Lead Pharmacist, Hospital - Oncology

About the role

This dynamic full-time Lead Pharmacist position supports UPMC Community Osteopathic’s Infusion and Oncology services, with rotating day and evening shifts. The ideal candidate will have flexibility regarding work location and scheduling, playing a key role in delivering safe, effective, and cost-conscious pharmacotherapy.

You will support centralized and decentralized medication-use systems, participate in all aspects of pharmacy operations, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes. Responsibilities include patient assessment, medication education, prevention of medication-related adverse events, and active involvement in quality and regulatory initiatives. This role also serves as an educator and preceptor for pharmacy students and residents.

Responsibilities

• Coach and mentor staff through continuous feedback.
• Develop workflow guidelines and tools (e.g., assignment sheets, scheduling) to maximize productivity and standardize practices.
• Facilitate quality improvement and cost-reduction initiatives.
• Maintain collaborative relationships with pharmacy, nursing, medical staff, and other departments.
• Consult with pharmacy leadership to discuss recommendations and issues.
• Oversee daily activities and assist in training pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, and trainees.
• Provide timely, comprehensive, and accurate drug information to providers, nurses, patients, and other departments.
• Ensure adequate inventory of medications and supplies; assist in procurement as needed.
• Participate in recalls and shortage mitigation plans, including implementation and monitoring.
• Maintain professional competency through continuing education and staff development programs.
• Provide formal and informal educational activities to various audiences.
• Implement and uphold Executive Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee decisions, escalating as needed.
• Meet salary, drug, and purchased services budgets, justifying variances.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and quality in your area of responsibility.
• Lead by example in customer service and resolve customer relations issues for the pharmacy.
• Ensure accurate billing of claims and services; troubleshoot billing and patient charge issues.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited school of pharmacy.
• Minimum of 3 years post-licensure health-system pharmacist experience.

Qualifications

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:

• Pharmacist license.
• Act 34 clearance.

Benefits

UPMC offers a generous benefits package, an expansive total rewards program, outstanding career growth opportunities, and a sign-on bonus.