Pharmacist
UPMC
UPMC Hamot in Erie, PA welcomes you to join us as a full-time Pharmacist! Our role will serve variable days and evenings, 7:00a.m. - 3:30p.m. and 12:30p.m. - 9:00p.m.; our future teammate will work every third weekend and 2-3 holidays each year. As part of our team, you will have work in a collaborative environment that values respect and teamwork to provide exceptional care to our patients while furthering your career in a supportive setting. Our innovative pharmacy is USP-compliant and fully automated with automation in our central pharmacy & dispensing cabinets with IV cleanroom compounding technology. Along with an exciting role, we are happy to offer professional growth opportunities as well as a comprehensive Total Rewards benefits package to help you achieve your goals because we believe you’re at your best when receiving the support you need in all areas of life: professional, personal, financial, and more.
**Responsibilities:**
+ Interpret physician orders and prescriptions to accurately prepare, calculate, and dispense medication dosages for both inpatient and outpatient settings, adhering to the Pennsylvania Pharmacy Practice Act and federal regulations.
+ Identify and promptly report suspected adverse drug reactions to ensure patient safety and improve therapeutic outcomes.
+ Sustain the medication formulary by minimizing non-formulary procurements, implementing therapeutic interchange protocols, and promoting rational drug therapy to optimize patient care.
+ Screen and maintain patient medication records for allergies, drug interactions, and therapeutic duplications, ensuring the accuracy of orders during verification processes.
+ Organize daily pharmacy operations and assist in supervising pharmacy technicians, aides, interns, and other personnel to enhance pharmaceutical care delivery.
+ Adhere to all regulatory requirements, professional standards, and hospital policies to ensure high-quality pharmaceutical care.
+ Communicate effectively with physicians and nurses to clarify unclear, illegible, or incomplete orders, fostering collaborative healthcare.
+ Provide drug information and educational programs to healthcare professionals and pharmacy students while leveraging advanced computer systems and technologies in medication management.
Required:
+ Graduate of an ACPE accredited College of Pharmacy
+ B.S in Pharmacy or Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree
+ Current licensure as a Pharmacist in practicing state
Preferred:
+ Pharmacist experience
+ Strong written and verbal communication skills
+ Excellent communication skills
**Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:**
+ Pharmacist
+ Act 34
**UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran**
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