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

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

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

UPMC Passavant in Pittsburgh is hiring a Pharmacist at the McCandless location. The position offers both full-time and part-time shifts with an enhanced $15,000 sign-on bonus for a limited time.

Responsibilities include interpreting orders, dispensing medications, maintaining formulary, and supervising pharmacy staff while ensuring regulatory compliance and patient safety.

Qualifications

• Pharmacist license and state registration (Pennsylvania)
• Strong knowledge of pharmacy practice standards and regulations
• Ability to supervise pharmacy technicians and staff
• Excellent communication with physicians, nurses, and patients
• Proficiency in aseptic technique and sterile product preparation

Responsibilities

• Interpret and evaluate physician orders and prescriptions for inpatient and outpatient care.
• Identify and report adverse drug reactions promptly and accurately.
• Maintain formulary adherence and promote rational drug therapy.
• Review patient medication records for allergies, interactions, and duplications.
• Supervise daily pharmacy operations and support staff.

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.