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Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Pharmacist in Spring City, Pennsylvania
Reference #: 4434969 THE POSITION Are you a pharmacist looking for a part-time position in long-term care? Check out this opportunity with the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs! Our Southeastern Veterans' Center is seeking a dedicated pharmacist to work part-time at our in-house pharmacy. The purpose of this position is to provide pharmaceutical services under the direction of the Chief Pharmacist at the center. If you are an ambitious and confident pharmacist committed to serving Pennsylvania, this is the job is for you!
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DESCRIPTION OF WORK Duties for a part-time Pharmacist include preparing and dispensing medications, accurately entering medication orders into a computer database, and reviewing medication profiles and histories for potential adverse interactions. You also participate in the procurement, storage, maintenance, usage, and control of all drugs and biologicals. You must conduct operations in compliance with all governmental and internal regulations, rules, and polices.
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Work Schedule and Additional Information:
Part-time employment, 37.5-hours biweekly Work hours are 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM, with 30-minute lunch, rotating schedule, and must work every other weekend. Days may vary. Salary:In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable. You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Please check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices. REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY QUALIFICATIONS Minimum Experience and Training Requirements: You must meet the Special Requirement. Special Requirement: Possession of a license to practice pharmacy as issued by the Pennsylvania State Board of Pharmacy Other Requirements: You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency. You must be able to perform essential job functions. Legal Requirements:
A conditional offer of employment will require a medical examination and a drug screening. 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). If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. 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 to www.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 ( earing 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 you 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.