Inpatient Oncology Pharmacist
York, Pennsylvania
WellSpan York Hospital
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Pharmacist Inpatient - Travel/Contract
Location: York, Pennsylvania
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Job Description
- Provide pharmacy services with inpatient or outpatient oncology experience.
- Must be IV trained and able to prepare hazardous and non-hazardous medications.
- Schedule: 40 hours per week, shifts between 6:00 AM - 7:00 PM.
- Weekend requirement: work every 3rd or 4th Saturday (8:00 AM - 4:30 PM).
- May float between primary hospital and a nearby facility (approx. 2 miles away).
- May care for COVID-19 patients.
- Tobacco and fragrance-free facility environment.
Required Qualifications
- Valid Clinical Pharmacist license in Pennsylvania.
- Minimum 2 years of clinical pharmacist experience, including experience within the last year.
- Experience in both inpatient and outpatient settings.
- IV trained with experience preparing hazardous medications.
- Experience with Epic system.
Required Certifications & Competencies
- State pharmacy license verification (primary source online verification).
- Medication/Pharmacology competency exam as applicable.
Background & Compliance Requirements
- 7-year criminal background check required within 30 days of start; updated annually.
- Pennsylvania State Police PATCH search required within 1 year of start; must be finalized prior to start (cannot start with PATCH pending).
- PA FBI fingerprinting required within 1 year of start; candidate may start with results pending if appointment receipt is on file, but results must be finalized within 45 days or assignment will be terminated. Fingerprinting must be completed in Pennsylvania.
- Employment and professional references required (2 professional references within 3 years).
- Education verification of highest degree required.
- Drug testing: Negative 9-panel drug screen required within 1 year of start (specific to agency).
- E-Verify or attestation required.
Health & Immunization Requirements
- Physical exam within 90 days of start, signed by MD, DO, PA, or NPT.
- Negative TB test (QGold or TSpot) within 90 days of start; PPD not accepted. For positive TB, negative chest X-ray within 1 year and annual TB questionnaire required.
- Hepatitis B: Positive titer or full vaccine series (3 doses) required, or declination with booster if titers negative/equivocal.
- MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella): Vaccines (2 doses) or positive titer required; if titers negative/equivocal, 2 boosters required at least 28 days apart before clearance. Candidates born before 1957 are exempt.
- Varicella: 2 vaccines or positive titer required; same booster rules as MMR.
- Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap vaccine required within 10 years of start.
- Seasonal flu vaccine required during flu season or valid medical/religious exemption (declinations not accepted).
- COVID-19 vaccine required or valid medical/religious exemption/declination accepted.
- Respiratory safety clearance required within 1 year of start; renew annually.
- Fit testing preferred but not required.
Additional Information
- Return to Office (RTO) maximum 7 days.
- No call requirements.
- Holidays as needed.
- Candidate will be reviewed by clinical team for fit before manager interview.
- Facility requires a clear, professional, passport-style photo for badge issuance.
- Candidates must review and sign facility-specific documents including Code of Conduct, Confidentiality Agreement, Commitment to Health & Wellness, and Non-Employee Affidavit.
- Completion of assigned Learning Management System (LMS) modules on PC/laptop required prior to start.
- Two professional references required within 3 years.
- Employment application or most recent resume required.
- Annual skills checklist required.
Summary
This is a 13-week travel contract for a Pharmacist with oncology experience, licensed in Pennsylvania, with EPIC Beacon experience, working primarily day shifts with weekend rotation. The role requires compliance with extensive background checks, health screenings, immunizations, and facility-specific documentation and training. The facility maintains a tobacco and fragrance-free environment and may require floating to a nearby location.
Facility
WellSpan York Hospital
6 nurses recommend working with WellSpan York Hospital
Pros
Loved the people! Found them really easy to work with and they have a lot of very knowledgeable staff members. As long as you know what you’re doing and willing to help out in any way they are more than happy to work with you!
Cons
Sometimes the schedule can be confusing with rotating shifts and call schedules that don’t align well with your scheduled shifts. But again if there is a major concern they’ll try and work with you on it!
- Short Term Acute Care
- 580 beds
About York, PA
As a travel nurse in York, PA here's what you should know:- The cost of living in York, PA is slightly lower than the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
- Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living, providing good value for residents.
- The average high in summer is around 85°F, while the average low in winter is around 23°F, so be prepared for both warm summers and cold winters.
- Short term rentals and furnished housing options are available in York, PA, and they are relatively easy to find, especially with the help of local real estate agencies and online platforms.
- York is fairly car-friendly, with easily navigable roads and ample parking.
- Public transportation options include buses operated by Rabbittransit, providing convenient travel within the city and to neighboring areas.
- York, PA has a diverse population with a wide age range.
- Common health issues may include respiratory conditions due to seasonal variations in weather.
- There is a growing population of travel nurses in the area, providing a supportive community for healthcare professionals.
- York offers a variety of activities, including a vibrant restaurant scene, art galleries, live music venues, and opportunities to enjoy outdoor activities in the numerous parks.
- Additionally, there are cultural attractions such as theaters, spas, and farmers' markets to explore.
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