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Pharmacist, Chartwell

UPMC

Oakdale, PAOn Site

Original Job Summary

Pharmacist, Chartwell at UPMC

UPMC Chartwell is looking for a full time Pharmacist to join their dedicated team. The Pharmacist will be responsible for safe, effective, and cost-effective pharmacotherapy through supporting centralized and decentralized medication-use systems.

This role involves interpreting physician orders, dispensing medications, ensuring regulatory compliance and patient safety, and participating in quality improvement initiatives. You will also provide medication-related education, serve as a resource to healthcare professionals, and precept pharmacy students and residents.

Responsibilities

  • Interpret and evaluate physician orders to prepare and dispense medications.
  • Monitor patient records for allergies, interactions, and duplications.
  • Supervise pharmacy technicians and support ancillary staff.
  • Participate in quality and regulatory compliance initiatives.
  • Provide drug information and educational programs to staff and students.
  • Prepare intravenous admixture solutions using aseptic techniques.

The role requires working rotating shifts including weekends and adherence to the Pennsylvania Pharmacy Practice Act and other regulatory standards.

Key skills/competency

  • Pharmacotherapy
  • Medication Safety
  • Regulatory Compliance
  • Patient Education
  • Quality Improvement
  • Drug Dispensing
  • Aseptic Technique
  • Team Leadership
  • Data Analysis
  • Precepting

How to Get Hired at UPMC

🎯 Tips for Getting Hired

  • Customize your resume: Align skills with pharmacotherapy and compliance.
  • Highlight relevant experience: Emphasize education and licensure.
  • Research UPMC: Understand their culture and healthcare standards.
  • Prepare for interviews: Review patient safety and medication processes.

📝 Interview Preparation Advice

Technical Preparation

Review state pharmacy practice regulations.
Practice aseptic techniques for IV preparations.
Update computer system skills for medication systems.
Study drug interactions and therapeutic guidelines.

Behavioral Questions

Describe handling of stressful clinical situations.
Explain teamwork in complex pharmacy environments.
Discuss conflict resolution with coworkers.
Share experiences in supervising support staff.