Pharmacist, Children's Pint Size Pharmacy

UPMC; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

UPMC Pint Size Pharmacy is seeking a full-time Pharmacist to join our outpatient team in Pittsburgh. The position involves 40 hours weekly with rotating weekend shifts and weekday 8-hour shifts, plus a closing shift one night per week and every fifth weekend.

The role offers a strong benefits package and opportunities for career growth. The Pharmacist will interpret orders, ensure safe dispensing, monitor drug interactions, supervise staff, and provide drug information to healthcare teams while

Qualifications

• Graduate of an ACPE-accredited College of Pharmacy.
• Current licensure as a Pharmacist in practicing state.
• PharmD or B.S. in Pharmacy required.

Responsibilities

• Interpret and evaluate orders and prescriptions to dispense appropriate medication.
• Identify and report suspected adverse drug reactions promptly.
• Maintain formulary and promote rational drug therapy selection.
• Review patient medication records for allergies and interactions.
• Supervise technicians and interns as part of daily operations.
• Adhere to regulatory standards and hospital policies.
• Communicate with physicians and nurses for order clarification.
• Provide drug information and educational programs to staff.

Skills

Pharmacy operations

Regulatory compliance

Clinical communication

Education

ACPE-accredited College of Pharmacy

PharmD or B.S. in Pharmacy

Job description

UPMC Children's outpatient pharmacy, Pint Size, is seeking a full-time Pharmacist to join their team! Pint Size Pharmacy fills retail prescription orders for patients leaving the hospital and those visiting for clinic appointments.

This full time, 40 hours per week position will work primarily 8-hour weekday shifts and rotational 5-hour weekend shifts. Team members work one closing shift each week (11:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.) and participate in a weekend rotation every fifth weekend (Saturday and Sunday, 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.). A perk of this position is that it does not require coverage on any major holidays!

UPMC offers a generous benefits package, an expansive total rewards package, opportunity to grow your career and much more.

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.
• Maintain 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.
• Graduate of an ACPE accredited College of Pharmacy.
• B.S in Pharmacy or Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree - Required: Current licensure as a Pharmacist in practicing state.
• Entry Level - no previous experience required; pharmacist experience preferred.

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:

• Pharmacist
• ACT 34

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran