Pharmacist - 7-on/7-off Night Shift

UPMC Senior Communities; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career Growth

Diverse Practice Opportunities

Collaborative Environment

Innovative Excellence

Job summary

UPMC Presbyterian Campus is seeking a full-time Pharmacist to enhance patient outcomes through collaboration with healthcare professionals and delivering safe, effective medications. Emphasizes teamwork, communication, and customer service while supporting quality and safety in pharmacy services.

The position operates on a 7-day on/7-day off night shift, 8:00pm–7:00am, with a strong focus on continuous education and career growth within a leading academic medical center.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an ACPE accredited College of Pharmacy.
• BS in Pharmacy or Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree.
• Current licensure as a Pharmacist in practicing state.
• Pharmacist experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review, maintain, and screen patient medication records for allergies, interactions, and duplications; verify medications.
• Identify and report suspected adverse drug reactions promptly and accurately.
• Interpret physician orders to prepare, calculate, and dispense appropriate dosages.
• Prepare and dispense IV admixtures using aseptic technique in sterile areas.

Skills

Teamwork

Education

ACPE-accredited College of Pharmacy

BS in Pharmacy or PharmD

Job description

UPMC Presbyterian Campus is looking for a full-time Pharmacist who can leverage their expertise and passion for collaboration with healthcare professionals to enhance patient outcomes and deliver life-changing medicine daily. This role is perfect for someone with strong teamwork, communication, and customer service skills and is committed to quality, safety, and excellence in pharmacy services. UPMC offers a generous benefits package, an expansive total rewards package, and an opportunity to grow your career through our pharmacist career ladder.

This position will work a 7-day on/7-day off night shift schedule, with the work week starting on Mondays. Shifts will be 8:00pm-7:00am.

Why UPMC Presbyterian:

• Career Growth: We offer a clear pharmacy career ladder with opportunities for advancement, continuous training, and ongoing education.
• Diverse Practice Opportunities: Unique opportunity to work in various specialized areas, including the operative satellite pharmacy, PACU, and sterile products areas.
• Collaborative Environment: Join a supportive, team-focused environment where your contributions are valued.
• Innovative Excellence: Be part of a top academic medical center committed to healthcare innovation, research, and education.
• Impactful Work: Play a vital role in ensuring patients receive timely, safe, and effective medications-directly supporting their recovery and overall care.

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

Qualifications:

• Graduate of an ACPE accredited College of Pharmacy
• B.S in Pharmacy or Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree
• Current licensure as a Pharmacist in practicing state
• Pharmacist experience preferred.

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:

• Pharmacist
• Act 34

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran