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Penn State Health** - **Hershey Medical Center

**Location:** US:PA: Hershey

**Work Type:** Full Time

**FTE:** 1.00

**Shift:** Varied

**Hours:** Day/Evening Rotation

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

SUMMARY OF POSITION:

The Internal Medicine / Surgery Clinical Pharmacist plays an integral role in optimizing medication therapy and improving patient outcomes across general medical and surgical services. This position involves active participation in interdisciplinary patient care rounds, where the pharmacist provides evidence-based pharmacotherapeutic recommendations, ensures safe and effective medication use, and supports transitions of care.

Key Responsibilities:

+ Deliver direct patient care through comprehensive medication management in collaboration with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals

+ Participate in daily interdisciplinary rounds on assigned Med/Surg units

+ Monitor and adjust medication regimens based on clinical parameters, laboratory values, and evolving patient conditions

+ Precept and mentor pharmacy students and PGY1 residents as part of our training programs

+ Contribute to clinical research, quality improvement initiatives, and the development of protocols and guidelines that promote best practices in pharmacotherapy

You will engage collaboratively with colleagues across various disciplines to implement innovative initiatives aimed at enhancing patient outcomes and fostering a culture of learning. Your responsibilities will include working in diverse clinical and operational settings within the department. We require a commitment to rotating day and evening shifts, as well as coverage for every third weekend and one major and one minor holiday per calendar year. Note: Day and evening shifts can include clinical and operational focused work, though preference for clinical shifts is given to clinical pharmacists.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

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

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

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

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES:

+ Ability to prioritize and organize daily activities to meet patient care needs required.

+ Effective verbal communication skills, time management skills and ability to manage multiple priorities required.

+ Ability to analyze clinical data and perform calculations.

+ Computer and Microsoft Office skills required.

+ Extensive knowledge of pharmacotherapy required.

+ Attention to detail and critical thinking skills required.

+ Effective mentoring and precepting abilities 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** Internal Medicine / Surgery Clinical Pharmacist

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

**Req ID** 67623