Pharmacist - Limited Part-Time

UPMC; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 75,768 - 103,320; Part time

Job summary

UPMC Presbyterian Campus in Pittsburgh is seeking a Limited Part-Time Pharmacist to collaborate with healthcare professionals and ensure safe, effective patient care. Responsibilities include reviewing medication records, dispensing medications, providing drug information, and supporting pharmacy operations.

Eligible candidates hold PharmD or BS in Pharmacy with active pharmacist licensure in the state, and prior hospital pharmacy experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an ACPE-accredited College of Pharmacy.
• Active pharmacist licensure in the practicing state.
• Previous pharmacist experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review, maintain, and screen patient medication records for allergies, drug interactions, and duplications.
• Identify and report suspected adverse drug reactions.
• Prepare and dispense appropriate medication dosages and IV admixtures using aseptic technique.
• Supervise pharmacy technicians and support staff as needed.
• Provide drug information and educational programs to healthcare professionals and students.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Customer service

Pharmacotherapy

Education

PharmD

BS in Pharmacy

Job description

UPMC Presbyterian Campus is looking for a Limited Part-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.

Grow your career through our pharmacist career ladder. There are opportunities available within the pharmacy career ladder, including unique roles in areas such as the operative satellite pharmacy and the sterile products area. These positions offer hands‑on experience and support continued growth within the department.

Purpose

Ensure cost‑effective pharmacotherapy contributes to optimal patient outcomes, provide experiential education for present and future healthcare practitioners, and support drug‑related research.

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.
• Previous pharmacist experience preferred.

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances

• Pharmacist
• Act 34

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran