Pharmacist Specialist

UPMC • Harrisburg, PA

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About The Position

UPMC Harrisburg is hiring a full-time Pharmacist Specialist to support its pharmacy operations. The role works rotating day and evening shifts, with flexibility regarding work location and scheduling. Pharmacist Specialists support pharmacy operations in specialized areas, which may include informatics, IT, inventory, research, medication safety, regulatory, quality, and medication therapy management.

The position supports centralized and decentralized medication-use systems and participates in pharmacy operations and multidisciplinary collaboration to optimize patient outcomes. The pharmacist provides safe, effective, and cost-conscious pharmacotherapy through patient assessment, medication education, prevention of medication-related adverse events, and participation in quality and regulatory initiatives. The role also includes educating and precepting 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 pharmacist licensure in the state of practice.
• Completion of an ASHP-accredited PGY1 Pharmacy Residency or a minimum of 3 years of experience in a specialized area of pharmacy operations or services.
• Pharmacist licensure and Act 34 clearance.

Nice To Haves

• Relevant training or certification in a specialized area of pharmacy operations or services.

Responsibilities

• Interpret and evaluate physician orders and prescriptions; prepare, calculate, and dispense appropriate medication dosage forms for inpatient and outpatient treatment in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.
• 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 supervising pharmacy technicians, pharmacy aides, student interns, and other ancillary personnel involved in pharmaceutical care.
• Follow regulatory requirements, professional standards of practice, and hospital quality management policies and procedures when providing pharmaceutical care.
• Communicate with physicians and nurses to promptly clarify orders that are unclear, illegible, or incomplete.
• Provide drug information and educational programs to healthcare professionals and pharmacy students.
• Use available computer systems and technologies in the provision of pharmaceutical care.
• Fill prescription orders in accordance with state and federal regulations using technological resources and equipment.
• Prepare and dispense intravenous admixture solutions as required, using aseptic technique in an accepted sterile product preparation area.
• Participate in patient assessment, medication education, prevention of medication-related adverse events, and quality and regulatory initiatives.
• Educate and precept pharmacy students and residents.

Benefits

• Generous benefits package.
• Expansive total rewards program.
• Career growth opportunities.
• Sign-on bonus.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time