Pharmacist

Casual Pharmacist | UPMC Kane

UPMC Kane, the county's primary healthcare provider, is seeking a Casual Pharmacist to join our growing team. This position offers the opportunity to practice both independently and collaboratively alongside an experienced Director of Pharmacy in a supportive, close-knit department.

In this role, you will ensure the safe and effective use of medications by reviewing medication orders, verifying appropriate dosing, identifying potential drug interactions and contraindications, and ensuring compliance with clinical and regulatory standards. You will work closely with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to optimize medication therapy, provide drug information, support antimicrobial stewardship efforts, compound IV admixtures, and contribute to high-quality patient care across the continuum.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior hospital pharmacy experience
• Ability to work independently while recognizing when to seek guidance
• Strong commitment to patient safety and quality care
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• Detail-oriented, reliable, and punctual
• Commitment to serving a diverse patient population and the Kane community

Pharmacists are responsible for providing safe, effective, and cost-conscious pharmacotherapy through participation in all aspects of pharmacy operations and the medication-use process. They serve as clinical resources, support quality and regulatory initiatives, provide education to healthcare professionals and learners, and contribute to continuous improvement efforts designed to enhance patient outcomes and pharmacy practice.

Job title and salary will be determined based on qualifications and career ladder placement.

Responsibilities:

• 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 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.
• 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.
• 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.

• 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