Advanced Clinical Pharmacist

Mission Hospital; Asheville (NC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Wellbeing support

Time away from work

401(k) plan with 100% match on 3–9%

Education support

Additional benefits for fertility and,

family building and insurance options

Job summary

Mission Hospital in Asheville, NC seeks an Advanced Clinical Pharmacist to lead hospital pharmacy services within a multidisciplinary rounding team. The role emphasizes safe, evidence-based medication use, patient advocacy, and ongoing education for pharmacy and interdisciplinary teams.

The position requires Pharm D or equivalent, PGY-1 and PGY-2 residencies, and current licensure with board certification. Experience in inpatient settings, including HCA systems, is preferred.

Qualifications

• Pharm D or a Pharm D degree is required.
• Graduate of an accredited PGY-1 residency program.
• Graduate of an accredited PGY-2 residency program is preferred.
• Maintains current pharmacist licensure and Board Certification is required.
• Certifications in specialties may be required by facility needs.

Responsibilities

• Lead pharmacy services and chair hospital committees as assigned.
• Present at conferences and contribute to publications.
• Provide regular formal education to pharmacy and interdisciplinary teams.
• Serve as patient advocate and ensure safe, cost-effective medication use.

Skills

Inpatient experience

HCA experience

Pharmacist licensure

Education

Pharm D degree

PGY-1 residency

PGY-2 residency

Pharmacist licensure

Board Certification

Specialty certifications (SIDP, MAD-ID, CPPS)

Job description

Last year our HCA Healthcare colleagues invested over 156,000 hours volunteering in our communities. As an Advanced Clinical Pharmacist with Mission Hospital you can be a part of an organization that is devoted to giving back!

Job Summary and Qualifications

Position Summary

The advanced clinical pharmacist practices the profession of pharmacy with the utmost code of ethics demonstrating the organization's mission and values. The clinical pharmacist is responsible for the safe, effective, evidence-based, and cost-effective selection and utilization of medications for the patients in which they serve. The clinical pharmacist uses advanced knowledge, skills, and professional judgment in all aspects of his or her work. The clinical pharmacist serves as a patient advocate when planning and implementing pharmaceutical care within a multidisciplinary rounding team, collaborating with other healthcare professionals in a knowledgeable and professional manner. In addition, the advanced clinical pharmacist is expected to lead pharmacy services within the hospital by serving or chairing hospital committees, presenting at conferences and contributing to publications, and providing regular, formal education to pharmacy and interdisciplinary teams. The advanced clinical pharmacist is responsible for one or more specialty services within the hospital, such as infectious disease (ID), critical care, and pediatrics, among others. Adherence to all regulatory and medication safety guidelines are at the forefront of all actions and decisions made within the practice of the clinical pharmacist.

What qualifications you will need:

Education & Experience: (Required for new hires as of 6/01/2018)

• B.S. or Pharm D. degree in Pharmacy
• Required
• Graduate of an accredited PGY-1 residency program
• Required
• Graduate of an accredited PGY-2 residency program
• Preferred
• Five years' inpatient hospital experience
• Preferred
• Three years' HCA inpatient hospital experience
• Preferred
• Maintains current pharmacist licensure
• Required
• Pharmacist Board Certification
• Required
• Certifications in the specialties for the position as determined by facility needs. Potential certifications may include: SIDP, MAD-ID, CPPS, among others.
• Required

Benefits

Mission Hospital, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
• Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
• Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
• Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
• Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

Learn more about Employee Benefits

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Mission Hospital, a member of Mission Health, an operating division of HCA Healthcare, located in Asheville, North Carolina, serves as the regional tertiary and quaternary care center in Western North Carolina and the adjoining region. Mission Hospital is licensed for 853 beds and is the region's only trauma center, comprehensive stroke center, Level III neonatal intensive care unit, and includes the only children's hospital in Western North Carolina. Mission Hospital is also a Magnet® designated hospital for nursing excellence.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World's Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

“There is so much good to do in the world and so many different ways to do it.”- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.

HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

Be a part of an organization that invests in you! We are reviewing applications for our Advanced Clinical Pharmacist opening.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.