• Pharmacist-Hospital/Inpatient

    UPMC (Harrisburg, PA)


    Advance Your Career as a Pharmacist at UPMC Harrisburg!

     

    Are you passionate about making a real difference in patient care? UPMC Harrisburg is looking for a full-time Pharmacist to deliver safe, effective, and innovative medication therapy across rotating daylight and evening shifts. You'll play a vital role in optimizing medication use, preventing adverse events, and educating patients and healthcare teams. As a trusted resource, you'll collaborate with colleagues, lead quality improvement initiatives, and mentor pharmacy students and residents-helping shape the next generation of pharmacy professionals.

     

    We offer a generous benefits and total rewards package, a supportive and dynamic work environment, and endless opportunities to grow your career. Apply today to learn more!

    Responsibilities:

    + Interpret and evaluate physician orders and prescriptions to safely prepare and dispense medications for inpatient and outpatient care.

    + Identify, report, and follow up on suspected adverse drug reactions promptly.

    + Support the formulary by minimizing non-formulary procurements and promoting rational drug therapy.

    + Review patient medication records for allergies, interactions, and duplications while verifying orders.

    + Organize daily pharmacy operations and assist in supervising technicians, aides, interns, and ancillary staff.

    + Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, professional standards, and hospital quality policies.

    + Collaborate with physicians and nurses to clarify unclear, incomplete, or illegible orders.

    + Provide drug information, education, and training to healthcare professionals and pharmacy students.

    + Utilize computer systems and technology to enhance the delivery of pharmaceutical care.

    + Prepare and dispense medications, including intravenous admixtures, using proper aseptic technique.

    + Graduate of an ACPE accredited College of Pharmacy

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

    + 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