Pharmacist Specialist - Hospital / Inpatient - Night Shift

UPMC•York, PA

8d•Onsite

About The Position

UPMC Memorial is hiring a Full-Time Pharmacist Specialist for night shifts. This role supports UPMC Memorial, working full-time night shifts with a schedule of 7 nights on and 7 days off, from 9:00 pm to 7:00 am, including every other weekend. As a key member of the pharmacy team, the Pharmacist Specialist is responsible for delivering safe, effective, and cost-conscious pharmacotherapy. This includes supporting medication-use systems, participating in pharmacy operations, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes. Responsibilities encompass patient assessment, medication education, prevention of medication-related adverse events, and involvement in quality and regulatory initiatives. Pharmacists also educate and precept pharmacy students and residents.

Requirements

Graduate of an ACPE accredited College of Pharmacy.
B.S. degree in Pharmacy or Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree.
Current licensure as a Pharmacist in practicing state.
Completion of an ASHP accredited PGY1 Pharmacy Residency or minimum of 3 years of experience in specialized area of pharmacy operations/services required.
Current pharmacist specialist positions include but are not limited to informatics, IT, inventory, research, medication safety, regulatory, quality, medication therapy management.

Nice To Haves

Relevant training/certification in specialized area of pharmacy operations/services 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.