UPMC·Oakdale, Pennsylvania
Responsible for providing safe and cost-effective pharmacotherapy through the evaluation of physician orders and medication dispensing. The role involves supervising pharmacy staff, managing formulary adherence, and providing education to healthcare professionals and students.
UPMC Chartwell is looking for a full time Pharmacist to join their dedicated team!
Pharmacists are responsible and accountable for the provision of safe, effective, and cost-effective pharmacotherapy.
They provide support of centralized and decentralized medication-use systems to deliver optimal medication therapy.
Pharmacist Specialists participate in all necessary aspects of the medication-use process and pharmacy operations and services.
Pharmacy services include but are not limited to assessing patient parameters, incorporating age and disease specific characteristics into drug therapy and patient education, and participation in the detection, mitigation, and prevention of medication-related adverse events.
Pharmacists serve as resources and liaisons to other departments, health care team members, or external groups.
They also support and/or lead patient care quality and regulatory compliance initiatives designed to improve medication-use processes or pharmacy practice.
Pharmacists provide medication and practice-related education/training and actively serve as preceptors for pharmacy students and pharmacy residents.
If applicable, participation in the quality initiatives is expected with the goal of improving clinical pharmacy services by monitoring processes, analyzing data, implementing interventions, and evaluating the effectiveness of those interventions.
This role will work rotating daylight and evening shifts, rotating between 8am - 4:30pm, 7am - 3:30pm, and 12:30pm - 9pm.
UPMC offers a generous benefits package, an expansive total rewards package, opportunity to grow your career and much more.
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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.
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
Requires a B.S. in Pharmacy or a PharmD from an ACPE accredited college and current licensure as a Pharmacist in the practicing state. Entry-level candidates are welcome, though previous pharmacist experience is preferred.
Market context
Pharmacist openings in Pennsylvania are often competitive because employers look for ACPE-accredited pharmacy education, active state licensure, and experience that fits the setting, while entry-level candidates may still be considered. This role is especially relevant for applicants who can show strong medication-safety judgment and readiness to work in a regulated clinical environment. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your Pennsylvania licensure status and tailor your application to any prior pharmacy experience.