Pharmacist Specialist - Pediatric Chemotherapy Job at UPMC - Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, PA

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  • UPMC - Pittsburgh Medical Center
  • Pittsburgh, PA

Job Description

Job Description

Pharmacist Specialists ensure safe, effective, and cost-efficient pharmacotherapy. They support medication-use systems and specialized services like informatics, research, compounding, medication safety, and quality. They help prevent medication-related issues, ensure regulatory compliance, and serve as resources for healthcare teams. They lead quality initiatives, provide education, and mentor pharmacy students and residents. Additionally, they participate in quality improvement efforts to enhance clinical pharmacy services.

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  • Interpret physician orders to prepare and dispense medications in compliance with regulations.
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  • Report suspected adverse drug reactions promptly.
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  • Maintain the formulary and promote rational drug therapy.
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  • Review patient medication records for allergies, interactions, and duplications.
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  • Supervise pharmacy staff, including technicians and interns.
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  • Follow all regulatory, professional, and quality standards in pharmaceutical care.
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  • Clarify unclear or incomplete orders with physicians and nurses.
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  • Provide drug information and education to healthcare professionals and pharmacy students.
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  • Use technology to assist in pharmaceutical care.
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  • Prepare intravenous solutions using aseptic techniques.
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  • Additional specialized or site-specific duties as needed.
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  • Graduate of an ACPE accredited College of Pharmacy
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  • B.S. degree in Pharmacy or Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree
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  • Current licensure as a Pharmacist in practicing state
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  • Completion of an ASHP accredited PGY1 Pharmacy Residency or minimum of 3 years of experience in specialized area of pharmacy operations/services required
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  • Relevant training/certification in specialized area of pharmacy operations/services preferred* Pharmacist specialists support pharmacy operations in specialized roles.
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  • Current pharmacist specialist positions include but are not limited to informatics, IT, inventory, research, medication safety, regulatory, quality, medication therapy management.

    Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:
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  • Pharmacist
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  • Act 33 with renewal
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  • Act 34 with renewal
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  • Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewal
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UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran

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