Schedule Full-Time: 35 Hours/Weekly Nights 9:00 pm - 7:00 am, rotating 7 days on, 7 days off **General Summary** Level III Pharmacists possess the expertise and advanced knowledge to be viewed as a department expert in either the operations or clinical domain. The primary responsibility of the Level III Pharmacist is to facilitate the delivery of safe, effective, and appropriate medication therapy to their assigned patient population(s). In addition, Level III Pharmacists will participate in staff education, professional development programs, and performance improvement initiatives. Level III pharmacists will declare either an operational or clinical focus, dependent on the opportunities available at their facility. The position may involve both distributive and clinical activities with the percentage in each domain determined by the departmental need and employee performance. Applicants for this position should maintain a broad pharmacotherapy knowledge base, exemplify strong communication skills, and employ a collaborative approach to patient care. **Essential Functions:** + Maintains the requirements located in the PCLP Mandatory and Optional Criteria Grids, the Level III Pharmacist. + Provides oversight of safe, accurate, and timely medication order verification including clarification of any medication orders with discrepancies prior to dispensing. + Provides pharmacy management and oversight of: - Integrity and security of medications in all care locations - Investigational drugs - Preparation of injectable chemotherapy - Medication wastage, returns, and recalls - Reconciliation of controlled substance wastage - Compounding of formulations - Automated dispensing cabinets - Medication label components and label quality - Procurement and inventory management - Quality control assessment - Coaches and mentors pharmacy technicians and Level I and Level II pharmacists while staffing in the distributive domain - Pharmacy operations as a pharmacist-in-charge (if applicable) + Provides medication therapy management services in collaboration with other members of the health care team including consultative services pursuant to the department's applicable services which may include: - Pharmacokinetic evaluation, monitoring, and dosing dosing (initiation and daily follow-up) - Total parenteral nutrition (TPN) consults - Anticoagulation initiation and follow-up pursuant to a consult - Renal dose adjustments - Intravenous to oral conversions - Additional clinical opportunities may be available based upon departmental needs, clinical experience, and performance, and may include unit-based pharmacist, antimicrobial stewardship, patient care rounds, or pain management team - Direct patient care as part of interdisciplinary team, if applicable, through development of individualized treatment and monitoring plans for patients - Assists with medication reconciliation during all changes in level of care, including but not limited to, transfers and postoperative care + Provides educational services to patients and healthcare providers regarding medication therapy and/or medication safety concerns. + Participates in the training and education of pharmacy technicians, interns, students, and/or pharmacy or medical residents. + Provides medication event prevention, monitoring, and reporting, with an increased emphasis on patient safety. + Utilizes technology to enhance patient safety by ensuring the proper distribution, monitoring, and use of medications; participates in the assessment of technology. + Participates in quality, safety, and performance initiatives related to medication use at the organizational and departmental levels. Takes a lead role in collaboration on departmental process research activities, including mentoring of other staff through research initiatives. + Adheres to WellSpan Health's medication-use policies and standard work. Develops and modifies polices and standard work related to the use of medications within the health system. Participates in the health system's formulary process, ensuring an appropriate formulary system is in place. + Actively participates on department, facility, or health-system committees. **Common Expectations:** + Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span of the assigned patient population. Assess and interprets patient age-specific data and provides appropriate age-specific treatment for neonatal, pediatric, and adult patients. Provides patient care for assigned patient age group(s). + Demonstrates a commitment to patient, visitor and staff by: complying with all applicable safety regulations; learning the impact of medical errors and methodology that will lead to reduction of errors; reporting actual and potential errors, as well as hazardous conditions; identifying opportunities to standardize process and "error proof" systems that will lead to increased safety; and participating in safety education programs and root cause analyses as required. + Maintains established policies and procedures, objectives, quality assessment, safety, environmental and infection control standards. + Maintains professional growth and development through seminars, workshops, and professional affiliations to keep abreast of latest trends in field of expertise. + Provides outstanding service to all customers; fosters teamwork; and practices fiscal responsibility through improvement and innovation **Qualifications** **Minimum Education:** + Bachelors Degree Pharmacy Bachelor's Degree Required **Work Experience:** + Successful completion of PGY-1 residency with 2 years of hospital experience AND/OR PGY-2 residency. Required or + 5 years Hospital experience. Required or + Internal advancement from the Level II Pharmacist position. Required **Licenses:** + Licensed Registered Pharmacist Upon Hire Required **Courses and Training:** + Board of Pharmaceutical Specialties (BPS) certification. Upon Hire Preferred **Benefits Offered:** + Comprehensive health benefits + Flexible spending and health savings accounts + Retirement savings plan + Paid time off (PTO) + Short-term disability + Education assistance + Financial education and support, including DailyPay + Wellness and Wellbeing programs + Caregiver support via Wellthy + Childcare referral service via Wellthy WellSpan Health's vision is to reimagine healthcare through the delivery of comprehensive, equitable health and wellness solutions throughout our continuum of care. As an integrated delivery system focused on leading in value-based care, we encompass more than 2,300 employed providers, 250 locations, nine award-winning hospitals, home care and a behavioral health organization serving central Pennsylvania and northern Maryland. Our high-performing Medicare Accountable Care Organization (ACO) is the region's largest and one of the best in the nation. With a team 23,000 strong, WellSpan experts provide a range of services, from wellness and employer services solutions to advanced care for complex medical and behavioral conditions. Our clinically integrated network of 3,000 aligned physicians and advanced practice providers is dedicated to providing the highest quality and safety, inspiring our patients and communities to be their healthiest. WellSpan Ephrata Community Hospital One of eight premier hospitals in the WellSpan system, WellSpan Ephrata Community Hospital offers a full range of leading-edge inpatient, outpatient and emergent care services. The hospital is noted for its distinct ability to combine state-of-the-art medical technology with quality, compassionate care to meet the needs of the more than 550,000 residents of northern Lancaster County and the surrounding area. As a full-service, non-profit acute-care hospital, with a 141 licensed bed capacity, WellSpan Ephrata Community Hospital admits approximately 5,500 patients annually. Nearby WellSpan Ephrata Cancer Center supports the hospital as part of WellSpan's regional network of five cancer centers. WellSpan Ephrata Community Hospital was one of several WellSpan Health hospitals honored by U.S. News & World Report with the High Performing recognition for 2022-23. **Quality of Life** Lancaster City was the capital of Pennsylvania from 1799 to 1812. Today, Lancaster County includes a vibrant downtown business district, desirable suburban neighborhoods and sprawling agricultural farms. Life in Lancaster County offers affordable housing, options for higher education, a thriving arts and cultural community, historical attractions, parks and recreational resources, an independent professional baseball team, fine dining and more. When visiting Lancaster, one can't help but recognizing the influence of the Pennsylvania Dutch - farm-to-table and beyond. Conveniently located in Central Pennsylvania, Lancaster is within an easy commute to major cities and has ready access to public transportation. Residents can find local employment in healthcare, tourism, public administration, manufacturing and both professional and semiprofessional services. (Patient population: 535,000) WellSpan Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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