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Penn State Health** - **Hershey Medical Center

**Location:** US:PA: Hershey

**Work Type:** Full Time

**FTE:** 1.00

**Shift:** Day

**Hours:** 8 Hour Shifts

**Recruiter Contact:** Rebecca L. Stuckey at [email protected] (MAILTO://[email protected])

SUMMARY OF POSITION:

The Specialty Clinical Pharmacist is responsible for providing comprehensive patient care to improve pharmacotherapy outcomes for patients living with serious health conditions requiring complex specialty drug therapies. The Specialty Clinical Pharmacist is responsible to educate and support patients prescribed specialty medications, as well as develop and coordinate patient care within the clinical care team. This individual will coordinate activities and lead resolution of issues between the pharmacy, provider, insurance and patient for specialty medications in compliance with regulatory standards and may interact with healthcare providers in the clinic, specialty technicians, prior authorization specialists. The position reports to the Specialty Pharmacy Clinical Coordinator. Responsibilities include but are not limited to prospective evaluation and ongoing monitoring of specialty drug therapy, assessing patient needs, making patient specific recommendations, adjusting care according to patient response, providing medication education, ongoing medication adherence outreach, and providing clinical interventions to detect, mitigate, and prevent medication adverse events. The Clinical Specialty Pharmacist collaborates and maintains excellent working relationships with peers, interdisciplinary colleagues and other healthcare providers to provide exceptional patient care.

Other opportunities include involvement with research projects, routine precepting of pharmacy learners, and teaching of peers and interdisciplinary colleagues.

We seek a positive, team-oriented individual with excellent interpersonal skills, the ability to excel in a dynamic healthcare environment, and a genuine passion for continuous learning and professional development. Your expertise is invaluable in our mission to improve patient care at Hershey Medical Center.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION(S):

+ Bachelors of Science degree in Pharmacy or Doctorate Degree in Pharmacy required.

+ ASHP-Accredited PGY-1 Pharmacy residency or three (3) years of relevant clinical pharmacy experience required.

+ Active and valid PA licensure or eligibility as a Pharmacist required.

WHY PENN STATE HEALTH?

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.

WHY PENN STATE HEALTH MILTON HERSHEY MEDICAL CENTER?

Penn State Hershey Medical Center is Central Pennsylvania’s only Academic Medical Center, Level 1 Regional Adult and Pediatric Trauma Center, and Tertiary Care Provider. As a four-time Magnet-designated hospital, Hershey Medical Center values the hard work and dedication that our employees exhibit every day. Through our core values of Respect, Integrity, Teamwork, and Excellence, our employees are a team committed to compassionate care for our diverse patient population, our community and each other. As a valued team member, we promote continued professional development, specialty certification, continuing education, and career growth.

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 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._

**Union:** Non Bargained

**Position** Clinical Pharmacist - DAY SHIFT - 25 Hope Dr Pharmacy

**Location** US:PA: Hershey | Pharmacy | Full Time

**Req ID** 73134