Pharmacist - Flex Full-Time

UPMC; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous benefits package

Opportunities for career advancement

Continuous training and education

Job summary

A leading healthcare institution in Pittsburgh is seeking a Flex Full-Time Pharmacist to enhance patient outcomes through collaboration with healthcare professionals. This role requires strong teamwork and communication skills along with a commitment to quality pharmacy services. Responsibilities include reviewing patient medication records, dispensing medications, and leading pharmacy technicians. The ideal candidate will hold a PharmD, be licensed in the state, and have a passion for improving healthcare delivery.

Qualifications

• Current licensure as a Pharmacist in the practicing state.
• No previous experience required.
• Previous pharmacist experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review and maintain patient medication records for allergies and drug interactions.
• Identify and report suspected adverse drug reactions accurately.
• Prepare and dispense intravenous admixtures using aseptic technique.
• Fill prescription orders following State and Federal regulations.
• Provide drug information and educational programs to professionals.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Customer Service

Education

B.S. in Pharmacy or Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD)

Graduate of an ACPE accredited College of Pharmacy

Job description

Overview

UPMC Presbyterian Campus is looking for a Flex Full-Time Pharmacist who can leverage their expertise and passion for collaboration with healthcare professionals to enhance patient outcomes and deliver life-changing medicine daily. This role is perfect for someone with strong teamwork, communication, and customer service skills and is committed to quality, safety, and excellence in pharmacy services. UPMC offers a generous benefits package, an expansive total rewards package, opportunity to grow your career through our pharmacist career ladder. Ready to join our dynamic team? Apply today to learn more!

This position will work a rotating daylight/evening schedule, as well as every third weekend. This rotating position will work with central pharmacy operation support, order entry/verification, sterile products compounding, perioperative services. Additional flexibility available.

Why UPMC Presbyterian?

• Career Growth: We offer a clear pharmacy career ladder with opportunities for advancement, continuous training, and ongoing education.
• Diverse Practice Opportunities: Unique opportunity to work in various specialized areas, including the operative satellite pharmacy, PACU, and sterile products areas.
• Collaborative Environment: Join a supportive, team‑focused environment where your contributions are valued.
• Innovative Excellence: Be part of a top academic medical center committed to healthcare innovation, research, and education.
• Impactful Work: Play a vital role in ensuring patients receive timely, safe, and effective medications—directly supporting their recovery and overall care.

Responsibilities

• Review, maintain, and screen patient medication records and profiles for allergies, drug interactions, and therapeutic duplications while entering orders and/or verifying medications.
• Identify and report suspected adverse drug reactions accurately and in a timely manner.
• Interpret and evaluate physician orders to prepare, calculate, and dispense appropriate medication dosage forms for inpatient and outpatient treatment in accordance with the Practicing State\'s Pharmacy Practice Act, Federal Drug Laws, and other regulatory organizations.
• Prepare and dispense intravenous admixture solutions, as required, using aseptic technique in an accepted sterile product preparation area.
• 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.
• Fill prescription orders in accordance with State and Federal regulations, utilizing technological resources and equipment.
• Provide drug information and/or educational programs to healthcare professionals and pharmacy students.
• Graduate of an ACPE accredited College of Pharmacy
• B.S in Pharmacy or Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree
• Current licensure as a Pharmacist in practicing state
• No previous experience required
• Previous pharmacist experience preferred
• Previous experience in perioperative and sterile products compounding preferred

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances

• Pharmacist

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran