Pharmacist

at  UPMC

Erie, PA 16550, USA -

Start DateExpiry DateSalaryPosted OnExperienceSkillsTelecommuteSponsor Visa
Immediate27 Apr, 2025USD 74 Hourly28 Jan, 2025N/AGood communication skillsNoNo
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Description:

Join the UPMC Hamot Pharmacy team in Erie, PA, as a full-time Pharmacist offering variable day and evening shifts (7AM-3:30PM and 12:30PM-9PM) with every third weekend and 2-3 holidays annually. We’re looking for dynamic candidates who excel in written and verbal communication and can integrate operational, clinical, and educational responsibilities. Ideal applicants will have a solid understanding of hospital and outpatient clinic operations, and experience collaborating with medical, nursing, pharmacy staff, residents, and medical students. Enjoy a comprehensive Total Rewards benefits package and working with a fully USP-compliant pharmacy with cutting-edge technology, such as automated dispensing cabinets and IV cleanroom compounding. This position offers a unique opportunity for remote work, with a work-from-home model. Join us in making a meaningful impact on patient care while advancing your pharmacy career with UPMC Hamot!

In this role, there is the opportunity to -

  • Interpret and evaluate physician orders to prepare and dispense appropriate medication dosages in compliance with regulatory standards.
  • Identify and report suspected adverse drug reactions promptly to ensure patient safety.
  • Sustain the formulary by minimizing non-formulary procurements and promoting rational drug therapy choices.
  • Review and screen patient medication records for allergies, drug interactions, and therapeutic duplications.
  • Organize daily operational duties and supervise pharmacy technicians, aides, and interns to ensure efficient workflow.
  • Adhere to regulatory requirements and professional standards to maintain high-quality pharmaceutical care.
  • Communicate with physicians and nurses to clarify unclear, illegible, or incomplete medication orders.
  • Provide drug information and educational programs to healthcare professionals and pharmacy students.
  • Utilize computer systems and technologies to enhance the provision of pharmaceutical care.
  • Prepare and dispense intravenous admixtures using aseptic technique in sterile environments.

Responsibilities:

  • Interpret and evaluate physician orders to prepare and dispense appropriate medication dosages in compliance with regulatory standards.
  • Identify and report suspected adverse drug reactions promptly to ensure patient safety.
  • Sustain the formulary by minimizing non-formulary procurements and promoting rational drug therapy choices.
  • Review and screen patient medication records for allergies, drug interactions, and therapeutic duplications.
  • Organize daily operational duties and supervise pharmacy technicians, aides, and interns to ensure efficient workflow.
  • Adhere to regulatory requirements and professional standards to maintain high-quality pharmaceutical care.
  • Communicate with physicians and nurses to clarify unclear, illegible, or incomplete medication orders.
  • Provide drug information and educational programs to healthcare professionals and pharmacy students.
  • Utilize computer systems and technologies to enhance the provision of pharmaceutical care.
  • Prepare and dispense intravenous admixtures using aseptic technique in sterile environments


REQUIREMENT SUMMARY

Min:N/AMax:5.0 year(s)

Pharmaceuticals

Pharma / Biotech / Healthcare / Medical / R&D

Clinical Pharmacy

Graduate

Proficient

1

Erie, PA 16550, USA