UPMC Hamot is seeking a full-time Pharmacist to support a hybrid schedule consisting primarily of daylight and evening shifts, with occasional night shift coverage (<5%). Shift times include:

• Daylight: 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM
• Evening: 12:30 PM – 9:00 PM
• Night (support): 3:30 PM – 12:00 AM

This role also includes every third weekend and rotating holiday coverage. Prior hospital experience is preferred.

Why Join Us?
Be part of a collaborative, multidisciplinary team in a hospital environment that prioritizes patient safety, innovation, and professional growth. We offer advanced technology and a strong operational infrastructure, including:

• EPIC electronic health record (EHR) system
• Full pharmacy automation (XR2 robots, medication carousels, ADCs, and controlled substance management systems)
• Full USP compliance (USP 797, USP 800, USP 795)
• Career ladder opportunities and involvement in clinical service expansion

Role Overview
The Central Pharmacy Pharmacist plays a critical role in ensuring safe, efficient, and timely medication distribution across the hospital while supporting and stabilizing core pharmacy operations.

Key contributions include:

• Maintaining verification throughput and turnaround times to ensure medication orders are reviewed and released promptly to support patient care and reduce delays
• Overseeing medication safety checks, including high-risk medications, dose verification and compliance with clinical and regulatory standards
• Supporting operational continuity, allowing decentralized and clinical pharmacists to focus more on direct patient care activities such as rounding, interventions and care coordination
• Enhancing workflow efficiency during high-volume periods and off-shift coverage
• Serving as a communication hub between pharmacy, nursing, and providers to resolve medication-related issues

Responsibilities

• Interpret and evaluate physician orders and prescriptions accurately
• Review patient profiles for allergies, interactions, and duplications
• Identify and report adverse drug reactions
• Ensure formulary compliance through therapeutic interchange and appropriate medication use
• Communicate with providers to clarify orders and support optimal therapy
• Provide drug information and education to staff and learners
• Utilize EPIC and related systems to document and verify medication use
• Prepare and dispense IV admixtures using aseptic technique
• Support daily operations and help supervise pharmacy staff
• Maintain compliance with all regulatory, safety, and quality standards

If you are a motivated pharmacist looking to grow your career in a dynamic and supportive environment, we encourage you to apply and become part of our dedicated team.