Job Description
Advance Your Career as a Pharmacist at UPMC Harrisburg!
Are you passionate about making a real difference in patient care? UPMC Harrisburg is looking for a full-time Pharmacist to deliver safe, effective, and innovative medication therapy across rotating daylight and evening shifts. You'll play a vital role in optimizing medication use, preventing adverse events, and educating patients and healthcare teams. As a trusted resource, you'll collaborate with colleagues, lead quality improvement initiatives, and mentor pharmacy students and residents-helping shape the next generation of pharmacy professionals.
We offer a generous benefits and total rewards package, a supportive and dynamic work environment, and endless opportunities to grow your career. Apply today to learn more!
Responsibilities:
+ Interpret and evaluate physician orders and prescriptions to safely prepare and dispense medications for inpatient and outpatient care.
+ Identify, report, and follow up on suspected adverse drug reactions promptly.
+ Support the formulary by minimizing non-formulary procurements and promoting rational drug therapy.
+ Review patient medication records for allergies, interactions, and duplications while verifying orders.
+ Organize daily pharmacy operations and assist in supervising technicians, aides, interns, and ancillary staff.
+ Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, professional standards, and hospital quality policies.
+ Collaborate with physicians and nurses to clarify unclear, incomplete, or illegible orders.
+ Provide drug information, education, and training to healthcare professionals and pharmacy students.
+ Utilize computer systems and technology to enhance the delivery of pharmaceutical care.
+ Prepare and dispense medications, including intravenous admixtures, using proper aseptic technique.
+ Graduate of an ACPE accredited College of Pharmacy
+ B.S in Pharmacy or Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree
+ 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
Job Tags
Full time, Rotating shift, Afternoon shift,
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