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Lead Pharmacist

2 months ago


Erie, Pennsylvania, United States UPMC Full time
Job Summary

UPMC Hillman Cancer Center is seeking a highly skilled Lead Pharmacist to join our team in Erie, PA. As a key member of our pharmacy team, you will play a critical role in ensuring the timely provision of cost-effective drug therapy and contributing to optimal patient outcomes.

Responsibilities
  • Coordinate daily activities of pharmacy technicians and pharmacists in their area of practice/responsibility.
  • Demonstrate a service orientation toward patients, staff, and visitors.
  • Coach and mentor staff through feedback, positive discipline, and performance evaluations.
  • Direct and schedule personnel assigned to their team.
  • Authorize extra hours and overtime as required.
  • Develop workflow guidelines, policies, and procedures to maximize productivity and standardize practices in the department and/or practice area.
  • Work collaboratively with team members to evaluate workflow and implement service ideas.
  • 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 as appropriate.
  • Conduct necessary meetings with pharmacy team members and/or health care team members to facilitate service changes/improvements.
  • Complete all staff competencies and perform duties of staff pharmacist as listed below.
Requirements
  • B.S. degree or a Pharm.D. degree from an accredited School of Pharmacy required.
  • Post licensure experience preferred.
  • Oncology experience preferred.
Clearances/Licenses
  • Pharmacist
  • Act 34

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran.