Pharmacist - Poison Center

UPMC Senior Communities$95K — $115K *
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 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
  • No previous experience required; pharmacist experience preferred.
  • Pharmacist certification
  • Act 34 clearance

Responsibilities

  • Review, interpret, verify, and dispense medication orders and prescriptions following regulations.
  • Assess patient medication profiles for allergies, interactions, and therapy appropriateness.
  • Promote safe and cost-effective medication use through formulary management and drug therapy recommendations.
  • Collaborate with healthcare teams to clarify orders and resolve medication-related concerns.
  • Prepare and dispense medications, including sterile and IV admixtures, using aseptic techniques.
  • Coordinate daily workflow and supervise pharmacy support personnel.
  • Serve as a drug information resource and provide training to healthcare professionals and students.

Benefits

  • Educational and clinical resource support
  • Opportunity for preceptorship for pharmacy students and residents
  • Involvement in collaborative healthcare teams
  • Focus on evidence-based therapy recommendations
  • No previous experience necessary for entry-level candidates
Full Job Description
Purpose:

Provide safe, effective, and cost-efficient medication therapy by supporting medication-use systems, optimizing patient care, preventing medication-related issues, ensuring regulatory compliance, and serving as an educational and clinical resource for healthcare teams, students, and residents.

Responsibilities:
  • Review, interpret, verify, and dispense medication orders and prescriptions in compliance with state, federal, and organizational regulations.
  • Assess patient medication profiles for allergies, interactions, duplications, and appropriateness of therapy, while identifying and reporting adverse drug reactions.
  • Promote safe and cost-effective medication use through formulary management, therapeutic interchange protocols, and evidence-based drug therapy recommendations.
  • Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and healthcare teams to clarify orders, resolve medication-related concerns, and optimize patient outcomes.
  • Prepare and dispense medications, including sterile and IV admixtures, using appropriate technology and aseptic techniques.
  • Support pharmacy operations by coordinating daily workflow and supervising pharmacy technicians, interns, aides, and other support personnel.
  • Serve as a drug information resource and provide education, training, and preceptorship to healthcare professionals, pharmacy students, and residents.


Qualifications:

  • 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
  • No previous experience required; pharmacist experience preferred.
    Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:
  • Pharmacist
  • Act 34

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