Night Pharmacist (7 days on/7days off - UPMC Washington

Join Our Team as a Pharmacist!

We are seeking a dedicated and knowledgeable pharmacist to join our dynamic healthcare team at UPMC Washington! If you are passionate about patient care, have a keen eye for detail, and thrive in a fast-paced environment, we would love to hear from you. Apply today to make a meaningful impact on our community's health and well-being!

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.
• 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.

Preferred Experience: Prefer 3 years of prior inpatient pharmacy experience or completion of PGY1 accredited residency.

Schedule: Overnight shift - with a 7 days on and 7 days off rotation. This role will also have weekend and holiday responsibility and work either 12- or 10-hour shifts.

• 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 with renewalUPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran