Pharmacist at UPMC

Greenville, 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

Pharmacy, Medication Dispensing, Patient Care, Drug Interaction, Pharmaceutical Care, Regulatory Compliance, Chemotherapy, Team Collaboration, Communication, Aseptic Technique, Formulary Management, Drug Information, Operational Duties, Education Programs, Clinical Evaluation, Pharmacy Supervision

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Whether you're looking for a collaborative team setting, a career path that can lead to leadership, excellent work-life balance, or experience with an industry leader - our Pharmacist opportunity offers many ways for you to get involved! UPMC Horizon- Greenville is currently hiring a Full-Time Pharmacist to work mainly day and 1:00PM to 11:00PM shifts with shared on-call responsibility of 4-6 days per month. This position will also have every 4th weekend and rotating holiday responsibility. This position will also support UPMC Horizon- Shenango Valley as well as requiring occasional travel to UPMC Jameson. Ideal candidate must have total flexibility, in regard to both work location assignment and availability. Candidates with prior hospital pharmacy experience are highly preferred! Experience with chemotherapy is a plus! Apply today to learn more! 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. Communicate with physicians and nurses to ensure prompt clarification of orders that are unclear, illegible, or incomplete. Provide drug information and/or educational programs to healthcare professionals and pharmacy students.? Utilize all available computer systems and technologies in the provision of 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. Required: 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 appropriate medication dosages. They will also communicate with healthcare professionals to ensure clarity in medication orders and provide drug information.