Pharmacist, Children's Pint Size Pharmacy

UPMC•Pittsburgh, PA

About The Position

This position is part of the Outpatient Pharmacy, Pint Size Prescriptions, team at CHP Main Campus. Pint Size Prescriptions is part of the UPMC Retail Pharmacy Network. We fill retail prescription orders for patients leaving the hospital and those visiting for clinic appointments. The position will work 8-hour shifts within staffed pharmacy hours. M-F 7:30am to 8:00pm; Sat-Sun 9:30 to 2:30. The Outpatient Pharmacy is closed on all major holidays.

Requirements

Graduate of an ACPE accredited College of Pharmacy
B.S in Pharmacy or Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree Required: Current licensure as a Pharmacist in practicing state
Entry Level - no previous experience required; pharmacist experience preferred.
Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances: Pharmacist

Nice To Haves

pharmacist 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.