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Lead Pharmacist
2 months ago
UPMC is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Lead Pharmacist to join our team in Erie, PA. As a key member of our clinical operations team, you will be responsible for ensuring the timely provision of cost-effective drug therapy contributing to optimal patient outcomes.
Key Responsibilities- Leadership and Management
- Coordinate the daily activities of pharmacy technicians and pharmacists in their area of practice/responsibility.
- Develop and implement workflow guidelines, policies, and procedures to maximize productivity and standardize practices in the department.
- Direct and schedule personnel assigned to their team, and authorize extra hours and overtime as required.
- Quality Improvement and Patient Care
- Facilitate and/or assist with development of quality improvement and cost-reduction initiatives based on JCAHO indicators and department target drug monitoring projects.
- Evaluate each patient's medication order/prescription for appropriateness of drug selection, drug dosage, and dosage form, taking into consideration patient-specific factors.
- Apply pharmacokinetic principles when appropriate, and consult with prescribers for corrections or clarifications if needed.
- Education and Training
- Supervise the daily activities and assist in training and education of pharmacy technicians and student interns.
- Provide timely, comprehensive, and accurate drug information to physicians, nurses, patients, and personnel of other departments.
- Participate in the education and training of present and future healthcare practitioners, including physicians, nurses, pharmacists, pharmacy residents, and pharmacy students.
- Research and Compliance
- Support drug-related research by assisting in the procurement, accountability, storage, preparation, and distribution of study drugs.
- Design and coordinate research as appropriate, and audit and maintain accurate records for all controlled substances.
- Assure that all such drugs are stored and dispensed in compliance with Federal, State, and Department Regulations.
- Financial Accountability
- Maintain the financial accountability of the department by assuring that proper procedures are used in the third-party rejects in a timely manner.
- B.S. degree or a Pharm.D. degree from an accredited School of Pharmacy required.
- Post-licensure experience preferred.
- Oncology experience preferred.
- Pharmacist licensure required.
- Act 34 clearance required.
