Clinical Pharmacist- Cranberry at UPMC

Cranberry Township, Pennsylvania, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

26 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

25 Feb, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Medication Therapy Management, Patient-Centered Services, Medication Reviews, Drug-Related Problem Resolution, Interprofessional Collaboration, Clinical Programs, Quality Improvement, Mentoring, Ambulatory Pharmacy, Therapeutic Outcomes Optimization, Medication Reconciliation, Patient Counseling, Clinical Pathways, Medication Safety, Evidence-Based Practice, Program Evaluation

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Join the UPMC Ambulatory Care Pharmacy team as a clinical pharmacist providing medication therapy management within specialty areas delivering advanced, patient-centered services focused on improving health outcomes for patients. This full-time position is primarily onsite, with some flexibility for remote work, running Monday through Friday during regular daytime hours. You’ll play a key role in managing medications for patients, conducting comprehensive medication reviews, and ensuring drug-related problems are identified and resolved in collaboration with the medical team. As part of the care team, you’ll collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other professionals to deliver personalized, patient-centered care. The pharmacist will also support clinical programs that contribute to quality improvement initiatives, mentor pharmacy learners, and enhance pharmacy practices across the system. The ideal candidate will have experience with ambulatory pharmacy. Join us at UPMC Health Assistance Program in Cranberry, PA to make a difference in patient care and contribute to the advancement of pharmacy practice. Responsibilities: Delivers direct patient care in ambulatory settings – both in-person and virtually – in collaboration with the medical team, ensuring safe and effective medication use. Optimizes therapeutic outcomes through comprehensive patient evaluation, monitoring, and identification of drug-related problems, adverse reactions, interactions, and access barriers. Provides evidence-based, patient-centered medication recommendations, including medication review, reconciliation, and counseling tailored to individual patient needs. Leads clinical programs and therapeutic initiatives, facilitating medication related care services and stewardship activities, aligned with best practices and regulatory standards. Designs, implements, and measures clinical processes that improve treatment outcomes, minimize adverse drug events, and support quality and sustainability performance goals through DUEs or other reporting metrics. Fosters interprofessional collaboration by developing and implementing clinical pathways, protocols, and medication safety strategies grounded in evidence-based practice. Creates a culture of learning and professional growth through coaching, mentoring, and training pharmacists, residents, students, and healthcare providers on clinical practices. Tracks, evaluates, and benchmarks pharmacy programs for operational efficiency, quality, and sustainability, while identifying opportunities for improvement and innovation. Advances pharmacy practice through research, quality improvement initiatives, and education, presenting findings at professional meetings or publishing in peer-reviewed journals. Provides strategic input for ambulatory pharmacy team planning, supports expansion of pharmacy services, and performs additional duties as required to meet the team and organizational goals. Graduate of an ACPE accredited College of Pharmacy B.S. degree in Pharmacy Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree; PharmD preferred. Required: Current licensure as a pharmacist in practicing state Completion of ASHP accredited PGY-1 Pharmacy Residency or three years clinical pharmacy experience Knowledge and expertise in advanced pharmacy practice and service, comprehensive medication management, and evidence-based medicine in specialized area appropriate for clinical assignments? BPS Board Certification preferred. Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances: Pharmacist Act 34 UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran

Responsibilities

The clinical pharmacist delivers direct patient care in ambulatory settings, optimizing therapeutic outcomes through comprehensive evaluation, monitoring, and identification of drug-related problems. They will also lead clinical programs, foster interprofessional collaboration, and create a culture of learning through coaching and mentoring.