Pharmacist - Limited Part-Time at UPMC

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

07 Jul, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

08 Apr, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Pharmacotherapy, Medication reconciliation, Aseptic technique, Intravenous admixture, Drug interaction screening, Patient counseling, Teamwork, Communication, Customer service, Pharmacy operations, Dosage calculation, Regulatory compliance

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

UPMC Presbyterian Campus is looking for a Limited Part-Time Pharmacist who can leverage their expertise and passion for collaboration with healthcare professionals to enhance patient outcomes and deliver life-changing medicine daily. This role is perfect for someone with strong teamwork, communication, and customer service skills and is committed to quality, safety, and excellence in pharmacy services. Grow your career through our pharmacist career ladder. There are opportunities available within the pharmacy career ladder, including unique roles in areas such as the operative satellite pharmacy and the sterile products area. These positions offer hands-on experience and support continued growth within the department. Purpose: Ensure cost-effective pharmacotherapy contributes to optimal patient outcomes, provide experiential education for present and future healthcare practitioners, and support drug-related research. Responsibilities: 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 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. Provide drug information and/or educational programs to healthcare professionals and pharmacy students. 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 Previous pharmacist experience preferred. Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances: Pharmacist Act 34 UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran

Responsibilities

The pharmacist will review and screen patient medication records for safety while preparing and dispensing medications in accordance with regulatory standards. They will also provide drug information to healthcare professionals and supervise pharmacy support staff to ensure optimal patient outcomes.