Pharmacist

Pharmacist

Responsible for performing all aspects of pharmaceutical care for the hospital system patients including: effective drug use control; safe and efficient drug distribution; appropriate medication selection; provision of drug information to meet the needs of physicians, nurses, patients and ancillary department personnel.

Responsibilities:

• Prepares and dispenses medication orders per physician request according to established policies, procedures and protocols.
• Ensures safe, appropriate and cost effective medication therapies for patients according to established policies, procedures and protocols.
• Contributes to the quality and effective management of the Pharmacy Department operation.
• Maintains competency as required for current job position/title.
• Supervises technical and non-registered staff.
• Effectively operates equipment pertinent to practice area.
• Demonstrates the values and behaviors of the organization.
• Performs other related duties as assigned by supervisor.

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:

• Must be graduate of a school or college of Pharmacy accredited by the American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy.
• Previous hospital pharmacy experience and/or an American Society of Health System Pharmacists.
• Accredited residency program is preferred, but not required.
• Licensure: Must possess and maintain an Ohio State license as a Registered Pharmacist.

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran