Pharmacist (Overnight)

UPMC; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

UPMC Passavant is hiring a Full-Time Overnight Pharmacist at the McCandless location. Hospital pharmacy experience is preferred. The role includes interpreting orders, dispensing medications, and ensuring regulatory compliance.

Licensure as a Pharmacist in the applicable state is required. You will collaborate with physicians and nurses, supervise pharmacy staff, and participate in educational activities for professionals and students.

Qualifications

• 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 required.
• Hospital pharmacy experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Interpret and evaluate physician orders and prescriptions for inpatient and outpatient care.
• Verify and dispense medications according to regulations and formulary.
• Identify and report adverse drug reactions promptly and accurately.
• Maintain patient medication profiles for allergies and drug interactions.
• Supervise pharmacy technicians and support staff as needed.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and hospital quality policies are followed.
• Communicate with physicians and nurses to clarify orders when needed.
• Provide drug information and educational programs to staff and students.
• Utilize computer systems and technologies in pharmaceutical care.
• Fill prescriptions in accordance with state and federal regulations and aseptic technique for IVs.

Education

PharmD or B.S. in Pharmacy

ACPE-accredited College of Pharmacy

Job description

Join our Community!

ANCC Magnet designated UPMC Passavant is currently hiring a Full-Time Overnight Pharmacist at the McCandless location. Hospital pharmacy experience is preferred.

Shift Details:

• Overnight shift
• 7 days on, 7 days off rotation
• Will work weekends & holidays falling during the weeks scheduled on
• 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.
• 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 required
• No previous experience required; pharmacist experience preferred.Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:
• Pharmacist
• Act 34

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran