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• CURRENT PENN STATE EMPLOYEE (faculty, staff, technical service, or student), please login to Workday to complete the internal application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday.

• CURRENT PENN STATE STUDENT (not employed previously at the university) and seeking employment with Penn State, please login to Workday to complete the student application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday.

• If you are NOT a current employee or student, please click “Apply” and complete the application process for external applicants.

Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location. For additional information on remote work at Penn State, see Notice to Out of State Applicants.

JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

The Pharmacist provides professional pharmacy services including counseling and education to students, staff, faculty and retirees of the University following the governing board laws and regulations and University rules and guidance. This position supports clinical services at the student health center, student health/wellness centers, other departments and outreach units across the University’s commonwealth campuses. 

• Carefully review and fill all prescription orders for patients and customers
• Advise patient of Drug Utilization Review (DUR), which includes appropriate dosing, duration of use. drug interactions, allergy warnings and drug compatibility
• Engage in quality assurance activities, reviewing orders for accuracy of input as well as the physical filling of all prescriptions
• Evaluate daily business; consider staffing levels and other factors to maintain efficient operations
• Direct workflow; assign tasks for technical staff and customer service representatives
• Communicate in an effective and professional manner with co-workers, chief pharmacist, prescribers, nurses, other healthcare professionals and entities
• Actively plan, participate, and contribute professional insight in weekly staff meetings
• Ensure compliance obligations are met in all aspects of business
• Maintain required professional licensure with PA State Board of Pharmacy, including the completion of continuing education hours and trainings
• Participate in all pharmacy inventory preparation and execution; help to prepare the pharmacy for accreditation survey
• Maintain accurate records of controlled substance and narcotic inventory and appropriately return expired or unsalable controlled substances to Inmar for credit and proper destruction
• Coordinate the closing process and ensure all work is completed at end of day; prepare the pharmacy for the following days' business and verify the physical security of the pharmacy at closing
• Participate in discussions, planning and execution of pharmacy marketing
• Represent the Pharmacy and department and attend community outreach events