Pharmacist Specialist

UPMC Senior Communities; Harrisburg (Dauphin County); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Generous benefits package

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

UPMC Harrisburg is seeking a Pharmacist Specialist for full-time, rotating day and evening shifts in a dynamic hospital setting. The role involves supporting centralized and decentralized medication-use systems, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, and providing pharmacotherapy education to staff and students.

The ideal candidate holds an ACPE-accredited PharmD or a B.S. in Pharmacy with current licensure, and has residency or substantial specialized experience.

Qualifications

• ACPE-accredited Doctor of Pharmacy or B.S. in Pharmacy required.
• Active Pharmacist license to practice in the state.
• Residency (PGY1) or 3+ years in a specialized area preferred.

Responsibilities

• Interpret and evaluate orders to dispense appropriate medication dosages for inpatient/outpatient care.
• Identify and report adverse drug reactions.
• Maintain formulary and promote rational drug therapy.

Skills

Clinical pharmacy

Patient safety

Communication with physicians

Team supervision

Education

ACPE-accredited College of Pharmacy

PharmD or B.S. in Pharmacy

Active Pharmacist license

Job description

UPMC Harrisburg is hiring a Full-Time Pharmacist Specialist!

This dynamic role will support UPMC Harrisburg, working full-time with rotating day and evening shifts. The ideal candidate will have flexibility regarding work location and scheduling.

As a valued member of our pharmacy team, you'll play a key role in delivering safe, effective, and cost-conscious pharmacotherapy. You will support centralized and decentralized medication-use systems, participate in all aspects of pharmacy operations, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes. Responsibilities include patient assessment, medication education, prevention of medication-related adverse events, and active involvement in quality and regulatory initiatives. Pharmacists also serve as educators and preceptors for pharmacy students and residents, helping shape the next generation of clinical pharmacists.

UPMC offers a generous benefits package, an expansive total rewards program, outstanding career growth opportunities, a sign on bonus, and so much more.

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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Core specialized role specific duties to be added.
• Site specific duties can be added if not reflected in core duties.

Qualifications:

• Graduate of an ACPE accredited College of Pharmacy
• B.S. degree in Pharmacy or Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree
• Required:
  • Current licensure as a Pharmacist in practicing state
  • Completion of an ASHP accredited PGY1 Pharmacy Residency or minimum of 3 years of experience in specialized area of pharmacy operations/services required
• Relevant training/certification in specialized area of pharmacy operations/services preferred.
• Pharmacist specialists support pharmacy operations in specialized roles.
• Current pharmacist specialist positions include but are not limited to informatics, IT, inventory, research, medication safety, regulatory, quality, medication therapy management.

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:

• Pharmacist
• Act 34

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran