Pharmacist - West Penn Hospital - NIGHT

Allegheny Health Network; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Allegheny Health Network is hiring for a Night Pharmacist in Pittsburgh. This role involves optimizing patient care through drug dispensing and monitoring, overseeing pharmacy technicians, and providing drug information. Qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy or Pharm D, and licensure as a Registered Pharmacist in Pennsylvania. This position is focused on night shifts, promoting safe and cost-effective pharmaceutical care within a hospital setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy or Doctor of Pharmacy degree (Pharm D) required.
• Licensed or eligible for licensure as a Registered Pharmacist in Pennsylvania at hire or within 120 days.
• Preferred: Doctorate degree in Pharmacy and hospital experience.

Responsibilities

• Optimizes patient care by ensuring safe and cost-effective pharmaceutical care.
• Conducts drug therapy monitoring and interventions to reduce adverse events.
• Oversees work performed by pharmacy technicians and support staff.
• Provides drug information to health professionals and patients.
• Assists in managing daily operations of the pharmacy.
• Maintains compliance with regulatory standards.

Skills

Drug dispensing

Patient care optimization

Drug therapy monitoring

Intervention documentation

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy or Pharm D

Registered Pharmacist licensure in PA

Doctorate degree in Pharmacy (preferred)

Hospital experience (preferred)

Job description

7 on 7 off Shift

This job optimizes patient care by promoting rational, safe and cost‑effective pharmaceutical care including drug dispensing, intravenous admixture program and providing drug information. Conducts drug therapy monitoring and implements drug therapy interventions to reduce adverse events. Oversees the work performed by pharmacy technicians, students and other support staff. This position primarily works nights.

• Process prescriptions – Conducts prospective drug review on all prescriptions processed. Independently reviews and assesses medication prescriptions to identify, prevent and resolve potential and actual drug related problems; ensures medications are accurately and efficiently compounded and dispensed. Ensures safe, appropriate and cost‑effective medication therapies for patients.
• Drug Information and Patient Interventions – Provides accurate and timely drug information to other health professionals, patients and the public. Documents interventions and outcomes related to drug therapy. Collaborates with the healthcare team to manage drug therapy, protocols and guidelines.
• Assist in Department Management – Assists the manager in supervising and directing work of pharmacy technicians, students, externs and other support personnel in daily operations. Trains pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, pharmacy residents and students in their duty areas. Oversees daily inventory maintenance and purchases. Ensures that all controlled substances are stored and dispensed in compliance with federal, state and departmental regulations.
• Work Environment – Contributes to the effective operation of the department through all activities including computer functions, refill medications, generation of labels and answering phones. Maintains a clean and orderly work environment.
• Safety – Participates in performance improvement and regulatory compliance efforts. Maintains an attitude that promotes and fosters an environment of safety. Performs all steps in a courteous and efficient manner.
• Night Pharmacist – If serving as the Night Pharmacist, triages, prioritizes and delegates the nightly activities of the pharmacy department. Serves as the primary interface to resolve medication related problems between pharmacy, nursing and other disciplines. Demonstrates proficiency in troubleshooting and solving information technology, computer and automation problems.
• Performs other duties as assigned or required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy or Doctor of Pharmacy degree (Pharm D)
• Licensed or eligible for licensure as a Registered Pharmacist in the State of PA at hire or within 120 days of hire
• Doctorate degree in Pharmacy (preferred)
• Hospital experience (preferred)

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