Pharmacist- Casual NE- Inpatient- Allegheny General Hospital

High Market Health; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated pharmacist to enhance patient care through effective pharmaceutical practices. In this role, you will optimize medication therapies, oversee pharmacy operations, and ensure compliance with safety standards. You will collaborate with healthcare teams, providing critical drug information and interventions to improve patient outcomes. This position offers the chance to work in a dynamic environment where your expertise will make a significant impact on patient health and safety. If you are passionate about pharmaceutical care and thrive in a collaborative setting, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy or Pharm D required.
• Licensed or eligible for licensure as a Registered Pharmacist in PA.

Responsibilities

• Process and review medication prescriptions for safety and efficacy.
• Provide drug information and collaborate with healthcare professionals.
• Assist in managing pharmacy technicians and daily operations.

Skills

Pharmaceutical care

Drug dispensing

Drug therapy monitoring

Patient care

Collaboration with healthcare team

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy

Doctor of Pharmacy degree (Pharm D)

Tools

Pharmacy management software

Job description

Company :

Allegheny Health Network

Job Description :

GENERAL OVERVIEW:

This job 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%)
• May be responsible for the following if serving as the 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 trouble shooting 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 at hire or sit for boards and obtain licensure within 120 days.

Preferred

• Hospital experience preferred.

Disclaimer: The job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and essential duties and responsibilities of work performed by employees within this job title. It may not contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to do this job.

Compliance Requirement: This job adheres to the ethical and legal standards and behavioral expectations as set forth in the code of business conduct and company policies.

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