Clinical Staff Pharmacists at UPMC Central PA hospitals practice in both centralized and unit-based settings.  In all care venues, pharmacy practice is supported by state-of-the-art medication management technologies.

Candidates will work collaboratively with physicians, nurses, and pharmacy staff to provide evidence-based care to patients across a wide range of ages, disease states, and acuities.

Daily activities include but are not limited to:

1. Drug therapy monitoring
2. Clinical verification of electronic medication orders in Epic
3. Implementation of pharmacy protocols and standing orders for renal dosing, IV to PO conversion, and vancomycin/aminoglycoside dosing
4. Direct education and communication with patients about medication regimens and side-effects
5. Medication dosage form dispensing – including sterile IV admixture and chemotherapy preparation.

Opportunities for career growth and advancement exist in the form of a career ladder.

Required Experiences:

• Current licensure or eligibility for licensure as a pharmacist in Pennsylvania
• Experience in a progressive acute care hospital setting

Preferred Qualifications:

• Completion of an ASHP-accredited PGY-1 residency
• BPS Board Certification in Pharmacotherapy

About UPMC

Central Pennsylvania offers a warm and friendly community atmosphere with convenient access to several metropolitan areas. UPMC is one of PA's top hospitals, voted Best Places To Work and an organization dedicated to maintaining and improving the health and quality of life in central Pennsylvania. Our not-for-profit healthcare system currently includes multiple campuses and ambulatory locations throughout the region, providing care to a diverse range of medical specialties including Cardiology, Transplant, Oncology, Critical Care, Women's & Children's, Orthopedic Surgery, and Emergency Medicine. UPMC is a nationally recognized leader in providing high quality, patient-centered healthcare services in central Pennsylvania and surrounding communities. We operate 7 acute care hospitals totaling approximately 1200 licensed beds. Campuses include UPMC Harrisburg, UPMC Community Osteopathic, UPMC West Shore, UPMC Carlisle, UPMC Hanover, UPMC Lititz, and UPMC Memorial. In addition, Pharmacy services freestanding infusion centers and delivers medication-related care to Pennsylvania Psychiatric Institute – an inpatient psychiatric hospital.

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