This full‑time role works five days per week with a day/evening rotation and occasional overnight coverage, including weekend and holiday rotation. Typical shift times include 6:00 am–2:30 pm, 7:00 am–3:30 pm, 2:30 pm–11:00 pm, and 9:00 pm–7:00 am, with 8‑hour shifts and flexibility based on department needs.
You’ll be part of a supportive team that recently completed a TJC survey with zero pharmacy deficiencies, reflecting a strong commitment to quality and patient safety. UPMC St. Margaret offers onsite parking, competitive pay, and a generous total rewards benefits package, making this an excellent opportunity for pharmacists with hospital experience or those eager to grow in an acute care environment.
Apply today to join a team where your expertise is valued, and your work makes a real impact!Responsibilities:- Communicate with physicians and nurses to ensure prompt clarification of orders that are unclear, illegible, or incomplete.
- Provide drug information and/or educational programs to healthcare professionals and pharmacy students.
- Utilize all available computer systems and technologies in the provision of pharmaceutical care
- Fill prescription orders in accordance with State and Federal regulations, utilizing technological resources and equipment.
- Prepare and dispense intravenous admixture solutions, as required, using aseptic technique in an accepted sterile product preparation area.
- Interpret and evaluate physician orders and prescriptions to prepare, calculate, and dispense appropriate medication dosage forms for inpatient and outpatient treatment in accordance with the Pennsylvania Pharmacy Practice Act, Federal Drug Laws, and other regulatory organizations.
- Identify and accurately and in a timely manner report suspected adverse drug reactions.
- Sustain the formulary by minimizing non-formulary procurements, utilizing therapeutic interchange protocols, and promoting rational drug therapy selection.
- Review, maintain, and screen patient medication records and profiles for allergies, drug interactions, and therapeutic duplications while entering orders and/or verifying medications.
- 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.
- Adhere to all regulatory requirements, professional standards of practice, and hospital quality management policies and procedures in providing pharmaceutical care.
- Performs in accordance with system-wide competencies/behaviors.
- Performs other duties as assigned
• Graduate of an ACPE accredited College of Pharmacy
• B.S in Pharmacy or Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree
• Required: Current licensure as a Pharmacist in practicing state
• Entry Level – no previous experience required; pharmacist experience preferred.
Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:
- Pharmacist
- Act 34
UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran