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Pharmacist - Hospital/Inpatient

UPMC

Mechanicsburg, PAFull-timeSeen 1 day agoSeen in employer's feed 1 day ago

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Compensation
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Location
Mechanicsburg, PA
Schedule
Full-time
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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Current Pharmacist LicensureAct 34Bachelor's degree

Job overview

UPMC Harrisburg/West Shore is hiring a full‑time pharmacist to support both sites with rotating day and evening shifts, delivering safe, effective, cost‑conscious pharmacotherapy, supporting medication‑use systems, and educating pharmacy students and residents.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Medication Dosage CalculationAdverse Drug Reaction IdentificationFormulary ManagementMedication Profile ReviewStaff SupervisionRegulatory ComplianceInterprofessional CommunicationDrug Information EducationPharmacy Information SystemsAutomation TechnologiesIV Admixture PreparationAseptic Technique

Qualifications

Graduate of ACPE Accredited College of PharmacyB.S in Pharmacy or Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) DegreeCurrent Pharmacist LicensureAct 34

Full job description

UPMC Harrisburg/West Shore is hiring a Full-Time Pharmacist!

This dynamic role supports both UPMC Harrisburg and UPMC West Shore, working full-time with rotating day and evening shifts. The ideal candidate will have flexibility regarding work location and scheduling.

As a valued member of our pharmacy team, you'll play a key role in delivering safe, effective, and cost-conscious pharmacotherapy. You will support centralized and decentralized medication-use systems, participate in all aspects of pharmacy operations, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes. Responsibilities include patient assessment, medication education, prevention of medication-related adverse events, and active involvement in quality and regulatory initiatives. Pharmacists also serve as educators and preceptors for pharmacy students and residents, helping shape the next generation of clinical pharmacists.

UPMC offers a generous benefits package, an expansive total rewards program, outstanding career growth opportunities, a sign on bonus, and so much more. Apply today!

Responsibilities:

  • Interpret and evaluate physician orders to prepare, calculate, and dispense accurate medication dosages in compliance with state and federal regulations.

  • Identify, document, and report suspected adverse drug reactions promptly and accurately.

  • Support formulary management by minimizing non-formulary use, applying therapeutic interchange protocols, and promoting evidence-based drug selection.

  • Review and maintain patient medication profiles, screening for allergies, interactions, and therapeutic duplications during order entry and verification.

  • Organize daily pharmacy operations and help supervise technicians, aides, interns, and other support staff.

  • Adhere to all regulatory standards, professional practice guidelines, and hospital quality policies.

  • Communicate with physicians and nurses to clarify unclear, incomplete, or illegible medication orders.

  • Provide drug information, education, and guidance to healthcare professionals, students, and other learners.

  • Utilize pharmacy information systems, technologies, and automation to support safe and efficient medication use.

  • Fill prescription orders in compliance with state and federal laws, using appropriate tools and technology.

  • Prepare and dispense IV admixtures using aseptic technique in an approved sterile compounding environment.

  • 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

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