Night Shift Pharmacist - 7 On/7 Off + $15K Bonus

UPMC Senior Communities; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

UPMC St. Margaret in Pittsburgh is hiring a full-time Night Shift Pharmacist to support our Inpatient Pharmacy. The role provides opportunities to ensure safe, effective medication use within a collaborative hospital setting.

You will interpret orders, compound and dispense medications, monitor for interactions, and supervise pharmacy technicians while adhering to regulatory standards. A $15,000 sign-on bonus is available for a limited time.

Qualifications

• ACPE-accredited College of Pharmacy graduate.
• Current pharmacist licensure in practicing state.
• Entry level accepted; pharmacist experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, dispense, and verify medications for inpatient and outpatient care.
• Interpret orders and ensure appropriate dosage forms and safety.
• Monitor drug interactions and rational use; maintain patient records.
• Supervise pharmacy technicians and ancillary staff in daily duties.
• Comply with regulatory requirements and hospital policies.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Communication with clinicians

Education

B.S in Pharmacy

Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD)

Job description

Now offering an enhanced $15,000 sign-on bonus for a limited time!

Are you a licensed pharmacist looking for the opportunity to practice at the top of your profession in a collaborative hospital setting? Join our dedicated pharmacy team and make a direct impact on patient care while enjoying the support of a close-knit community hospital backed by the resources and career growth opportunities of a nationally recognized health system.

UPMC St. Margaret is hiring a full-time Night Shift Pharmacist to support our Inpatient Pharmacy. This position will work 7 shifts on during the night shift (8:45 PM -07:00 AM), and 7 shifts off. The 7-day stretch starts and ends on Wednesday. Holidays are worked if they fall during the scheduled work week. You will have two weekends off per month. On-site parking available.

Why Join Our Team?

• A welcoming community hospital environment
• The stability and resources of a large health system
• Strong teamwork and collaboration
• Opportunities for professional growth and development

Schedule

• Night Shift: 8:45 PM - 7:00 AM
• 7 nights on, 7 nights off
• Scheduled Wednesday evening through Tuesday morning
• Weekends and holidays as they fall within the rotation
• No travel, floating, or on-call responsibilities required

If you're looking for the personalized culture of a community hospital combined with the benefits, innovation, and career opportunities of a leading healthcare organization, we'd love to hear from you.

*The qualified candidate will be placed into the appropriate job title and salary based on relevant experience, education, and hours requirements*

Responsibilities:

• 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.

*Performs in accordance with system-wide competencies/behaviors.*

*Performs other duties as assigned.*

Qualifications:

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

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:

• Pharmacist
• Act 34

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran