Pharmacist-Hospital/Inpatient at UPMC

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

13 Feb, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

15 Nov, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Medication Therapy, Patient Care, Drug Information, Quality Improvement, Collaboration, Education, Aseptic Technique, Pharmacy Operations, Regulatory Compliance, Formulary Management, Adverse Drug Reactions, Medication Records Review, Pharmacy Supervision, Computer Systems, Pharmacy Students Mentoring, Healthcare Team Support

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Advance Your Career as a Pharmacist at UPMC Harrisburg! Are you passionate about making a real difference in patient care? UPMC Harrisburg is looking for a full-time Pharmacist to deliver safe, effective, and innovative medication therapy across rotating daylight and evening shifts. You’ll play a vital role in optimizing medication use, preventing adverse events, and educating patients and healthcare teams. As a trusted resource, you’ll collaborate with colleagues, lead quality improvement initiatives, and mentor pharmacy students and residents—helping shape the next generation of pharmacy professionals. We offer a generous benefits and total rewards package, a supportive and dynamic work environment, and endless opportunities to grow your career. Apply today to learn more! Responsibilities: Interpret and evaluate physician orders and prescriptions to safely prepare and dispense medications for inpatient and outpatient care. Identify, report, and follow up on suspected adverse drug reactions promptly. Support the formulary by minimizing non-formulary procurements and promoting rational drug therapy. Review patient medication records for allergies, interactions, and duplications while verifying orders. Organize daily pharmacy operations and assist in supervising technicians, aides, interns, and ancillary staff. Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, professional standards, and hospital quality policies. Collaborate with physicians and nurses to clarify unclear, incomplete, or illegible orders. Provide drug information, education, and training to healthcare professionals and pharmacy students. Utilize computer systems and technology to enhance the delivery of pharmaceutical care. Prepare and dispense medications, including intravenous admixtures, using proper aseptic technique. Graduate of an ACPE accredited College of Pharmacy B.S in Pharmacy or Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree Current licensure as a pharmacist in practicing state Entry Level- no previous experience required; pharmacist experience preferred. Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances: Pharmacist Act 34 UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran

Responsibilities

The Pharmacist will interpret and evaluate physician orders and prescriptions to prepare and dispense medications safely. They will also collaborate with healthcare professionals to optimize medication use and prevent adverse events.