Pharmacist
Company: UPMC Senior Communities
Location: Jamestown
Posted on: June 22, 2022
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Job Description:
Description Purpose: Ensure the provision of cost-effective
pharmacotherapy contributing to optimal patient outcomes, provide
experiential education for present and future health care
practitioners, and support drug-related research. Responsibilities:
Review, maintain, and screen patient medication records and
profiles for allergies, drug interactions and therapeutic
duplications while entering orders and/or verifying medications.
Prepare and dispense intravenous admixture solutions, as required,
using aseptic technique in an accepted sterile product preparation
area. 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. Utilize
all available technologies in the provision of pharmaceutical care
(i.e., computer systems and databases, Acu-Dose, Robot-Rx,
pneumatic tube system, etc). Interpret and evaluate physician
orders in order to prepare, calculate, and dispense appropriate
medication dosage forms for inpatient and outpatient treatment in
accordance with the New York Pharmacy Practice Act, Federal Drug
Laws, and other regulatory organizations. Provide drug information
and/or educational programs to healthcare professionals and
pharmacy students. Fill prescription orders in accordance with
State and Federal regulations, utilizing technological resources
and equipment. Identify and report suspected adverse drug reactions
accurately and in a timely manner. Sustain the formulary by
minimizing non-formulary procurements, utilizing therapeutic
interchange protocols, and promoting rational drug therapy
selection. Communicate with physicians and nurses to insure prompt
clarification of orders that are unclear, illegible, or incomplete.
Qualifications B.S. degree in Pharmacy or Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm
D.) required. 3-6 months hospital pharmacy experience is preferred.
Previous experience or familiarity with investigational drug
control procedures and protocol design is preferred. Licensure,
Certifications, and Clearances: Pharmacist UPMC is an Equal
Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran Individuals hired into this
role must comply with UPMC's COVID vaccination requirements upon
beginning employment with UPMC. Refer to the COVID-19 Vaccination
Information section at the top of this page to learn more. Total
Rewards More than just competitive pay and benefits, UPMC's Total
Rewards package cares for you in all areas of life - because we
believe that you're at your best when receiving the support you
need: professional, personal, financial, and more.Our ValuesAt
UPMC, we're driven by shared values that guide our work and keep us
accountable to one another. Our Values of Quality & Safety, Dignity
& Respect, Caring & Listening, Responsibility & Integrity,
Excellence & Innovation play a vital role in creating a cohesive,
positive experience for our employees, patients, health plan
members, and community. Ready to join us? Apply today.Current UPMC
employees must apply in HR Direct
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