Lead Pharmacist

1 week ago

Pittsburgh PA United States UPMC - Pittsburgh Medical Center Full time
Job Description:
UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh seeks multiple Lead Pharmacists in Pittsburgh, PA to ensure timely provision of cost-effective drug therapy contributing to optimal patient outcomes, provide experiential education for present and future health care practitioners and support drug-related research. Coordinate activities of pharmacists and pharmacy technicians. Contribute to patient care activities supporting a variety of patient populations, ranging from neonates to adults. Evaluate each patient's medication order/prescription for appropriateness of drug selection, drug dosage and dosage form, taking into consideration patient specific factors such as disease state(s), age, weight, sex, eliminating organ function, diagnosis, and allergies. Apply pharmacokinetic principles and consult with prescriber for corrections or clarifications as needed. Process patient medication orders/prescriptions and maintain patient information. Verify NDC numbers of drug used to fill the prescription with the NDC number on the prescription. Oversee the daily activities and assist in the training and education of pharmacy technicians and student interns. Provide timely, comprehensive, and accurate drug information to physicians, nurses, patients and other personnel. Design and coordinate research and support drug-related research by assisting in the procurement, accountability, storage, preparation and distribution of study drugs. Audit and maintain accurate records for all controlled substances in compliance with Federal, State and Department Regulations. Assure adequate inventory of drugs and supplies and assist in procurement as needed. Participate in continuing education and staff development programs. Provide formal and informal in-service education activities. Participate in the departmental quality improvement program. Implement Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee policies. Maintain the financial accountability of the department. Direct and schedule personnel assigned to team, authorizing extra hours/overtime as required. Develop workflow guidelines, policies and procedures, and other necessary tools to maximize productivity and standardize practices. Facilitate and/or assist with development of quality improvement and cost reduction initiatives based on JCAHO indicators and department target drug monitoring projects. Maintain collaborative relationships with Clinical Director/Primary Care Nurses/Physicians via handling patient care issues as they arise. Consult with Pharmacy Manager and participate in meetings with team members to facilitate service changes/improvements.
Job Responsibilities:

Ensure timely provision of cost-effective drug therapy contributing to optimal patient outcomes, provide experiential education for present and future health care practitioners and support drug-related research.
Coordinate activities of pharmacists and pharmacy technicians.
Contribute to patient care activities supporting a variety of patient populations, ranging from neonates to adults.
Evaluate each patient's medication order/prescription for appropriateness of drug selection, drug dosage and dosage form, taking into consideration patient specific factors such as disease state(s), age, weight, sex, eliminating organ function, diagnosis, and allergies.
Apply pharmacokinetic principles and consult with prescriber for corrections or clarifications as needed.
Process patient medication orders/prescriptions and maintain patient information.
Verify NDC numbers of drug used to fill the prescription with the NDC number on the prescription.
Oversee the daily activities and assist in the training and education of pharmacy technicians and student interns.
Provide timely, comprehensive, and accurate drug information to physicians, nurses, patients and other personnel.
Design and coordinate research and support drug-related research by assisting in the procurement, accountability, storage, preparation and distribution of study drugs.
Audit and maintain accurate records for all controlled substances in compliance with Federal, State and Department Regulations.
Assure adequate inventory of drugs and supplies and assist in procurement as needed. Participate in continuing education and staff development programs.
Provide formal and informal in-service education activities.
Participate in the departmental quality improvement program.
Implement Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee policies.
Maintain the financial accountability of the department.
Direct and schedule personnel assigned to team, authorizing extra hours/overtime as required.
Develop workflow guidelines, policies and procedures, and other necessary tools to maximize productivity and standardize practices.
Facilitate and/or assist with development of quality improvement and cost reduction initiatives based on JCAHO indicators and department target drug monitoring projects.
Maintain collaborative relationships with Clinical Director/Primary Care Nurses/Physicians via handling patient care issues as they arise.
Consult with Pharmacy Manager and participate in meetings with team members to facilitate service changes/improvements.

Bachelor of Science degree, or equivalent, in Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Science, or a related field
One (1) year of experience as a Pharmacist.
Must have a valid Pennsylvania Pharmacist license.
Some telecommuting permissible

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran

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