Pharmacist

UPMC; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent benefits

Pleasant work environment

Friendly team

Job summary

UPMC Magee - Women's Hospital is seeking a full-time Pharmacist to support inpatient and outpatient care. You will review medication records, verify orders, dispense drugs, and participate in patient education and safety initiatives.

The role requires the Doctor of Pharmacy or equivalent, US licensure, and 3–6 months hospital experience. Weekend/holiday availability is required to support hours of operation; competitive benefits are provided.

Qualifications

• B.S. degree in Pharmacy or PharmD is required.
• 3–6 months hospital pharmacy experience preferred.
• Familiarity with investigational drug control procedures and protocols is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review, maintain, and screen patient medication records for allergies, interactions, and duplications.
• Identify and report suspected adverse drug reactions promptly.
• Interpret physician orders to prepare, calculate, and dispense medications per regulations.
• Prepare and dispense intravenous admixtures using aseptic technique.
• Supervise pharmacy technicians and interns in daily operations.
• Fill prescriptions in compliance with state and federal rules.
• Utilize hospital tech systems (robotics, databases) to provide pharmaceutical care.
• Provide drug information and educational programs to healthcare professionals and students.
• Communicate with physicians and nurses to clarify orders.
• Sustain formulary and promote rational drug therapy.
• Adhere to regulatory standards and hospital quality policies.

Education

B.S. in Pharmacy

Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD)

Job description

Join our team of Life Changers!

Magee - Women's Hospital of UPMC is hiring a Full Time Pharmacist.

This position will work variable shifts. Weekend and holiday availability is required to support the hours of operation.

Excellent benefits, a pleasant work environment, and friendly team are just a few of our perks.

Purpose:

Ensure the provision of cost-effective pharmacotherapy contributing to optimal patient outcomes, provide experiential education for present and future health care practitioners, and support drug-related research.

Responsibilities:

• Review, maintain, and screen patient medication records and profiles for allergies, drug interactions and therapeutic duplications while entering orders and/or verifying medications.

• Identify and report suspected adverse drug reactions accurately and in a timely manner.

• Interpret and evaluate physician orders in order to prepare, calculate, and dispense appropriate medication dosage forms for inpatient and outpatient treatment in accordance with the Practicing State's Pharmacy Practice Act, Federal Drug Laws, and other regulatory organizations.

• Prepare and dispense intravenous admixture solutions, as required, using aseptic technique in an accepted sterile product preparation area.

• 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.

• Fill prescription orders in accordance with State and Federal regulations, utilizing technological resources and equipment.

• Utilize all available technologies in the provision of pharmaceutical care (i.e., computer systems and databases, Acu-Dose, Robot-Rx, pneumatic tube system, etc).

• Provide drug information and/or educational programs to healthcare professionals and pharmacy students.

• Communicate with physicians and nurses to insure prompt clarification of orders that are unclear, illegible, or incomplete.

• Sustain the formulary by minimizing non-formulary procurements, utilizing therapeutic interchange protocols, and promoting rational drug therapy selection.

• Adhere to all regulatory requirements, professional standards of practice, and hospital quality management policies and procedures in providing pharmaceutical care.

B.S. degree in Pharmacy or Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm D.) from an accredited school of pharmacy required. 3-6 months hospital pharmacy experience is preferred. Previous experience or familiarity with investigational drug control procedures and protocol design is preferred.

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:

• Pharmacist

• Act 34

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran