Pharmacist Specialist, Chartwell Infusion Pharmacy

UPMC Senior Communities; Oakdale (PA); Sur place; USD 110 000 - 150 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Chartwell Infusion Pharmacy in Oakdale, PA is seeking a full-time Pharmacist Specialist to join our team. The position rotates weekly with daylight and evening shifts, including weekends every third year.

Responsibilities include interpreting orders, maintaining formulary, supervising staff, and providing drug information to healthcare professionals. Pennsylvania licensure is required; residency or specialty experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an ACPE accredited College of Pharmacy.
• B.S. degree in Pharmacy or Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree.
• Current licensure as a Pharmacist in practicing state is required.
• 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 (informatic, IT, inventory, medication safety, regulatory, quality, medication therapy management).

Responsabilités

• Interpret and evaluate physician orders and prescriptions to prepare, calculate, and dispense appropriate medication dosage forms for inpatient and outpatient treatment in accordance with laws.
• 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 patient medication records for allergies, interactions, and duplications.
• Supervise pharmacy technicians, aides, students, and other staff involved in providing pharmaceutical care.
• Adhere to regulatory requirements and hospital quality management policies and procedures.
• Communicate with physicians and nurses to clarify orders.
• Provide drug information and educational programs to healthcare professionals.
• Utilize computer systems in the provision of pharmaceutical care.
• Fill prescription orders in accordance with regulations and use of appropriate resources.
• Prepare and dispense intravenous admixtures using aseptic technique.

Connaissances

Clinical communication

Regulatory compliance

Pharmacy supervision

Drug information

Formation

ACPE-accredited PharmD/BS in Pharmacy

Current PA Pharmacist license

ASHP PGY1 or 3+ years specialty experience

Outils

Computer systems in pharmacy

Description du poste

Chartwell Infusion Pharmacy is seeking a full-time Pharmacist Specialist to join their team in Oakdale!

This position follows a schedule that rotates weekly and includes daylight and evening shifts. Week 1 consists of either 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. or 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. shifts, and Week 2 consists of 12:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. shifts. Employees work every third weekend and are required to work one major and one minor holiday each year.

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.

Qualifications:

• Graduate of an ACPE accredited College of Pharmacy
• B.S. degree in Pharmacy or Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree
• Current licensure as a Pharmacist in practicing state is required
• 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

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