Pharmacist - UPMC Presbyterian

UPMC • Pittsburgh, PA

3h • Onsite

About The Position

The Pharmacist at UPMC Presbyterian reviews and maintains patient medication records and profiles, verifies medications, and supports safe and effective medication use for inpatient and outpatient treatment. The role interprets physician orders, prepares and dispenses medications—including intravenous admixtures using aseptic technique—and provides drug information and education to healthcare professionals and pharmacy students. The pharmacist also organizes daily pharmacy operations and assists with supervising pharmacy technicians, pharmacy aides, student interns, and other ancillary personnel.

The position offers practice opportunities in specialized areas such as the operative satellite pharmacy, PACU, and sterile products areas, within a collaborative academic medical center focused on innovation, research, and education.

Requirements

• Graduate of an ACPE-accredited College of Pharmacy.
• B.S. 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

• Previous pharmacist experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review, maintain, and screen patient medication records and profiles for allergies, drug interactions, and therapeutic duplications while entering orders and/or verifying medications.
• Identify and report suspected adverse drug reactions accurately and in a timely manner.
• Interpret and evaluate physician orders to prepare, calculate, and dispense appropriate medication dosage forms for inpatient and outpatient treatment in accordance with applicable pharmacy laws and regulations.
• Prepare and dispense intravenous admixture solutions, as required, using aseptic technique in an accepted sterile product preparation area.
• Organize daily operational duties and assist in supervising pharmacy technicians, pharmacy aides, student interns, and other ancillary personnel involved in providing pharmaceutical care.
• Fill prescription orders in accordance with State and Federal regulations, utilizing technological resources and equipment.
• Provide drug information and/or educational programs to healthcare professionals and pharmacy students.

Benefits

• Clear pharmacy career ladder with opportunities for advancement, continuous training, and ongoing education.
• Opportunities to work in specialized areas, including the operative satellite pharmacy, PACU, and sterile products areas.
• Supportive, team-focused collaborative environment.
• Opportunity to work at an academic medical center committed to innovation, research, and education.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time