What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pharmacist - Hospital/Inpatient position at UPMC?
UPMC Harrisburg/West Shore is hiring a Full-Time Pharmacist!
This dynamic role supports both UPMC Harrisburg and UPMC West Shore, working full-time with rotating day and evening shifts. The ideal candidate will have flexibility regarding work location and scheduling.
As a valued member of our pharmacy team, you’ll play a key role in delivering safe, effective, and cost-conscious pharmacotherapy. You will support centralized and decentralized medication-use systems, participate in all aspects of pharmacy operations, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes. Responsibilities include patient assessment, medication education, prevention of medication-related adverse events, and active involvement in quality and regulatory initiatives. Pharmacists also serve as educators and preceptors for pharmacy students and residents, helping shape the next generation of clinical pharmacists.
UPMC offers a generous benefits package, an expansive total rewards program, outstanding career growth opportunities, a sign on bonus, and so much more. Apply today!
Responsibilities:
- Interpret and evaluate physician orders to prepare, calculate, and dispense accurate medication dosages in compliance with state and federal regulations.
- Identify, document, and report suspected adverse drug reactions promptly and accurately.
- Support formulary management by minimizing non-formulary use, applying therapeutic interchange protocols, and promoting evidence-based drug selection.
- Review and maintain patient medication profiles, screening for allergies, interactions, and therapeutic duplications during order entry and verification.
- Organize daily pharmacy operations and help supervise technicians, aides, interns, and other support staff.
- Adhere to all regulatory standards, professional practice guidelines, and hospital quality policies.
- Communicate with physicians and nurses to clarify unclear, incomplete, or illegible medication orders.
- Provide drug information, education, and guidance to healthcare professionals, students, and other learners.
- Utilize pharmacy information systems, technologies, and automation to support safe and efficient medication use.
- Fill prescription orders in compliance with state and federal laws, using appropriate tools and technology.
Prepare and dispense IV admixtures using aseptic technique in an approved sterile compounding environment.