Pharmacist, Night - 7 on/7 off

Join Our Team as a Night Shift Pharmacist at UPMC St. Margaret!

UPMC St. Margaret is hiring a full-time Night Shift Pharmacist to support our Inpatient Pharmacy. This position will work 7 shifts on during the night shift (8:45 PM -07:00 AM), and 7 shifts off. The 7-day stretch starts and ends on Wednesday. Holidays are worked if they fall during the scheduled work week. You will have two weekends off per month. On-site parking available.

The Pharmacist is a valued step in UPMC Pharmacy Career Ladder. The final candidate will be placed in the appropriate title and pay rate depending on education and experience.

Responsibilities:

• Interpret and evaluate physician orders to prepare and dispense medications for inpatient and outpatient treatment.
• Identify and report adverse drug reactions promptly.
• Maintain the formulary by minimizing non-formulary procurements and promoting rational drug therapy.
• Review and screen patient medication records for allergies, drug interactions, and therapeutic duplications.
• Organize daily operations and supervise pharmacy technicians, aides, interns, and other personnel.
• Adhere to regulatory requirements, professional standards, and hospital quality management policies.
• Communicate with physicians and nurses to clarify unclear orders.
• Provide drug information and educational programs to healthcare professionals and pharmacy students.
• Utilize computer systems and technologies in pharmaceutical care.
• Fill prescription orders in accordance with regulations.
• Prepare and dispense intravenous admixture solutions using an aseptic technique.
• Core specialized and site-specific duties can be added as needed.

Qualifications:

Pharmacist Specialist:

• Starting rate $52.08
• Graduate of an ACPE accredited College of Pharmacy
• B.S. degree in Pharmacy or Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree
• Required: Current licensure as a Pharmacist in practicing state
• Completion of an ASHP accredited PGY1 Pharmacy Residency or a minimum of 3 years of experience in a specialized area of pharmacy operations/services required
• Relevant training/certification in a specialized area of pharmacy operations/services preferred*
• Pharmacist specialists support pharmacy operations in specialized roles.
• Current pharmacist specialist positions include but are not limited to informatics, IT, inventory, research, medication safety, regulatory, quality, and medication therapy management

Pharmacist requirements:

• Starting rate $49.54
• 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
• Act 34

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran