Pharmacist - Hospital/Inpatient

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Harrisburg, PennsylvaniaFull TimePharmacy

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Job Description

About the Role

Join UPMC as a Pharmacist – Hospital/Inpatient in United States. 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.

Key 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 & Compensation

formulary use, applying therapeutic interchange protocols, and promoting evidence

no previous experience required; pharmacist experience preferred. Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances: Pharmacist Act 34 UPMC is an

Work Schedule

Full-Time position.

No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

Apply to join UPMC as a Pharmacist – Hospital/Inpatient.

Key Skills

PharmacotherapyMedication-use systemsPatient assessmentMedication educationFormulary managementTherapeutic interchangeAseptic techniqueSterile compoundingPharmacy operationsDrug informationRegulatory complianceMedication safetyClinical pharmacyIV admixture preparation

Requirements

Candidates must hold a B.S. in Pharmacy or a Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree from an ACPE accredited college. Additionally, they must possess a current pharmacist license in the practicing state.

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Pharmacist - Hospital/Inpatient at UPMC a 2.3 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as below average. This places the position in the average range of all Pharmacy pharmacist listings evaluated on our platform.

Candidates should carefully assess workload expectations and scheduling demands before applying.

Pharmacy — Pharmacist Career Context

This Pharmacy position at UPMC is open to pharmacist candidates.

Pharmacists are expanding beyond traditional dispensing roles into clinical consulting, medication management, and remote pharmacy services.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Pharmacotherapy, Medication-use systems, Patient assessment, Medication education, Formulary management, Therapeutic interchange, Aseptic technique, Sterile compounding. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Pharmacy role.

Core responsibilities: The pharmacist will interpret and evaluate physician orders to dispense accurate medication dosages while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes. They are also responsible for supporting pharmacy operations, maintaining patient medication profiles, and providing drug...

Benefits package: Generous Benefits Package, Total Rewards Program, Career Growth Opportunities, Sign On Bonus. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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