Pharmacist - Cancer Institute - St. Vincent Hospital

Allegheny Health Network; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A health care network is searching for a Pharmacist for their Cancer Institute at St. Vincent Hospital. The role includes optimizing patient care through safe and effective pharmaceutical practices, overseeing pharmacy operations, and collaborating with healthcare professionals. Candidates should have a relevant pharmacy degree and possess a license or eligibility to practice in Pennsylvania or New York. The position offers full-time hours and involves supervisory responsibilities within the pharmacy department.

Qualifications

• Must possess knowledge in pharmaceutical care and drug dispensing.
• Experience with hospital pharmacy preferred.
• Ability to provide accurate drug information and consultations.

Responsibilities

• Process prescriptions and conduct drug reviews.
• Provide drug information to healthcare professionals and patients.
• Supervise pharmacy technicians and pharmacy students.
• Contribute to department operations and maintain cleanliness.
• Participate in safety and performance improvement activities.

Skills

Drug therapy monitoring

Patient intervention

Collaboration with healthcare team

Safety and compliance

Training and supervision

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy or Doctor of Pharmacy degree (Pharm D)

Licensed as a Registered Pharmacist in PA and/or NY

Job description

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Company: Allegheny Health Network

Overview

GENERAL OVERVIEW: Optimizes patient care by promoting rational, safe and cost effective pharmaceutical care including drug dispensing, intravenous admixture program and providing drug information. Conducts drug therapy monitoring and implements drug therapy interventions to reduce adverse events. Oversees the work performed by pharmacy technicians, students and other support staff.

Essential Responsibilities

• Process prescriptions: Conducts prospective drug review on all prescriptions processed. Independently reviews and assesses medication prescriptions to identify, prevent and resolve potential and actual drug related problems; ensures that medications are accurately and efficiently compounded and dispensed. Ensures safe and appropriate and cost-effective medication therapies for patients. Demonstrates sound professional judgment and knowledge to resolve emergent issues. (20%)
• Drug Information and Patient Interventions: Provides accurate and timely drug information to other health professionals, patients and the public. Documents interventions and outcomes related to drug therapy. Collaborates with the healthcare team to manage drug therapy, protocols and guidelines. (20%)
• Assist in Department Management: Assists the manager in supervising and directing work of pharmacy technicians, students, externs and other support personnel in daily operations. Trains pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, pharmacy residents and students in their duty areas. Oversees daily inventory maintenance purchases. Assures that all controlled substances are stored and dispensed in compliance with Federal, State and departmental regulations. (20%)
• Work Environment: Contributes to the effective operation of the department through all activities including computer functions, refill medications, generation of labels and answering phones appropriately. Maintains a clean and orderly work environment. (20%)
• Safety: Participates in performance improvement and regulatory compliance efforts. Maintains an attitude that promotes and fosters an environment of safety. All steps are done in a courteous and efficient manner. (20%)
• Night Pharmacist duties (if serving as Night Pharmacist): Triages, prioritizes and delegates the nightly activities of the pharmacy department. Serves as the primary interface to resolve medication related problems between pharmacy, nursing and other disciplines. Demonstrates proficiency in troubleshooting and solving information technology, computer and automation problems.
• Performs other duties as assigned or required.

Qualifications

Minimum

• Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy or Doctor of Pharmacy degree (Pharm D)
• Licensed or eligible for licensure as a Registered Pharmacist in the state of PA and/or NY at hire or sit for boards and obtain licensure within 120 days.

Preferred

• Hospital Experience preferred.

Compliance and Equal Opportunity

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Location and Roles Spotlight

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Health Care Provider
• Industries: Hospitals and Health Care