Pharmacist - Retail Pharmacy - Full time

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Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) offers countless ways to change lives. Our diverse community of more than 20,000 Breakthrough Makers will inspire you to pursue passions, develop expertise, and drive innovation. CHOP does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, religion, or any other legally protected categories in any employment, training, or vendor decisions or programs. The Pharmacist serves as the pharmacy liaison between the retail pharmacy, inpatient pharmacy, hospital units, clinics, providers, and patients. 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. 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 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. 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. (Demonstrated knowledge and skills necessary to provide care to neonate, child, and adolescent preferred. (Licensed Pharmacist (Pennsylvania) - Pennsylvania State Licensing Board - upon hire - Required

To carry out its mission, CHOP is committed to supporting the health of our patients, families, workforce, and global community. EEO / VEVRAA Federal Contractor | Tobacco Statement 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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