| JOB TITLE: Flex Acute Care Clinical Pharmacist LOCATION: Jersey Shore Hospital DEPARTMENT: Pharmacy WORK SCHEDULE: Days WORK TYPE: Flex, Non-benefit eligible JOB SUMMARY: The Clinical Pharmacist provides quality pharmaceutical care defined as being responsible for assuring the provision of safe, efficacious and cost-effective medication therapy for all patients. The Clinical Pharmacist will develop, recommend and monitor evidence based pharmacotherapy care plans for patients cared for by Geisinger with emphasis on patient outcomes and quality of life. These care plans include the assessment of patient’s medications for indication, effectiveness, safety and adherence issues as well as patient and laboratory parameter monitoring, documentation requirements and outcomes. The Clinical Pharmacist will utilize integrated and routine communication with all health care professionals as well as patients concerning medication therapy management. Also, the Clinical Pharmacist performs operational and clinical functions as well as completes projects as assigned; provides assistance and in-depth drug information to medical personnel; meets the qualifications to provide care for patients in the specific age range on their assigned clinical area. Performs duties to provide the highest level of patient care and maximize patient satisfaction. Mutually agreed upon goals and objectives will be established and reviewed on a yearly basis Integration with the pharmacy residency training program (where applicable) and mentoring of other pharmacists and pharmacy students will be considered high priorities within the strategic development plan. Works under the general direction of the Clinical Coordinator, Assistant Director of Pharmacy and the Regional Director of Pharmacy. COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS: Demonstrates excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Demonstrates clinical and operational pharmacy practice knowledge and skills. Proven ability to work effectively in a team based environment. Requires successful completion of Geisinger certification programs and continuing to fulfill ongoing competency requirements. EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE: Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree from an accredited college and current licensure or eligibility for licensure by the Pennsylvania State Board of Pharmacy required. In the absence of a PharmD, a Bachelor of Science in pharmacy with appropriate clinical pharmacy experience will substitute. Pharmacy Graduate Year 1 (PGY1) residency experience or equivalent clinical experience preferred. WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Work is typically performed in a clinical pharmacy setting. The specific statements shown in each section of this description are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job. OUR PURPOSE & VALUES: Everything we do is about caring for our patients, our members, our students, our Geisinger family and our communities. KINDNESS: We strive to treat everyone as we would hope to be treated ourselves. EXCELLENCE: We treasure colleagues who humbly strive for excellence. LEARNING: We share our knowledge with the best and brightest to better prepare the caregivers for tomorrow. INNOVATION: We constantly seek new and better ways to care for our patients, our members, our community, and the nation. About Geisinger One of the nation’s most innovative health services organizations, Geisinger serves more than 1.5 million patients in Pennsylvania and New Jersey. The system includes 13 hospital campuses, a nearly 600,000-member health plan, two research centers and the Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine. A physician-led organization, with approximately 32,000 employees and more than 1,800 employed physicians, Geisinger leverages an estimated $12.7 billion positive annual impact on the Pennsylvania and New Jersey economies. Repeatedly recognized nationally for integration, quality and service, Geisinger has a long-standing commitment to patient care, medical education, research and community service. For more information, visit geisinger.org or connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and Twitter. ** Does not qualify for J-1 waiver. We are an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer Women and Minorities are Encouraged to Apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability or their protected veteran status. *Domestic partner benefits not applicable at Geisinger Holy Spirit. | 
