Clinical Pharmacist, RxPartners

UPMC; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

UPMC is seeking a Full-Time Clinical Pharmacist to support Rx Partners At Home and Hospice/SNF pharmacy operations. The role provides clinical oversight, regulatory support, and participates in weekend, evening, overnight, and on-call rotations, contributing to quality improvement and medication management in long-term care settings.

You will lead patient care services, collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, implement programs, monitor utilization, provide MTM and discharge counseling,

Qualifications

• Strong clinical judgment and evidence-based pharmacotherapy expertise.
• Commitment to patient safety and quality improvement.
• Ability to lead programs and mentor staff.
• Excellent communication and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Lead clinical programs and therapeutic initiatives to ensure safe, effective medication use.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to optimize outcomes.
• Develop and evaluate pharmacy programs and medication-use strategies.
• Monitor medication utilization through data analysis and quality projects.
• Provide direct clinical pharmacy services including MTM and discharge counseling.
• Identify medication problems and implement safety interventions.
• Serve as a resource for education to physicians and nurses.
• Support pharmacy operations and regulatory compliance.
• Develop policies and best practices for medication management.
• Mentor students, residents, and staff.

Skills

Clinical pharmacotherapy

Patient safety

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Communication

Job description

The Full-Time Clinical Pharmacist position is essential to supporting both the operational and clinical service needs ofRx Partners At Home division as well as Hospice and Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) pharmacy operations. In addition to prescription processing responsibilities, this position will provide critical clinical oversight and regulatory support to partner facilities through consultant pharmacist activities. The position will participate in weekend, evening, overnight, and on‑call rotations, while supporting quality improvement initiatives and medication management programs within the long‑term care setting.

This position will work a combination of daylight and evening hours with a weekend and holiday rotation.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead assigned patient care services, clinical programs, and therapeutic initiatives to ensure safe, effective, and evidence‑based medication use.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary healthcare teams to deliver patient‑centered pharmaceutical care and optimize clinical outcomes.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate pharmacy programs, stewardship initiatives, and medication‑use strategies that enhance quality, safety, and operational performance.
• Monitor and improve medication utilization practices through data analysis, quality improvement projects, and adherence to regulatory and accreditation standards.
• Provide direct clinical pharmacy services, including medication therapy management, patient monitoring, medication reconciliation, discharge counseling, and emergency response support.
• Identify medication‑related problems and implement interventions to improve patient safety, therapeutic outcomes, and cost‑effective care.
• Serve as a clinical resource for physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals by providing evidence‑based medication recommendations and education.
• Support pharmacy operations, including medication procurement, dispensing, regulatory compliance, and oversight of pharmacy technician activities.
• Develop and maintain policies, procedures, and best practices related to medication management and pharmacy services.
• Contribute to the education and development of pharmacy students, residents, and staff through mentorship, training, and preceptorship activities.
• Lead initiatives that advance pharmacy practice, improve medication‑use systems, and support organizational goals for patient care excellence.

What You'll Bring

• Strong clinical judgment and expertise in evidence‑based pharmacotherapy.
• Commitment to patient safety, quality improvement, and interdisciplinary collaboration.
• Ability to lead programs, drive practice advancement, and mentor future pharmacy professionals.
• Excellent communication, problem‑solving, and relationship‑building skills.