Pharmacist (Full-Time & Part-Time & 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 for full-time or part-time roles at the McCandless location. The position focuses on dispensing medications, ensuring accuracy, and collaborating with physicians and nurses to clarify orders.

You will supervise technicians, maintain medication records, promote formulary adherence, and provide drug information. Eligible candidates may receive a $15,000 sign-on bonus during this limited-time offer.

Qualifications

• Interpret and evaluate physician orders and prescriptions to prepare and dispense medications in accordance with laws and hospital policy.
• Identify and report adverse drug reactions accurately and timely.
• Maintain formulary by promoting rational therapy and minimizing non-formulary procurements.
• Review patient medication records for allergies, interactions, and duplications; verify orders as needed.

Responsibilities

• Interpret and evaluate physician orders and prescriptions to prepare, calculate, and dispense appropriate medication dosage forms for inpatient and outpatient treatment.
• Identify and report suspected adverse drug reactions accurately and in a timely manner.
• Sustain the formulary by minimizing non-formulary procurements and promoting rational drug therapy selection.
• Review, maintain, and screen patient medication records and profiles for allergies, drug interactions and therapeutic duplications.

Skills

Clinical pharmacy

Medication safety

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Regulatory compliance

Team supervision

Job description

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Now offering an enhanced $15,000 sign-on bonus for a limited time! (External and eligible candidates for the remainder of 2026)

ANCC Magnet designated UPMC Passavant is currently hiring a Full-Time and Part-Time Pharmacist at the McCandless location.

Shift Details:

• Variable daylight & evening shifts
• Scheduled every 3rd weekend & 2 holidays per year
• 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.