Inpatient Pharmacist - Pittsburgh (Contract-to-Hire)

RPh on the Go; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 76,000 - 103,000; Full time

Job summary

RPh on the Go is seeking an Inpatient Pharmacist for an ASAP start in Pittsburgh, PA. This is an 8+ week contract-to-hire opportunity; local candidates preferred, with travel options available if needed.

Responsibilities include reviewing medication orders, performing prospective medication reviews, dispensing, supporting unit-dose distribution, inventory management, and collaborating with psychiatrists and physicians to ensure optimal therapy for inpatients.

Qualifications

• Active Pennsylvania Pharmacist license in good standing.
• Prior hospital/inpatient pharmacy experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review and verify medication orders.
• Perform prospective medication reviews for appropriateness, dosing, interactions, allergies, contraindications, and duplicate therapy.
• Dispense medications and ensure medications are accurately prepared and available for scheduled administration.
• Support unit-dose medication distribution and medication supply to inpatient units.
• Oversee and maintain medication inventory, including ordering, receiving, storage, expiration-date monitoring, and controlled-substance management.
• Monitor and maintain Automated Dispensing Machines (ADMs) and ensure appropriate medication availability on the units.
• Collaborate with psychiatrists, physicians, nurses, and other members of the interdisciplinary treatment team regarding medication therapy.
• Provide medication information and recommendations to clinical staff.
• Monitor patients' medication regimens and identify potential medication-related problems.
• Assist with medication reconciliation, documentation, and maintaining accurate pharmacy records.

Skills

Active Pennsylvania Pharmacist license

Inpatient hospital experience

Job description

RPh on the Go is seeking an Inpatient Pharmacist for an ASAP start in Pittsburgh, PA. This is an 8+ week contract-to-hire opportunity; local candidates preferred, with travel options available if needed.

Responsibilities include reviewing medication orders, performing prospective medication reviews, dispensing, supporting unit-dose distribution, inventory management, and collaborating with psychiatrists and physicians to ensure optimal therapy for inpatients.