Pharmacist - (Oncology)

UPMC•Pittsburgh, PA

19h•Onsite

About The Position

UPMC Hillman Cancer Center is an internationally recognized leader in cancer prevention, detection, diagnosis, and treatment, and is the region's only comprehensive cancer center designated by the National Cancer Institute. As a preeminent institution in western Pennsylvania for cancer care, research, and education, UPMC Hillman Cancer Center seeks a Regular Full Time Oncology Pharmacist to support the main Hillman Cancer Center Pharmacy in Shadyside/Pittsburgh, PA. This position offers a Monday through Friday daylight schedule with no holidays or weekends. Pharmacists are responsible for providing safe, effective, and cost-effective pharmacotherapy, supporting medication-use systems for optimal patient outcomes. They participate in all aspects of the medication-use process and pharmacy operations, including assessing patient parameters, incorporating age and disease-specific characteristics, and preventing medication-related adverse events. Pharmacists act as resources to other departments and healthcare team members, support quality initiatives, and provide education and training, including precepting students and residents. Participation in quality initiatives to improve clinical pharmacy services through monitoring, data analysis, intervention, and evaluation is expected.

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

Nice To Haves

Pharmacist experience preferred
Oncology experience preferred

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.
Adhere to all regulatory requirements, professional standards of practice, and hospital quality management policies and procedures 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.