Acute Care Pharmacist - Solid Organ Transplant - AM (067)

UAB Medicine; Birmingham (AL); Sur place; USD 104 000 - 169 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Educational assistance

Generous paid time off

Wellness programs

Paid parental leave

PSLF eligibility

Résumé du poste

UAB Medicine is seeking a licensed Pharmacist to join our patient-centered pharmacy team. You will assess medication appropriateness, monitor therapy, provide drug information, and collaborate with physicians and nurses to optimize patient care.

Minimum qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy and current Alabama license or eligibility. The position offers a pay range of $104,045–$169,075 per year for full-time day shifts, with robust educational and wellness benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy is required.
• Currently licensed or eligible to be licensed as a Pharmacist by the Alabama Board of Pharmacy (ALBOP).

Responsabilités

• Accurately assesses the appropriateness of each medication as it is prescribed based on the patient’s diagnosis, condition, allergies, and medication history; reviewing for adverse drug reactions and drug interactions.
• Actively monitors patient-specific response to prescribed therapies; reviewing potential adverse drug reactions and drug interactions to optimize therapy.

Formation

Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy

Description du poste

Position Overview

Pay range: $104,045 - $169,075 / year

Shifts: full-time AM

Benefits and perks available for eligible positions include: robust educational assistance programs, generous paid time off, employee assistance and wellness programs, paid parental leave, qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program, plus more.

Job Highlights

Patient populations will include solid organ transplant (kidney, liver, heart, and lung). Will provide patient care in other inpatient clinical areas, surgical and internal medicine, as assigned.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Accurately assesses the appropriateness of each medication as it is prescribedbased on the patient’s diagnosis, condition, allergies, and medication history; reviewing for adverse drug reactions and drug interactions. Promotes rational medication therapy by evaluating all orders in the context of current literature, UAB medication evaluations and the UAB Formulary, contacting the physician or healthcare professional and making recommendation for changes when appropriate.
• Actively monitorspatient specific response to prescribed therapies; reviewing potential adverse drug reactions and drug interactions to optimize therapy. Re-evaluates prescribed therapy and makes recommendations for changes when appropriate.
• Activelydocuments patient’s medication history profile; notifying appropriate physician or healthcare professional as to any issues regarding compliance or medication therapy regimen.
• Assuresresponsible distribution of medications for administration in assigned area of coverage. Triages orders to meet immediate patient care needs.
• Providesdrug information to patients and family members, physicians, pharmacists, nurses and other health care professionals. Shares clinical observations and new information from medical/pharmaceutical literature in order to positively impact the optimal use of medications.
• Supportseducational programs of the Division and the department by precepting students, PGY1 and PGY2 residents.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Description

To provide patient-focused pharmacy services including monitoring of therapy, interventions, basic pharmacokinetics, education and medication distribution. To support the mission, activities and programs of the division, department and the Hospital.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy required. Work experience may NOT substitute for education requirement. Currently licensed or eligible to be licensed as a Licensed Pharmacist by the Alabama Board of Pharmacy (ALBOP) required.

Why Work at UAB Medicine

We are UAB Medicine, Alabama’s largest and most comprehensive health system, recognized nationally for delivering world-class patient care, pioneering research, and cutting-edge medical education. We proudly serve more than 1.2 million patients each year – from every county in Alabama, all 50 states, and many countries around the world. Our network spans numerous hospitals, emergency departments, more than 67 other sites of care, and a team of over 3,100 physicians. Our key facilities include UAB Hospital – ranked the No. 1 hospital in Alabama by U.S. News & World Report and home to the state’s first ACS-verified Level I adult trauma center and only Magnet-designated hospital – along with UAB Hospital-Callahan Eye and five UAB St. Vincent’s hospitals serving central Alabama.

UAB Medicine offers careers across a wide range of practice environments, from our internationally renowned academic medical center and award-winning community hospitals to our primary and specialty care clinics across the state. Whether you’re seeking the fast-paced learning environment of a tertiary care setting or the close-knit environment of a community facility, there’s a place for you on our team where you can become part of a mission-driven organization committed to delivering life-changing care. With nearly every medical specialty represented and unlimited opportunities for growth, you’ll find the right fit for your skills and career goals. We care for you by offering comprehensive, industry-leading benefit packages to support the individual preferences and circumstances of our diverse staff.