Pharmacist - Retail Pharmacy - Full time

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Rotating (United States of America)

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to advance pediatric care—and your career.

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workforce rich in varied backgrounds and experiences and engages in ongoing
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A Brief Overview
The Pharmacist serves as the pharmacy liaison between the retail pharmacy,
inpatient pharmacy, hospital units, clinics, providers, and patients. The
individual will be responsible for maintaining competency in the unique aspects
of various pediatric drug therapies.

The incumbent must demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide
care appropriate to this patient population served and support the Director to
provide overall leadership in directing the clinical and operations for retail
pharmacy activities and services.

What you will do

* Responsible to provide accurate and timely retail pharmacy services for
patients with medication needs that are being discharged or seen in the
outpatient clinic setting at CHOP.
* Completes clinical verification of prescriptions including review of patient
charts in compliance with CHOP policy and all accrediting agency and
regulatory guidelines for pharmacy dispensing.
* Provides quality medication pharmacotherapy and collaborates with physicians,
nurses, other health care professionals as well as the patient/caregiver to
deliver safe patient care and optimal patient care and outcomes.
* Refers patients for enrollment to other CHOP Pharmacy services when
applicable.
* Responsible to complete all patient documentation timely and in compliance
with CHOP policy.
* Verifies and confirms validity of all prescriptions received by CHOP Retail
Pharmacy.
* Verifies the accuracy of prescription information entered into the pharmacy
dispensing system and product selection of dispensed medications.
* Provides customer service and communicates with prescribers, patients, and/or
insurance representatives as needed to expedite processing of patient orders.
* Provides and receives accurate and timely communication to render
interdisciplinary patient care.
* Provides drug information and/or presents educational programs to healthcare
professionals and patients.
* Provides training and orientation to new retail pharmacy staff regarding
pharmacy services.
* Supervises pharmacy technicians and interns to ensure that daily production,
quality, and service levels are maintained Participates in departmental
process improvement initiatives.
* Provides and receives accurate and timely communication to render
interdisciplinary patient care.

• Participates in departmental process improvement initiatives.
• Precept pharmacy students, interns, and/or residents as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned by Retail Pharmacy Management

• Bachelor's Degree Pharmacy Required
• Doctorate Pharmacy Preferred

* Knowledge of pharmacy information systems, automated dispensing technology
and personal computers preferred. (Required proficiency)

• Effective interpersonal and communication skills. (Required proficiency)
• Demonstrated knowledge and skills necessary to provide care to neonate,

Licenses and Certifications

* Licensed Pharmacist (Pennsylvania) - Pennsylvania State Licensing Board -
upon hire - Required

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employment, CHOP employees who work in patient care buildings or who have
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SALARY RANGE:

$56.70 - $75.10 Hourly

Salary ranges are shown for full-time jobs. If you're working part-time, your
pay will be adjusted accordingly.

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