Pharmacist in Erie, Pennsylvania

Join the UPMC Hamot Pharmacy team in Erie, PA, as a full-time Pharmacist offering variable day and evening shifts (7AM-3:30PM and 12:30PM-9PM) with every third weekend and 2-3 holidays annually. We’re looking for dynamic candidates who excel in written and verbal communication and can integrate operational, clinical, and educational responsibilities. Ideal applicants will have a solid understanding of hospital and outpatient clinic operations, and experience collaborating with medical, nursing, pharmacy staff, residents, and medical students. Enjoy a comprehensive Total Rewards benefits package and working with a fully USP-compliant pharmacy with cutting-edge technology, such as automated dispensing cabinets and IV cleanroom compounding. This position offers a unique opportunity for remote work, with a work-from-home model. Join us in making a meaningful impact on patient care while advancing your pharmacy career with UPMC Hamot!

In this role, there is the opportunity to –

• Interpret and evaluate physician orders to prepare and dispense appropriate medication dosages in compliance with regulatory standards.

• Identify and report suspected adverse drug reactions promptly to ensure patient safety.

• Sustain the formulary by minimizing non-formulary procurements and promoting rational drug therapy choices.

• Review and screen patient medication records for allergies, drug interactions, and therapeutic duplications.

• Organize daily operational duties and supervise pharmacy technicians, aides, and interns to ensure efficient workflow.

• Adhere to regulatory requirements and professional standards to maintain high-quality pharmaceutical care.

• Communicate with physicians and nurses to clarify unclear, illegible, or incomplete medication orders.

• Provide drug information and educational programs to healthcare professionals and pharmacy students.

• Utilize computer systems and technologies to enhance the provision of pharmaceutical care.

• Prepare and dispense intravenous admixtures using aseptic technique in sterile environments.

Required

• 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

Preferred

• Previous pharmacist experience

• Residency-trained

• Board-certified

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:

• Pharmacist

• Act 34

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran