Lead Pharmacist - Full Time, Days (Allentown Infusion Center)

St. Luke's is proud of the skills, experience and compassion of its employees. The employees of St. Luke's are our most valuable asset! Individually and together, our employees are dedicated to satisfying the mission of our organization which is an unwavering commitment to excellence as we care for the sick and injured; educate physicians, nurses and other health care providers; and improve access to care in the communities we serve, regardless of a patient's ability to pay for health care.

  

 

 

 

The Lead Pharmacist supervises all staff activities. Coordinates and enforces all Pharmacy departmental policies and procedures. Helps develop departmental procedures with assistance from pharmacy staff members and personnel from other departments to ensure optimal delivery of pharmacy services. Manages site-specific pharmacy information systems. Performs daily pharmacist activities as needed. Performs duties as assigned by Pharmacy Manger.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Performs daily pharmacist activities as needed

• Assures that staff completes daily responsibilities accurately and efficiently

• Coordinates personnel scheduling

• Assists in coordinating pharmacy activities between hospital-related sites

• Resolves problems, situations or questions concerning medication therapy or logistics between Pharmacy and other hospital departments

• Coordinates maintenance of site-specific pharmacy information systems

• Oversees controlled substance systems

PHYSICAL AND SENSORY REQUIREMENTS:

Sitting for up to six hours per day and up to two consecutive hours. Standing and walking for up to four hours per day and up to thirty consecutive minutes. Frequent fingering and handling. Occasionally lifting, carrying, pushing and pulling of objects weighing up to 35 pounds. Occasionally stooping and bending. Rarely crouching and reaching above shoulder level. Hearing as it relates to normal conversation, high and low frequency. Seeing as it relates to general vision, near vision, peripheral vision, and visual monotony.

EDUCATION:

B.S., Pharmacy or PharmD required.  Registered/licensed in Pennsylvania and/or New Jersey based on work location. State mandated C.E.

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:

Three years hospital pharmacy experience in a unit dose/IV environment plus prior supervisory experience. One year hospital pharmacy residency or pursuit of advanced degree may substitute for one year experience.

Please complete your application using your full legal name and current home address.  Be sure to include employment history for the past seven (7) years, including your present employer.  Additionally, you are encouraged to upload a current resume, including all work history, education, and/or certifications and licenses, if applicable.  It is highly recommended that you create a profile at the conclusion of submitting your first application.  Thank you for your interest in St. Luke's!!

St. Luke's University Health Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer.