Casual Pharmacist – Patient Care & Med Safety

UPMC; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 76,000 - 103,000; Part time

Job summary

UPMC Rx Partners in Pittsburgh seeks a casual Pharmacist to join a dedicated team. The role focuses on safe, effective pharmacotherapy and participation in medication-use systems at multiple levels within hospital operations.

Responsibilities include interpreting orders, reporting adverse reactions, maintaining formulary, reviewing patient records, and collaborating with physicians and nurses to clarify unclear orders while providing education and drug information to healthcare professionals.

Qualifications

• Pennsylvania Pharmacy Practice Act compliance guidance referenced in the role.
• Ability to prepare intravenous admixtures aseptically as required.
• Commitment to medication-use safety and regulatory standards.

Responsibilities

• Interpret and evaluate physician orders and prescriptions to prepare and dispense appropriate dosage forms.
• Identify and report suspected adverse drug reactions promptly.
• Sustain formulary by promoting rational drug therapy selections.
• Review patient medication records for allergies and interactions.
• Coordinate with physicians and nurses to clarify orders and ensure accuracy.

Skills

Medication safety

Formulary management

Regulatory compliance

Patient education

Pharmacy operations

Interdisciplinary communication

IV admixture

Data systems proficiency

Job description

UPMC Rx Partners in Pittsburgh seeks a casual Pharmacist to join a dedicated team. The role focuses on safe, effective pharmacotherapy and participation in medication-use systems at multiple levels within hospital operations.

Responsibilities include interpreting orders, reporting adverse reactions, maintaining formulary, reviewing patient records, and collaborating with physicians and nurses to clarify unclear orders while providing education and drug information to healthcare professionals.