Penn State Health - Holy Spirit Hospital 

Location: US:PA:Camp HIll
Work Type: Full Time
FTE: 1.00
Shift: Varied
Hours: Primarily Day Shift

SUMMARY OF POSITION:

Directly supervise, lead and coordinate the daily activities of Pharmacy workers related to sterile and nonsterile compounding. Perform all management decisions and activities for the  West Shore region (Holy Spirit and Hampden Medical Centers). Reviews and dispenses each order confirming accuracy and appropriateness of drug, dosage, and route to detect incompatibilities or drug interactions. Maintains strict control of distribution of controlled substances with established procedures to satisfy legal requirements. Influences the drug use process in the patient care area by working closely with nursing and medical staffs to insure cost-effective use of drug therapy, appropriate administration and efficient drug distribution to ensure positive patient outcome. Reviews, updates, and follows all sterile products policies and procedures as defined in the department policy and procedure manual. Evaluates changes in regulations pertaining to the compounding of sterile and nonsterile products and works to implement those changes. Educates all technical and professional staff on proper cleaning of the sterile and nonsterile products area and handling and compounding of sterile and nonsterile products. 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION(S):

Bachelor's degree or Doctorate of Pharmacy (PharmD) required

Must be a licensed pharmacist in the state of Pennsylvania

Compounding Sterile Preparations certificate or other sterile compounding training

Minimum of five (5) years experience in sterile compounding

PREFERRED QUALIFICATION(S):

Board-certified pharmacist in Compounded Sterile Products preferred.

Penn State Health Offers an exceptional benefit package including but not limited to: 

Generous Paid Time Off and Personal Time 

Medical Benefits (No waiting period) 

Dental and Vision Benefits 

Matching 401K retirement plan 

Tuition assistance 

ABOUT CENTRAL PENNSYLVANIA: 

We are proud to possess a vibrant urban area surrounded by small town rural communities which affords exceptional cultural opportunities including the Harrisburg Symphony, Allenberry Resort & Playhouse and The Chambersburg Community Theater, museums, Jubilee Day (oldest 1 day street fair on the east coast), farmer's markets and some of the finest dining in the region. For the outdoors enthusiast, we have ample opportunities for hiking, biking, rowing, skiing, and hunting. For sports lovers, we are home to the American Hockey League's Hershey Bears, the Washington Nationals AA Baseball's Harrisburg Senators, and the Williams Grove Speedway. South Central Pennsylvania is an exceptional combination of rural, suburban, and city living is within a 2-hour drive to weekend destinations such as the Poconos's, Philadelphia, Washington DC, Annapolis, and Baltimore, and only a 3-hour drive from New York City, Pittsburgh, and the eastern shore. 

This job description is a general outline of duties performed and is not to be misconstrued as encompassing all duties performed within the position. All individuals (including current employees) selected for a position will undergo a background check appropriate for the position's responsibilities.

Penn State Health is fundamentally committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff. We believe diversity is unapologetically expressing itself through every person's perspectives and lived experiences. We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, veteran status, and family medical or genetic information. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please call 717-531-8440 between the hours of 7:30 AM and 4:30 PM, Eastern Standard Time, Monday through Friday, email hrsolutions@pennstatehealth.psu.edu or download our  Accommodation Instructions for Job Applicants PDF for more detailed steps for assistance.

About Penn State Health

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