Pharmacist (7-on-7-off schedule & Sign-on-Bonus Available)

UPMC Senior Communities; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 105,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Evenings shift schedule

Job summary

UPMC Passavant in Pittsburgh, PA is hiring a Pharmacist for the McCandless location. The role offers a $15,000 sign-on bonus for a limited time and includes both full-time and part-time shifts.

Responsibilities include dispensing medications, ensuring regulatory compliance, and collaborating with physicians and nurses to clarify orders. Experience is preferred but not required. Evening shifts are scheduled with flexible interview details.

Qualifications

• ACPE-accredited College of Pharmacy graduate required.
• PharmD or BS in Pharmacy with clinical pharmacy training preferred.
• No prior experience required; pharmacist experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Interpret and evaluate physician orders to dispense appropriate medications following regulatory requirements.
• Identify and report suspected adverse drug reactions promptly.
• Maintain formulary compliance and promote rational drug therapy choices.
• Review patient medication records for allergies, interactions, and duplications.
• Supervise pharmacy technicians and aides to support pharmaceutical care.

Education

ACPE-accredited College of Pharmacy

PharmD (Doctor of Pharmacy)

BS in Pharmacy

Job description

Join our Community!

ANCC Magnet designated UPMC Passavant is currently hiring a Full-Time and Part-Time Pharmacist at the McCandless location.

Now offering an enhanced $15,000 sign-on bonus for a limited time! (External and eligible candidates for the remainder of 2026)

Shift Details:

• Scheduled 7 working evenings on and then 7 evenings off!
• Shifts will be discussed further in the interview

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.

Qualifications:

• Graduate of an ACPE accredited College of Pharmacy
• B.S in Pharmacy or Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree
• No previous experience required; pharmacist experience preferred.

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:

• Pharmacist
• Act 34

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran