Pharmacist - Casual at UPMC

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

24 Feb, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

26 Nov, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Medication Management, Patient Education, Collaboration, Quality Improvement, Pharmacy Practice, Regulatory Compliance, Adverse Drug Reaction Reporting, Formulary Management, Medication Record Review, Supervision, Intravenous Admixture Preparation, Aseptic Technique, Pharmacy Operations, Therapeutic Interchange, Drug Interaction Screening, Pharmaceutical Care

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Schedule: This position has a rotating schedule daylight and evening shifts, including every third weekend. UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh is hiring a casual Pharmacist to work in the in-patient pharmacy at the main location in Lawrenceville. Pharmacists ensure safe, effective, and affordable medication use by managing therapy, preventing medication issues, educating patients and staff and collaborating with healthcare teams. They also support quality improvement efforts and mentor pharmacy students and residents. 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. 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. Graduate of an ACPE accredited College of Pharmacy B.S in Pharmacy or Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree Required Current licensure as a pharmacist in practicing state. Pharmacist experience preferred. Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances: Pharmacist Act 33 / 34 / 73 with renewal UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran

Responsibilities

Pharmacists interpret and evaluate physician orders and prescriptions to prepare and dispense appropriate medication dosages. They also ensure safe medication use and collaborate with healthcare teams.