Pharmacist - Hospital / Inpatient

UPMC•Harrisburg, PA

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About The Position

UPMC Harrisburg is hiring a full-time hospital/inpatient Pharmacist. The role supports the hospital’s pharmacy team, working rotating day and evening shifts, with flexibility regarding work location and scheduling. The pharmacist helps deliver safe, effective, and cost-conscious pharmacotherapy through centralized and decentralized medication-use systems and participation in pharmacy operations. The role includes patient assessment and 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.
Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy or Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree.
Current licensure as a Pharmacist in the practicing state.
Pharmacist licensure and Act 34 clearance.

Nice To Haves

Pharmacist experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Interpret and evaluate physician orders and prescriptions, and prepare, calculate, and dispense appropriate medication dosage forms for inpatient and outpatient treatment in accordance with applicable Pennsylvania and federal laws and regulatory requirements.
Identify and report suspected adverse drug reactions accurately and in a timely manner.
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 when 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.