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UPMC Pharmacist, Night - 7 on/7 off in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
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 on our Pharmacy Career Ladder. Applicants will be placed in job title and rate by experience.
Responsibilities:
Review medication orders for safe and effective indication, dose, route, and scheduled administration. This monitoring and evaluation is appropriately documented.
Audit and maintain accurate records for all controlled substances. Assure that all controlled substances are stored and dispensed in compliance with Federal, State, and Departmental regulations.
Screen all medication orders for Adverse Drug Reactions/Medication Errors as per Department standards and report through appropriate reporting process.
Demonstrate behaviors that support the Mission, Vision, and Values Statement of the hospital, the Department of Pharmacy and Therapeutics and contribute to the overall success of our organization.
Support drug-related research by assisting in the procurement, accountability, storage, preparation, and distribution of investigational/study drugs.
Annually complete continuing education programs related to Pharmacy Practice as a mandatory requirement for maintaining an active license in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
Where applicable, document clinical interventions in accordance with Department procedures.
Support Drug Use Disease State Management initiatives conducted by the Department.
Where applicable, assist in the completion of monthly Nursing Unit liaison reports/emergency medication cart checks by the last day of each month following Department and JCAHO Guidelines.
Pharmacist:
B.S. degree in Pharmacy or Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm D.) required.
Good communication skills.
Post-licensure hospital pharmacy experience preferred. Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:
Pharmacist
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Pharmacist Specialist:
- 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* Minimum of 3 years of experience in specialized area of pharmacy operations/services required* Relevant training/certification in specialized area of pharmacy operations/services preferred
UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran