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Job description
UPMC Harrisburg is hiring a Full-Time Pharmacist!
nThis dynamic role supports UPMC Harrisburg working full-time with rotating day and evening shifts. The ideal candidate will have flexibility regarding work location and scheduling.
nAs a valued member of our pharmacy team, you'll play a key role in delivering safe, effective, and cost-conscious pharmacotherapy. You will support centralized and decentralized medication-use systems, participate in all aspects of pharmacy operations, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes. Responsibilities include patient assessment, medication education, prevention of medication-related adverse events, and active involvement in quality and regulatory initiatives. Pharmacists also serve as educators and preceptors for pharmacy students and residents, helping shape the next generation of clinical pharmacists.
nUPMC offers a generous benefits package, an expansive total rewards program, outstanding career growth opportunities, a sign on bonus, and so much more. Apply today!
nResponsibilities:
nnnInterpret 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.
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nnIdentify and report suspected adverse drug reactions accurately and in a timely manner.
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nnSustain the formulary by minimizing non-formulary procurements, utilizing therapeutic interchange protocols, and promoting rational drug therapy selection.
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nnReview, maintain, and screen patient medication records and profiles for allergies, drug interactions and therapeutic duplications while entering orders and/or verifying medications.
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nnOrganize daily operational duties and assist in the supervision of pharmacy technicians, pharmacy aides, student interns and other ancillary personnel involved in providing pharmaceutical care.
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nnAdhere to all regulatory requirements, professional standards of practice, and hospital quality management policies and procedures in providing pharmaceutical care.
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nnCommunicate with physicians and nurses to ensure prompt clarification of orders that are unclear, illegible, or incomplete.
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nnProvide drug information and/or educational programs to healthcare professionals and pharmacy students.
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nnUtilize all available computer systems and technologies in the provision of pharmaceutical care.
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nnFill prescription orders in accordance with State and Federal regulations, utilizing technological resources and equipment.
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nnPrepare and dispense intravenous admixture solutions, as required, using aseptic technique in an accepted sterile product preparation area.
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nnGraduate of an ACPE accredited College of Pharmacy.
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nnB.S in Pharmacy or Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree.
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nnRequired: Current licensure as a Pharmacist in practicing state.
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nnEntry Level - no previous experience required; pharmacist experience preferred.
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n nLicensure, Certifications, and Clearances:
nnnPharmacist
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nnAct 34
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n nUPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran
Worksite address
harrisburg, PA, 17124, US
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