Pharmacist - Casual - UPMC Presbyterian
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Job Description
UPMC Presbyterian Campus is looking for a limited casual Pharmacist who can leverage their expertise and passion for collaboration with healthcare professionals to enhance patient outcomes and deliver life-changing medicine daily. This role is perfect for someone with strong teamwork, communication, and customer service skills and is committed to quality, safety, and excellence in pharmacy services. Ready to join our dynamic team? Apply today to learn more!
Responsibilities
Review, maintain, and screen patient medication records and profiles for allergies, drug interactions, and therapeutic duplications while entering orders and/or verifying medications.
Identify and report suspected adverse drug reactions accurately and in a timely manner.
Interpret and evaluate physician orders to prepare, calculate, and dispense appropriate medication dosage forms for inpatient and outpatient treatment in accordance with the Practicing State's Pharmacy Practice Act, Federal Drug Laws, and other regulatory organizations.
Prepare and dispense intravenous admixture solutions, as required, using aseptic technique in an accepted sterile product preparation area.
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.
Fill prescription orders in accordance with State and Federal regulations, utilizing technological resources and equipment.
Provide drug information and/or educational programs to healthcare professionals and pharmacy students.
- 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
- Previous experience in sterile compounding and/or perioperative services preferred
Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances
- Pharmacist
- Act 34
UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran
Requirements
Candidates must be a graduate of an ACPE accredited College of Pharmacy with a B.S. or PharmD degree and hold a current pharmacist license in the practicing state. Experience in sterile compounding or perioperative services is preferred.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Pharmacist Career Context
Of the 50 active Pharmacy listings this role was benchmarked against, 36% are remote, 40% have no call, 74% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Pennsylvania is 97.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 61.7% of Pennsylvania clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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