Pharmacist - Night Position

Pharmacist Night Position (Full-Time)
UPMC Hamot | Erie, PA

UPMC Hamot is seeking a full-time Night Shift Pharmacist to join our team. This role follows a 7-on/7-off rotation , including every other weekend coverage , with scheduled hours of 8:00 PM 7:30 AM .

This position supports patients primarily at UPMC Hamot, with additional coverage for hospitals across the northern region, including UPMC Northwest, UPMC Chautauqua, UPMC Horizon, and UPMC Kane.

Preferred Qualifications

• PGY1 Pharmacy Residency or

• Minimum of 3 years of hospital or ambulatory pharmacy experience

Why Join Us?

Be part of a collaborative, multidisciplinary team in a hospital environment that prioritizes patient safety, innovation, and professional growth. We offer advanced technology and a strong operational infrastructure, including:

• EPIC electronic health record (EHR) system
• Full pharmacy automation (XR2 robots, medication carousels, ADCs, and controlled substance management systems)
• Full USP compliance (USP 797, USP 800, USP 795)
• Career ladder opportunities and involvement in clinical service expansion

In this role, the pharmacist will provide clinical and operational support with opportunities including:

• Pharmacokinetic consult management
• Renal dosing adjustments
• IV to PO conversions
• Therapeutic interchanges
• Code response participation

Position Overview

Pharmacists are responsible and accountable for delivering safe, effective, and cost-conscious pharmacotherapy. This role supports both centralized and decentralized medication-use systems to ensure optimal patient outcomes and efficient pharmacy operations.

Pharmacists participate in all aspects of the medication-use process and provide both clinical and operational pharmacy services. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Assessing patient-specific parameters and medication needs
• Incorporating age- and disease-specific considerations into therapy and education
• Monitoring therapy and contributing to adjustments based on patient response
• Detecting, mitigating, and preventing medication-related adverse events

Pharmacists also serve as key resources and liaisons to healthcare teams, departments, and external partners. Additional expectations include:

• Supporting and/or leading quality improvement and regulatory compliance initiatives
• Contributing to medication-use process enhancements and pharmacy practice advancement
• Providing medication and practice-related education and training
• Serving as a preceptor for pharmacy students and residents (as applicable)
• Participating in quality initiatives through process monitoring, data analysis, intervention implementation, and evaluation of outcomes

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: 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