What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pharmacist, Night - 7 on/7 off position at UPMC?
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.
Salary : $52 - $83
