Pharmacist, Rx Partners (Kane Regional Pharmacy)
Bridgeville, Pennsylvania
Employer: UPMC Senior Communities
Industry: Community Provider Services
Salary: Competitive
Job type: Full-Time
UPMC Rx Partners is looking for a casual Pharmacist to join their dedicated team at their Kane Regional Pharmacy.
You will ensure the provision of cost-effective pharmacotherapy contributing to optimal patient outcomes, provide experiential education for present and future health care practitioners, and support drug-related research.
Kane Regional Pharmacy is located in Pittsburgh between the Squirrell Hill Tunnell and The Waterfront. This is a casual role working two to three days per week (8.5 hours), working variable shifts during hours of operation. On call shifts 2-3 times a month and one weekend shift approximately every six weeks.
Responsibilities:
Qualifications:
UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran
You will ensure the provision of cost-effective pharmacotherapy contributing to optimal patient outcomes, provide experiential education for present and future health care practitioners, and support drug-related research.
Kane Regional Pharmacy is located in Pittsburgh between the Squirrell Hill Tunnell and The Waterfront. This is a casual role working two to three days per week (8.5 hours), working variable shifts during hours of operation. On call shifts 2-3 times a month and one weekend shift approximately every six weeks.
Responsibilities:
- Review, maintain, and screen patient medication records and profiles for allergies, drug interactions and therapeutic duplications while entering orders and/or verifying medications.
- Identify and report suspected adverse drug reactions accurately and in a timely manner.
- Interpret and evaluate physician orders in order to prepare, calculate, and dispense appropriate medication dosage forms for inpatient and outpatient treatment in accordance with the Practicing State's Pharmacy Practice Act, Federal Drug Laws, and other regulatory organizations.
- Prepare and dispense intravenous admixture solutions, as required, using aseptic technique in an accepted sterile product preparation area.
- 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.
- Fill prescription orders in accordance with State and Federal regulations, utilizing technological resources and equipment.
- Utilize all available technologies in the provision of pharmaceutical care (i.e., computer systems and databases, Acu-Dose, Robot-Rx, pneumatic tube system, etc).
- Provide drug information and/or educational programs to healthcare professionals and pharmacy students.
- Communicate with physicians and nurses to insure prompt clarification of orders that are unclear, illegible, or incomplete.
- Sustain the formulary by minimizing non-formulary procurements, utilizing therapeutic interchange protocols, and promoting rational drug therapy selection.
- Adhere to all regulatory requirements, professional standards of practice, and hospital quality management policies and procedures in providing pharmaceutical care.
Qualifications:
- B.S. degree in Pharmacy or Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm D.) from an accredited school of pharmacy required.
- 3-6 months hospital pharmacy experience is preferred.
- Previous experience or familiarity with investigational drug control procedures and protocol design is preferred.
Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances: - Pharmacist
- Act 34
UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran
Created: 2024-05-07
Reference: 5453260738
Country: United States
State: Pennsylvania
City: Bridgeville
About UPMC Senior Communities
Founded in: 1893
Number of Employees: 110000
Website: https://www.upmc.com/
Career site: https://careers.upmc.com/
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