Hanah Cuerbo

Elevate Your Career as a Unit-Based Clinical Pharmacist in a Fast-Paced Healthcare Environment — Urgently Hiring in State College, PA!

Job Title: Unit-Based Clinical Pharmacist

Pay: From $60.35 to $93.54 per hour (based on experience) Hours: Full-time Day Shift with rotating weekends Start Date: ASAP

Join a respected healthcare organization where your clinical expertise directly impacts patient outcomes every day. We are seeking a highly motivated Unit-Based Clinical Pharmacist to support a dynamic hospital environment serving diverse patient populations across general medicine, surgery, intensive care, emergency medicine, and antimicrobial stewardship.

This opportunity is perfect for pharmacists who enjoy working closely with interdisciplinary teams in a clinically focused role while still participating in operational pharmacy responsibilities. If you thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced healthcare setting and are passionate about advancing patient care, we want to connect with you.

What You'll Do

As a Unit-Based Clinical Pharmacist, you will:

• Review, verify, and manage medication orders to ensure safe and effective therapy
• Provide clinical pharmacy services and pharmacotherapy recommendations for a variety of patient populations
• Participate in interdisciplinary rounds alongside physicians, nurses, and healthcare teams
• Support medication therapy monitoring and pharmacist-managed consult services
• Assist with antimicrobial stewardship initiatives and clinical interventions
• Educate patients, providers, nurses, pharmacy staff, and the community on medication-related topics
• Mentor pharmacy students, externs, and technicians while supporting departmental training initiatives
• Participate in quality improvement, patient safety, and medication-use evaluations
• Support pharmacy operations including inventory oversight and medication management processes
• Rotate through specialty clinical areas including ED, ICU, and stewardship services as needed

What You'll Bring

The ideal candidate will have:

• Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy required
• PharmD preferred
• Active Pharmacist license required
• ONE of the following:
  • Completion of a PGY1 Residency OR
  • Minimum of 3 years of hospital pharmacy experience
• Strong clinical judgment and communication skills
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced acute care environment
• Experience with multidisciplinary collaboration and patient-centered care

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced clinical certifications
• Emergency Department or Critical Care experience
• Antimicrobial stewardship experience
• BLS, ACLS, PALS, SIDP, or BCIDP certifications are a plus depending on assigned practice area

Why Join Us?

• Competitive compensation with growth potential based on experience
• Opportunity to work in a highly clinical, patient-focused role
• Collaborative and supportive healthcare environment
• Exposure to diverse patient populations and specialty practice areas
• Professional development and continuing education opportunities
• Meaningful impact on patient safety and therapeutic outcomes

Location & Schedule

This is a full-time onsite opportunity located in State College with day shift scheduling and rotating weekends.

Ready to Take the Next Step?

If you're ready to advance your clinical pharmacy career in a challenging and rewarding hospital environment, apply today! We are actively interviewing qualified candidates and look forward to speaking with passionate pharmacists who are eager to make a difference.

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