Lead Pharmacist Job at UPMC - Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, PA

SVFuSmJLdWVsSm55My9KcXB0MG1KRHpyQkE9PQ==
  • UPMC - Pittsburgh Medical Center
  • Pittsburgh, PA

Job Description

Job Description

\n

UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh seeks multiple Lead Pharmacists in Pittsburgh, PA to ensure timely provision of cost-effective drug therapy contributing to optimal patient outcomes, provide experiential education for present and future health care practitioners and support drug-related research. Coordinate activities of pharmacists and pharmacy technicians. Contribute to patient care activities supporting a variety of patient populations, ranging from neonates to adults. Evaluate each patient's medication order/prescription for appropriateness of drug selection, drug dosage and dosage form, taking into consideration patient specific factors such as disease state(s), age, weight, sex, eliminating organ function, diagnosis, and allergies. Apply pharmacokinetic principles and consult with prescriber for corrections or clarifications as needed. Process patient medication orders/prescriptions and maintain patient information. Verify NDC numbers of drug used to fill the prescription with the NDC number on the prescription. Oversee the daily activities and assist in the training and education of pharmacy technicians and student interns. Provide timely, comprehensive, and accurate drug information to physicians, nurses, patients and other personnel. Design and coordinate research and support drug-related research by assisting in the procurement, accountability, storage, preparation and distribution of study drugs. Audit and maintain accurate records for all controlled substances in compliance with Federal, State and Department Regulations. Assure adequate inventory of drugs and supplies and assist in procurement as needed. Participate in continuing education and staff development programs. Provide formal and informal in-service education activities. Participate in the departmental quality improvement program. Implement Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee policies. Maintain the financial accountability of the department. Direct and schedule personnel assigned to team, authorizing extra hours/overtime as required. Develop workflow guidelines, policies and procedures, and other necessary tools to maximize productivity and standardize practices. Facilitate and/or assist with development of quality improvement and cost reduction initiatives based on JCAHO indicators and department target drug monitoring projects. Maintain collaborative relationships with Clinical Director/Primary Care Nurses/Physicians via handling patient care issues as they arise. Consult with Pharmacy Manager and participate in meetings with team members to facilitate service changes/improvements.

\n

J

ob Responsibilities: \n
    \n
  • Ensure timely provision of cost-effective drug therapy contributing to optimal patient outcomes, provide experiential education for present and future health care practitioners and support drug-related research.

  • \n
  • Coordinate activities of pharmacists and pharmacy technicians.

  • \n
  • Contribute to patient care activities supporting a variety of patient populations, ranging from neonates to adults.

  • \n
  • Evaluate each patient's medication order/prescription for appropriateness of drug selection, drug dosage and dosage form, taking into consideration patient specific factors such as disease state(s), age, weight, sex, eliminating organ function, diagnosis, and allergies.

  • \n
  • Apply pharmacokinetic principles and consult with prescriber for corrections or clarifications as needed.

  • \n
  • Process patient medication orders/prescriptions and maintain patient information.

  • \n
  • Verify NDC numbers of drug used to fill the prescription with the NDC number on the prescription.

  • \n
  • Oversee the daily activities and assist in the training and education of pharmacy technicians and student interns.

  • \n
  • Provide timely, comprehensive, and accurate drug information to physicians, nurses, patients and other personnel.

  • \n
  • Design and coordinate research and support drug-related research by assisting in the procurement, accountability, storage, preparation and distribution of study drugs.

  • \n
  • Audit and maintain accurate records for all controlled substances in compliance with Federal, State and Department Regulations.

  • \n
  • Assure adequate inventory of drugs and supplies and assist in procurement as needed. Participate in continuing education and staff development programs.

  • \n
  • Provide formal and informal in-service education activities.

  • \n
  • Participate in the departmental quality improvement program.

  • \n
  • Implement Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee policies.

  • \n
  • Maintain the financial accountability of the department.

  • \n
  • Direct and schedule personnel assigned to team, authorizing extra hours/overtime as required.

  • \n
  • Develop workflow guidelines, policies and procedures, and other necessary tools to maximize productivity and standardize practices.

  • \n
  • Facilitate and/or assist with development of quality improvement and cost reduction initiatives based on JCAHO indicators and department target drug monitoring projects.

  • \n
  • Maintain collaborative relationships with Clinical Director/Primary Care Nurses/Physicians via handling patient care issues as they arise.

  • \n
  • Consult with Pharmacy Manager and participate in meetings with team members to facilitate service changes/improvements.

  • \n

    \n
  • Bachelor of Science degree, or equivalent, in Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Science, or a related field

  • \n
  • One (1) year of experience as a Pharmacist.

  • \n
  • Must have a valid Pennsylvania Pharmacist license.

  • \n
  • Some telecommuting permissible

  • \n
\n

\n

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran

Job Tags

Remote job,

Similar Jobs

Texas de Brazil (Huntsville)

Restaurant Host/Hostess (NOW HIRING)! Job at Texas de Brazil (Huntsville)

 ...Description Job Description We are accepting applications, interviewing, hiring/training potential applicants to join our team! Our Restaurant Host(s) welcome and warmly greet guests upon arrival. Host(s) answer the phones in a positive and friendly manor; & manage the... 

FASTENER DISTRIBUTION HOLDINGS LLC.

Warehouse Associate (Returns Associate) Job at FASTENER DISTRIBUTION HOLDINGS LLC.

 ...and return conforming product to stock or customers. This individual will also investigate undeliverable product returned by UPS/FedEx/DHL and assist with other duties as assigned Responsibilities: Work with Vendors & the Sales Department concerning Customer... 

Avera St Mary's Hospital

Registered Nurse (RN) lll- Emergency Unit Job at Avera St Mary's Hospital

 ...Join the RN Nursing team at Avera! Love Where You Work: Work at Avera where current employees rate their satisfaction at 94%. Join...  ...~$32.00- $46.50 per hour Registered Nurse (RN) lll- Emergency Unit at Avera St Mary's Hospital summary: The Registered... 

G.M. Hill Engineering Inc

Interior Designer Job at G.M. Hill Engineering Inc

 ...American Military Engineers 2023 Small Business AwardSBA Florida Woman-Owned Small Business of the Year - 2024 Position Summary As an Interior Designer you will support GMHILLs design team in the development of client workplace activities including space planning /layout,... 

Globe Life Inc.

Globe Life Inc. | LNL Sales - Summer Internship 2025 TX | mckinney, tx Job at Globe Life Inc.

 ...LNL Sales - Summer Internship 2025 Primary Duties & Responsibilities Ready to launch your career and make a real impact? At Globe...  ...hours per week June 3, 2024 July 26, 2024. U.S. citizen or legal resident. Program Overview: The Globe Life summer internship...