Pharmacist (Full-Time & Part-Time & Sign-on-Bonus Available)

UPMC•Pittsburgh, PA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

UPMC Passavant, an ANCC Magnet-designated organization, is hiring full-time and part-time Pharmacists at its McCandless location. An enhanced $15,000 sign-on bonus is available for a limited time to external and eligible candidates for the remainder of 2026. The Pharmacist interprets and evaluates physician orders and prescriptions, prepares and dispenses medications for inpatient and outpatient treatment, and provides pharmaceutical care in compliance with applicable laws, regulations, professional standards, and hospital policies. The role also includes medication-profile review, drug information and education, communication with care teams, and support and supervision of pharmacy personnel. Shifts include variable daylight and evening hours. The schedule includes every third weekend and two holidays per year. Shifts will be discussed further during the interview.

Requirements

Graduate of an ACPE-accredited College of Pharmacy.
Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy or Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree.
Pharmacist licensure.
Act 34 clearance.

Nice To Haves

Pharmacist experience preferred; no previous experience is required.

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 pharmacy laws and regulations.
Identify and report suspected adverse drug reactions accurately and promptly.
Sustain the formulary by minimizing non-formulary procurements, using 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 when entering orders 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 in providing pharmaceutical care.
Communicate with physicians and nurses to promptly clarify unclear, illegible, or incomplete orders.
Provide drug information and educational programs to healthcare professionals and pharmacy students.
Use available computer systems and technologies to provide 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.