Summarynn0.9 FTE, 3rd shift overnight pharmacist 7 on/7 off, the shifts are 9 pm-7am Saturday to Sunday, this is at the main location at Lancaster General HospitalnnJob DescriptionnnPOSITION SUMMARY: Assists healthcare providers in utilizing drug therapy safely and effectively through medication prescription review and fulfillment, patient monitoring and patient education. Supervises pharmacy interns, students and technicians in their tasks, and verifies all work completed by those personnel. Patient care includes care to patients in all age groups.nnESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Qualified individuals must have the ability (with or without reasonable accommodation) to perform the following duties:nnInterprets and evaluates all medication prescriptions and assures for safe and effective medication, dose, route and schedule for administration with clarification as deemed necessary.nnReviews prescriptions and suggests alternate therapies as appropriate. Demonstrates this activity by preparing clinical intervention documentation.nnPrepares and dispenses medications in accordance with professional practice guidelines, state pharmacy laws, and regulatory standards in addition to departmental policies and procedures.nnAdvises the provider and patient regarding the contents, therapeutic action, utilization and possible adverse reactions or interactions of medication.nnPerforms computer order entry functions as assigned.nnControls the disposition of narcotics, other controlled substances, and dangerous drugs as required by state and federal regulations.nnActively participates in medication safety programs. Active participation is defined as identifying opportunities to improve safety (reporting errors and adverse drug events), and implementing system-based changes as a result of those opportunities.nnServes as a role model of customer service by responding constructively to the needs of hospital staff. Responding constructively is defined as using a respectful communication style that is consistent with professional collaboration.nnSECONDARY FUNCTIONS: The following duties are considered secondary to the primary duties listed above:nnServes as a training resource for new employees and assists in evaluating their progress; may assist in preparing work schedules, setting work priorities and making work assignments as directed. Mentors pharmacy students in applicable educational experiential training programs.nnResponds to drug information and poison information requests as required.nnPrepares dosette and cassette boxes, usually for the elderly but also for those with memory / learning difficulties, where tablets are placed in compartments for specified days of the weeknnProvides specialist health check services, such as measuring and fitting compression hosiery, monitoring blood pressure and cholesterol levels, diabetes screening and pregnancy testingnnSelling healthcare and other products, such as toiletries and cosmetics. Promoting sales and developing the business.nnJOB REQUIREMENTSnnMINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:nnB.S. Pharmacy or Pharm D required.nnCurrent Pharmacist licensure (or eligible to reciprocate) in the State of Pennsylvania required.nnImmunization certification through an accredited organization (American Pharmacists Association (APhA)).nnA health care provider in good standing with Medicare, Medicaid, and other federal and state health insurance programs, i.e. not excluded from participation in Medicare, Medicaid or any other federal or state health insurance program.nnPREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:nnPrevious retail pharmacy experience preferred.nnDisclaimer: This job description is not intended and should not be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with the job. It is intended to be a reflection of those principal job elements essential for recruitment and selection, for making fair job evaluations, and for establishing performance standards. The percentages of time spent performing job duties are estimates, and should not be considered absolute. The incumbent shall perform all other functions and/or be cross-trained as shall be determined at the sole discretion of management, who has the right to amend, modify, or terminate this job in part or in whole. Incumbent must be able to perform all job functions safely.nnBenefits At A Glance:nnPENN MEDICINE LANCASTER GENERAL HEALTH offers the following benefits to employees:nn100% Tuition Assistance at The Pennsylvania College of Health SciencesnnPaid Time Off and Paid HolidaysnnShift, Weekend and On-Call DifferentialsnnHealth, Dental and Vision CoveragennShort-Term and Long-Term DisabilitynnRetirement Savings Account with Company MatchingnnChild Care SubsidiesnnOnsite Gym and Fitness ClassesnnDisclaimernnPENN MEDICINE LANCASTER GENERAL HEALTH is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to hiring a diverse workforce. All openings will be filled based on qualifications without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, marital status, veteran status, disability, age, religion or any other classification protected by law.nnSearch Firm Representatives please read carefully: PENN MEDICINE LANCASTER GENERAL HEALTH is not seeking assistance or accepting unsolicited resumes from search firms for this employment opportunity. Regardless of past practice, all resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at PENN MEDICINE LANCASTER GENERAL HEALTH via-email, the Internet or directly to hiring managers at Penn Medicine Lancaster General Health in any form without a valid written search agreement in place for that position will be deemed the sole property of PENN MEDICINE LANCASTER GENERAL HEALTH, and no fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by PENN MEDICINE LANCASTER GENERAL HEALTH as a result of the referral or through other means.nnPENN MEDICINE LANCASTER GENERAL HEALTH, a member of the University of Pennsylvania Health System (Penn Medicine), is a not-for-profit health system with a comprehensive network of care encompassing Lancaster General Hospital (LGH), Women & Babies Hospital and the Lancaster Rehabilitation Hospital (a partnership with Kindred Healthcare). We are an Accredited Trauma Center-Level I through the Pennsylvania Trauma Systems Foundation with 805 Licensed beds. Our membership in Penn Medicine brings together the strengths of a world-renowned, not-for-profit academic medical center and a nationally recognized, not-for-profit community healthcare system.nnOutpatient services are provided at the Downtown Outpatient and Suburban Outpatient Pavilions, along with additional outpatient centers and Express and Urgent Care locations throughout the region. Lancaster General Health Physicians is a network of more than 300 primary-care and specialty physicians, at more than 40 offices throughout the region.