Pharmacist-Hospital/Inpatient
About The Position
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!
Requirements
- 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.
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Nice To Haves
- pharmacist experience preferred.
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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Industry
Hospitals
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
