Pharmacist, Chartwell

at  UPMC

PHARMACIST, CHARTWELL

Job ID: 6024826294
Status: Full-Time
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Shift: Day Job
Facility: Chartwell
Department: Pharmacy
Location: 1001 Oakdale Road, Oakdale, PA
Union Position: No
Salary Range: $ 49.26-76.94 USD
UPMC Chartwell is looking for a full time Pharmacist to join their dedicated team!
You will ensure the provision of cost-effective pharmacotherapy contributing to optimal patient outcomes, provide experiential education for present and future health care practitioners, and support drug-related research.
This role will work rotating daylight, and evening shifts (early shifts starts between 6:30 am and 8:30 am, and late shift starts at 12:30 pm.) Approximately one weekend shift per month.
UPMC offers a generous benefits package, an expansive total rewards package, opportunity to grow your career and much more. Apply today!

QUALIFICATIONS:

• B.S. degree in Pharmacy or Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm D.) from an accredited school of pharmacy required.
• 3-6 months hospital pharmacy experience is preferred.
• Previous experience or familiarity with investigational drug control procedures and protocol design is preferred.LICENSURE, CERTIFICATIONS, AND CLEARANCES:
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• Review, maintain, and screen patient medication records and profiles for allergies, drug interactions and therapeutic duplications while entering orders and/or verifying medications.
• Identify and report suspected adverse drug reactions accurately and in a timely manner.
• Interpret and evaluate physician orders in order to prepare, calculate, and dispense appropriate medication dosage forms for inpatient and outpatient treatment in accordance with the Practicing State’s Pharmacy Practice Act, Federal Drug Laws, and other regulatory organizations.
• Prepare and dispense intravenous admixture solutions, as required, using aseptic technique in an accepted sterile product preparation area.
• 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.
• Fill prescription orders in accordance with State and Federal regulations, utilizing technological resources and equipment.
• Utilize all available technologies in the provision of pharmaceutical care (i.e., computer systems and databases, Acu-Dose, Robot-Rx, pneumatic tube system, etc).
• Provide drug information and/or educational programs to healthcare professionals and pharmacy students.
• Communicate with physicians and nurses to insure prompt clarification of orders that are unclear, illegible, or incomplete.
• Sustain the formulary by minimizing non-formulary procurements, utilizing therapeutic interchange protocols, and promoting rational drug therapy selection.
• Adhere to all regulatory requirements, professional standards of practice, and hospital quality management policies and procedures in providing pharmaceutical care.