Job Description
Wilkes-Barre General Hospital is Northeastern Pennsylvania's largest community hospital, with 412 beds and a medical staff of more than 400 physicians representing nearly 50 medical and surgical specialties. It has long been recognized for excellence in heart and vascular care, and an emergency department that treats nearly 60,000 patients a year. The Hospital's advanced and wide-ranging specialties include orthopedic surgery, neurosurgery and minimally invasive robotic-assisted procedures. Please apply at: www.commonwealthhealth.net
The incumbent in this role is responsible for the development and advancement of decentralize pharmacy practice and service provision. The Clinical Coordinator should constantly seek to identify and take advantage of opportunities to improve the health and wellness of the patients served in conjunction with the overall goals and objectives of the Hospital.
Education and Experience Requirements:
* Bachelor degree (minimum) in pharmacy from an accredited college
* Current pharmacist license issued by the Pennsylvania State Board of Pharmacy
* Completion of a residency and BCPS certification or equivalent
* 2-5 years (minimum) of practical experience as a clinical pharmacist in an acute care setting
Skills and Abilities Requirements:
* Demonstrates leadership skills such as self-awareness, self-regulation, motivation and empathy
* Effective communication skills
* Ability to educate patients, pharmacy staff and providers
* Works well with others in a team-based environment
* Computer based analysis and coordination
Wilkes-Barre General Hospital is Northeastern Pennsylvania's largest community hospital, with 412 beds and a medical staff of more than 400 physicians representing nearly 50 medical and surgical specialties. It has long been recognized for excellence in heart and vascular care, and an emergency department that treats nearly 60,000 patients a year. The Hospital's advanced and wide-ranging specialties include orthopedic surgery, neurosurgery and minimally invasive robotic-assisted procedures. Please apply at: www.commonwealthhealth.net
Franklin, TN
Community Health Systems is a Fortune 500 company based in Franklin, Tennessee. It was the largest provider of general hospital healthcare services in the United States in terms of number of acute care facilities. As of December 31, 2016, it owns, leases or operates 158 hospitals in 22 states.
In August 2015, the company announced plans to spin off 38 hospitals and its management and consulting subsidiary, Quorum Health Resources, into a new publicly traded company called Quorum Health Corporation. The company completed the spinoff of Quorum Health Corporation on April 29, 2016. Quorum owns or leases hospitals across 16 states, primarily in cities or counties with populations of 50,000 or less. It is listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol: QHC.
On October 3, 2016, CHS was removed from the S&P Midcap 400 and added to the S&P Smallcap 600. Under CEO Wayne T. Smith, the Company's stock has lost over 76% of its value since the year 2000.