Job Description

Job Description

Join the UPMC Hamot Pharmacy team in Erie, PA, as a full-time Pharmacist offering variable day and evening shifts (7AM-3:30PM and 12:30PM-9PM) with every third weekend and 2-3 holidays annually . We’re looking for dynamic candidates who excel in written and verbal communication and can integrate operational, clinical, and educational responsibilities. Ideal applicants will have a solid understanding of hospital and outpatient clinic operations, and experience collaborating with medical, nursing, pharmacy staff, residents, and medical students. Enjoy a comprehensive Total Rewards benefits package and working with a fully USP-compliant pharmacy with cutting-edge technology, such as automated dispensing cabinets and IV cleanroom compounding. This position offers a unique opportunity for remote work , with a work-from-home model . Join us in making a meaningful impact on patient care while advancing your pharmacy career with UPMC Hamot!

In this role, there is the opportunity to -

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• Interpret and evaluate physician orders to prepare and dispense appropriate medication dosages in compliance with regulatory standards.
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• Identify and report suspected adverse drug reactions promptly to ensure patient safety.
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• Sustain the formulary by minimizing non-formulary procurements and promoting rational drug therapy choices.
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• Review and screen patient medication records for allergies, drug interactions, and therapeutic duplications.
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• Organize daily operational duties and supervise pharmacy technicians, aides, and interns to ensure efficient workflow.
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• Adhere to regulatory requirements and professional standards to maintain high-quality pharmaceutical care.
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• Communicate with physicians and nurses to clarify unclear, illegible, or incomplete medication orders.
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• Provide drug information and educational programs to healthcare professionals and pharmacy students.
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• Utilize computer systems and technologies to enhance the provision of pharmaceutical care.
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• Prepare and dispense intravenous admixtures using aseptic technique in sterile environments.
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Required

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• Graduate of an ACPE accredited College of Pharmacy
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• B.S in Pharmacy or Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree 
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• Current licensure as a Pharmacist in practicing state
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Preferred

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• Previous pharmacist experience 
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• Residency-trained
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• Board-certified
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Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:

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• Pharmacist
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• Act 34
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UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran

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