recreational activities
  • Childcare
  • Complimentary medicine discounts
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Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at WellSpan

WellSpan Health recognizes and honors the diversity of our team members, patients and neighbors, and we embrace all the human characteristics that make us similar and unique. We strive to make every person feel welcomed, respected and valued by creating a safe and inclusive environment to which we all feel a sense of belonging. We are equally committed to ensuring all team members have the opportunity to excel and are positioned for success through equitable policies, practices and resources.

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. WellSpan Health does, however, have a tobacco-free/nicotine-free hiring policy.

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Quality of Life

Franklin County, named after Benjamin Franklin, was officially formed in 1784. One of its two main towns, the borough of Chambersburg, lies 13 miles north of Maryland and is known for its "green, safe environment." In the southern part of Franklin County, the borough of Waynesboro sits just two miles north of the Mason-Dixon Line and is known for its rich industrial history.

Franklin County is in the heart of South Central Pennsylvania, where you'll find mountains, lakes and a picturesque countryside coupled with theater, music, skiing, hunting, fishing and much more. We're in the heart of America's fruit orchards, so peaches, apples and lots of other local produce are available close by. The area features local wineries and breweries, along with a vibrant arts scene at the historic Capitol Theatre and Totem Pole Playhouse. Franklin County merges the best of small-town friendliness with easy access to metropolitan areas. (Patient population: 154,000)

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