Pharmacist (Full-Time & Part-Time & Sign-on-Bonus Available)

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ANCC Magnet designated UPMC Passavant is currently hiring a Full-Time and Part-Time Pharmacist at the McCandless location.

Now offering an enhanced $15,000 sign-on bonus for a limited time! (External and eligible candidates for the remainder of 2026)

Shift Details

• Variable daylight & evening shifts
• Scheduled every 3rd weekend & 2 holidays per year
• Shifts will be discussed further in the interview

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
• No previous experience required; pharmacist experience preferred.

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances

• Pharmacist
• Act 34

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran