Job Information
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Pharmacist (Norristown State Hospital) in Norristown, Pennsylvania
Reference #: 4601427 THE POSITION The Department of Human Services, Norristown State Hospital, strives to provide the highest-quality pharmaceutical care and products possible for our patients. Our resourceful and detail-oriented pharmacy staff understand the importance of filling orders accurately and efficiently. If you are an ambitious, self-directed, and energetic pharmacist, we want you to apply today to join our dedicated team of professionals!
DESCRIPTION OF WORK We seek a knowledgeable and dedicated pharmacist to help us facilitate hope, healing, and recovery in our patients. Your primary responsibility will be filling medication orders and prescriptions and examining each for adverse reactions, duplications, incompatibilities, and allergies. You will package and apply auxiliary labels accordingly and provide patients and other medical staff information on use, dosage, side effects, and safety. Utilizing exceptional communication skills, you will engage directly with patients and nursing staff, ensuring clear guidance and minimizing the risk of adverse reactions.
Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in theposition description.
Work Schedule and Additional Information: Full-time employment Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch. May change based on operational needs FREE PARKING! Salary:In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable. You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices. REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY
QUALIFICATIONS Special Requirements: You must have possession of a license to practice pharmacy as issued by the Pennsylvania State Board of Pharmacy.
Other Requirements: You must meet thePA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow thelink and click on Residency. You must be able to perform essential job functions.
Legal Requirements: You must pass a background investigation. A conditional offer of employment will require a medical examination. This position falls under the provisions of the Older Adult Protective Services Act. Under the Act, a conditional offer of employment will require submission and approval of satisfactory criminal history reports, including but not limited to, PA State Police and FBI clearance.
How to Apply: Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted. Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.
Veterans:
Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. *7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go towww.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans' Preference tab or contact us at ra-cs-vetpreference@pa.gov.
Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):
711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).
If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.
EXAMINATION INFORMATION
Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam). Your score is based on the detailed information y u provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions. Your score is valid for this specific posting only. You must provide complete and accurate information or: your score may be lower than deserved. you may be disqualified. You may only apply/test once for this posting. Your results will be provided via email.
The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.