• Pharmacist Specialist, Senior

    UPMC (Erie, PA)


    UPMC Hamot is seeking a highly motivated Pharmacist Specialist, Senior to support our evolving outpatient infusion services. This full-time role offers a Monday–Friday schedule (7:30 AM–4:00 PM)—no weekends or holidays required. You’ll play a key role in supporting high-risk, high-cost infusion therapies—including biologics, immunotherapies, and other specialty medications. Working from our central pharmacy, you’ll oversee clinical operations, answer infusion-related questions, and collaborate directly with nursing staff and providers across multiple infusion sites.

     

    This role includes access to a state-of-the-art sterile compounding suite and compounding room technology, along with opportunities to contribute to quality, safety, and cost-optimization initiatives. As part of UPMC’s commitment to our team, we offer a comprehensive Total Rewards benefits package, opportunities for professional development, and a collaborative environment built around innovation and patient care excellence.

    In this role, there is opportunity to -

    + Interpret and verify physician orders to ensure safe and accurate medication dispensing.

    + Manage infusion-related pharmacy operations and respond to clinical inquiries.

    + Collaborate with outpatient infusion nurses and providers to optimize care delivery.

    + Oversee sterile compounding processes in compliance with aseptic technique standards.

    + Identify and report adverse drug events and medication-related safety concerns.

    + Optimize formulary use and support therapeutic interchange protocols.

    + Review medication profiles for allergies, interactions, and duplications.

    + Communicate effectively with healthcare providers to clarify unclear prescriptions.

    + Supervise pharmacy technicians, aides, and students as needed.

    + Utilize pharmacy informatics and technologies to enhance workflow and safety.

    + Educate staff and students on infusion medications and pharmacy best practices.

    + Support regulatory compliance and contribute to quality improvement initiatives.

    + Participate in financial and clinical evaluations to ensure cost-effective therapies.

    + Adhere to all professional, institutional, and legal standards of pharmacy practice.

    Required

    + Graduate of an ACPE accredited College of Pharmacy

    + B.S. degree in Pharmacy or Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree

    + Current licensure as a Pharmacist in practicing state

    + Completion of an ASHP accredited PGY1 Pharmacy Residency or minimum of 2 years of experience as a Pharmacist Specialist

    + Relevant training/certification in specialized area of pharmacy operations/services require

    + Contribution to UPMC + Continuous Professional Development

     

    Pharmacist specialists support pharmacy operations in specialized roles. Current pharmacist specialist positions include but are not limited to informatics, IT, inventory, research, medication safety, regulatory, quality, medication therapy management.

    Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:

    + Pharmacist

    + Act 34

     

    UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran