Pharmacist - Poison Center

UPMC; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

UPMC is seeking a licensed Pharmacist in the Pittsburgh, PA area to dispense medications, verify orders, and provide clinical information to healthcare teams. The role emphasizes safety, accuracy, and cost-effective patient care.

Required: PharmD or BS in Pharmacy, ACPE accreditation, and active licensure. No prior experience required; pharmacist experience preferred. The position offers teaching and precepting opportunities, and a collaborative, educational work environment.

Qualifications

• Pharmacist graduate with ACPE accreditation and active state licensure.
• Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) or BS in Pharmacy required.
• No previous experience required; pharmacist experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review, interpret, verify, and dispense medication orders and prescriptions in compliance with state, federal, and organizational regulations.
• Assess patient medication profiles for allergies, interactions, duplications, and appropriateness of therapy, while identifying and reporting adverse drug reactions.
• Promote safe and cost-effective medication use through formulary management, therapeutic interchange protocols, and evidence-based drug therapy recommendations.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and healthcare teams to clarify orders, resolve medication-related concerns, and optimize patient outcomes.
• Prepare and dispense medications, including sterile and IV admixtures, using appropriate technology and aseptic techniques.
• Support pharmacy operations by coordinating daily workflow and supervising pharmacy technicians, interns, aides, and other support personnel.
• Serve as a drug information resource and provide education, training, and preceptorship to healthcare professionals, pharmacy students, and residents.
• 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; pharmacist experience preferred.

Education

BS in Pharmacy or Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD)

Job description

Purpose

Provide safe, effective, and cost-efficient medication therapy by supporting medication-use systems, optimizing patient care, preventing medication-related issues, ensuring regulatory compliance, and serving as an educational and clinical resource for healthcare teams, students, and residents.

Purpose

Provide safe, effective, and cost-efficient medication therapy by supporting medication-use systems, optimizing patient care, preventing medication-related issues, ensuring regulatory compliance, and serving as an educational and clinical resource for healthcare teams, students, and residents.

Responsibilities

• Review, interpret, verify, and dispense medication orders and prescriptions in compliance with state, federal, and organizational regulations.
• Assess patient medication profiles for allergies, interactions, duplications, and appropriateness of therapy, while identifying and reporting adverse drug reactions.
• Promote safe and cost-effective medication use through formulary management, therapeutic interchange protocols, and evidence-based drug therapy recommendations.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and healthcare teams to clarify orders, resolve medication-related concerns, and optimize patient outcomes.
• Prepare and dispense medications, including sterile and IV admixtures, using appropriate technology and aseptic techniques.
• Support pharmacy operations by coordinating daily workflow and supervising pharmacy technicians, interns, aides, and other support personnel.
• Serve as a drug information resource and provide education, training, and preceptorship to healthcare professionals, pharmacy students, and residents.
• 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; pharmacist experience preferred.

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances

• Pharmacist
• Act 34

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran