Pharmacist - West Penn Hospital - NIGHT

Highmark Health; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Highmark Health in Pittsburgh is seeking a pharmacist to optimize patient care through effective pharmaceutical care. The role involves processing prescriptions, providing drug information, and supervising pharmacy technicians. Candidates must have a Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy or a Doctor of Pharmacy degree, and must be licensed or eligible for licensure in Pennsylvania. Experience in a hospital setting is preferred. The position offers a 7 on 7 off shift primarily working nights.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy or Doctor of Pharmacy degree required.
• Licensure as a Registered Pharmacist in PA must be obtained within 120 days.

Responsibilities

• Process prescriptions and ensure safe medication therapies for patients.
• Provide accurate drug information to healthcare professionals and patients.
• Assist in supervising pharmacy technicians and support personnel.
• Maintain a clean and orderly work environment.
• Participate in safety and compliance efforts.

Skills

Pharmaceutical care

Drug therapy monitoring

Patient communication

Safety compliance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy or Doctor of Pharmacy degree

Licensed Registered Pharmacist in the State of PA

Job description

Company

Allegheny Health Network

Job Description

GENERAL OVERVIEW:

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 job primarily works nights.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• 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 that medications are accurately and efficiently compounded and dispensed. Ensures safe and appropriate and cost-effective medication therapies for patients. Demonstrates sound professional judgment and knowledge to resolve emergent issues. (20%)
• 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. (20%)
• 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 purchases. Assures that all controlled substances are stored and dispensed in compliance with Federal, State and departmental regulations. (20%)
• Work Environment: Contributes to the effective operation of the department through all activities including computer functions, refill medications, generation of labels and answering phones appropriately. Maintains a clean and orderly work environment. (20%)
• Safety: Participates in performance improvement and regulatory compliance efforts. Maintains an attitude that promotes and fosters an environment of safety. All steps are done in a courteous and efficient manner. (20%)
• May be responsible for the following 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 trouble shooting and solving information technology, computer and automation problems.
• Performs other duties as assigned or required.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum

• 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 sit for boards and obtain licensure within 120 days

Preferred

• Doctorate degree in Pharmacy
• Hospital experience

Disclaimer

The job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and essential duties and responsibilities of work performed by employees within this job title. It may not contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to do this job.

Compliance Requirement

This job adheres to the ethical and legal standards and behavioral expectations as set forth in the code of business conduct and company policies.

Highmark Health and its affiliates prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on any category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.