Lead Pharmacist, Charge - (Oncology)

UPMC•Washington, PA

6h•Onsite

About The Position

UPMC Hillman Cancer Center is hiring a regular full-time Lead Oncology Pharmacist, Charge to support its Washington Hillman Cancer Center pharmacy network location in Washington, Pennsylvania. The position follows a Monday-through-Friday daylight schedule, with no holidays or weekends. The Lead Pharmacist in Charge works as a pharmacist approximately 80% of the time, with the remaining 20% devoted to pharmacy oversight and people management. The role serves as the pharmacy’s license holder in the state where it is located and as pharmacist of record on the DEA registration certificate, following all applicable state and federal laws. The position oversees pharmacists and technicians and ensures compliance with corporate direction for policies, procedures, electronic medical records, purchasing, pharmacy management systems, and staffing. The Lead Pharmacist in Charge is responsible for pharmacy workflow optimization, medication dispensing, regulatory compliance, staffing, formulary and inventory management, and team leadership. The role assists with pharmacy budget forecasting and analysis, participates in quality improvement, and supports pharmacy residents, interns, students, and technicians as needed. The pharmacist must maintain competency in operational and clinical work and continue developing pharmacy management skills as appropriate.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of pharmacy.
At least 3 years of post-licensure pharmacist experience.
Pharmacist licensure.
Act 34 clearance.

Nice To Haves

Oncology experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Coach and mentor staff through continuous feedback.
Develop workflow guidelines and tools, such as assignment sheets and schedules, to maximize productivity and standardize practices.
Facilitate the development and completion of quality improvement and cost-reduction initiatives.
Maintain collaborative relationships with pharmacy, nursing, medical staff, and other departments.
Consult with pharmacy leadership about recommendations and issues as appropriate.
Oversee daily activities and assist with training and education for pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, and associated trainees.
Provide timely, comprehensive, and accurate drug information to providers, nurses, patients, and personnel from other departments as appropriate.
Ensure adequate inventory of medications and supplies necessary for patient care.
Assist with procurement according to established procedures.
Participate in recalls and medication shortage mitigation plans, including implementation.
Maintain professional competency through continuing education and staff development programs.
Provide formal and informal educational activities to various audiences.
Implement and uphold Executive Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee decisions, escalating issues as appropriate.
Meet salary, drug, and purchased-services budgets, explaining and justifying variances.
Ensure regulatory compliance and quality in the area of responsibility.
Lead by example in customer service and resolve pharmacy customer-relations issues.
Ensure accurate billing of claims and services and troubleshoot billing and patient-charge issues.
Assist with third-party audits as needed.