Clinical Pharmacist - Patient Care & Med Safety

UPMC Senior Communities; Williamsport (Lycoming County); Presencial; USD 110.000 - 140.000; Tempo integral

Resumo da vaga

UPMC Williamsport is seeking a full-time Pharmacist to provide safe, effective pharmacotherapy in a hospital setting. The role includes day shifts with rotation to evenings (7:30a-4:00p and 2:30p-11:00p) and requires every 3rd weekend plus holiday rotation.

Pharmacists support centralized and decentralized medication-use systems, participate in quality initiatives, and mentor students/residents while ensuring regulatory compliance and high‑quality patient care.

Qualificações

• Graduate of ACPE-accredited College of Pharmacy.
• B.S. in Pharmacy or Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree.
• Current licensure as a Pharmacist in practicing state.
• Entry level, no previous experience required; pharmacist experience preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Interpret and evaluate physician orders and prescriptions to prepare, calculate, and dispense appropriate medication dosage forms for inpatient and outpatient treatment in accordance with the Pennsylvania Pharmacy Practice Act, Federal Drug Laws, and other regulatory organizations.
• Identify and report suspected adverse drug reactions accurately and in a timely manner.
• Sustain the formulary by minimizing non-formulary procurements, utilizing therapeutic interchange protocols, and promoting rational drug therapy selection.
• Review, maintain, and screen patient medication records and profiles for allergies, drug interactions, and therapeutic duplications while entering orders and/or verifying medications.
• Organize daily operational duties and assist in the supervision of pharmacy technicians, pharmacy aides, student interns, and other ancillary personnel involved in providing pharmaceutical care.
• Adhere to all regulatory requirements, professional standards of practice, and hospital quality management policies and procedures in providing pharmaceutical care.
• Communicate with physicians and nurses to ensure prompt clarification of orders that are unclear, illegible, or incomplete.
• Provide drug information and/or educational programs to healthcare professionals and pharmacy students.
• Utilize all available computer systems and technologies in the provision of pharmaceutical care.
• Fill prescription orders in accordance with State and Federal regulations, utilizing technological resources and equipment.
• Prepare and dispense intravenous admixture solutions, as required, using aseptic technique in an accepted sterile product preparation area.

Conhecimentos

Pharmacist licensure

Patient education

Pharmacy operations

Formação

ACPE-accredited Pharmacy program

PharmD or B.S. in Pharmacy

Ferramentas

Pharmacy software

Descrição da vaga

UPMC Williamsport is seeking a full-time Pharmacist to provide safe, effective pharmacotherapy in a hospital setting. The role includes day shifts with rotation to evenings (7:30a-4:00p and 2:30p-11:00p) and requires every 3rd weekend plus holiday rotation.

Pharmacists support centralized and decentralized medication-use systems, participate in quality initiatives, and mentor students/residents while ensuring regulatory compliance and high‑quality patient care.