What are the responsibilities and job description for the ED Pharmacy Specialist - Pharmacy position at Penn State Health?
- $10,000 SIGN-ON BONUS - eligible to those that qualify ***
Location: US:PA: Lancaster
Work Type: Full Time
FTE: 1.00
Shift: Evening
Hours: 7 on/7 off, 10:00a - 10:00p
Recruiter Contact: Trevor Smith at tsmith46@pennstatehealth.psu.edu
SUMMARY OF POSITION:
Emergency medicine (EM) pharmacists play a crucial role in the emergency department (ED), where expectations include both clinical and operational responsibilities, often in a fast-paced, unpredictable environment. These pharmacists work closely with physicians, nurses, respiratory therapists, and other staff in a high-pressure environment, ensuring that medication therapy is safe, effective, and tailored to individual patient needs.
Pharmacists in this area are responsible for both adult and pediatric patients and their expertise is leveraged during the most critical moments of patient care, including adult and pediatric trauma resuscitations, stroke alerts, and cardiac arrests. In addition, they are the go-to resource for complex medication dosing, toxicology, and antimicrobial stewardship in the ED.
Pharmacists in the ED participate in resuscitation efforts by preparing and delivering medications quickly and accurately, providing on-the-spot recommendations for drug selection, dosing, administration, and monitoring for patient of all ages. Support transitions of care, ensuring accurate medication reconciliation on admission and discharge.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATION(S):
- Doctorate degree Pharm D
- Must be licensed or eligible for licensure to practice pharmacy in the state of Pennsylvania.
- A PGY-2 Emergency Medicine or Critical Care residency with BCCCP or BCEMP required within one (1) year of hiring
- A PGY-1 general practice residency three (3) years of relevant experience and BCCCP or BCEMP required within one (1) year of hiring
- Six (6) years of relevant experience and BCCCP or BCEMP required within one (1) year of hiring
Penn State Health offers exceptional opportunities to learn and grow, exposure to a wide patient population, and the ability to provide individualized, innovative, and specialized care to patients in the community.
Penn State Health offers an exceptional benefits package including medical, dental and vision with no waiting period as well as a Total Rewards Program that highlights a few of the many additional offerings below:
- Be Well with Employee Wellness Programs, and Fitness Discounts (University Fitness Center, Peloton).
- Be Balanced with Generous Paid Time Off, Personal Time, and Paid Parental Leave.
- Be Secured with Retirement, Extended Illness Bank, Life Insurance, and Identity Theft Protection.
- Be Rewarded with Competitive Pay, Tuition Reimbursement, and PAWS UP employee recognition program.
- Be Supported by the HR Solution Center, Learning and Organizational Development and Virtual Benefits Orientation, Employee Exclusive Concierge Service for scheduling.
Penn State Health Lancaster Medical Center is a 341,000-square-foot 129-bed acute care hospital that will give residents of Lancaster and York counties enhanced access to Penn State Health’s expertise and specialty services! Through our core values of Respect, Integrity, Teamwork, and Excellence, our team is committed to compassionate care for our diverse patient population, our community, and each other.
YOU TAKE CARE OF THEM. WE’LL TAKE CARE OF YOU. State-of-the-art equipment, endless learning, and a culture of excellence – that’s Penn State Health. But what makes our healthcare award-winning? That’s all you.
This job posting is a general outline of duties performed and is not to be misconstrued as encompassing all duties performed within the position. Eligibility for shift differential pay based on the terms outlined in company policy or union contract. All individuals (including current employees) selected for a position will undergo a background check appropriate for the position's responsibilities.
Penn State Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any protected class including disability or veteran status. Penn State Health’s policies and objectives are in direct compliance with all federal and state constitutional provisions, laws, regulations, guidelines, and executive orders that prohibit or outlaw discrimination.