Clinical Pharmacist

Good News Clinics; Gainesville (GA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Good News Clinics in Gainesville, GA seeks a Clinical Pharmacist for a full-time, on-site role to provide direct pharmaceutical care, review prescriptions, verify orders, counsel patients, and collaborate with physicians and nurses to optimize treatment for uninsured patients.

The responsibilities include dispensing oversight, occasional compounding, maintaining records, inventory support, and contributing to patient education and quality-improvement efforts to enhance medication safety and

Qualifications

• Pharmacists must hold a PharmD or equivalent and Georgia license.
• Clinical or ambulatory care experience with underserved populations preferred.
• Strong patient counseling, communication, and teamwork skills.
• Commitment to equitable access to care and patient confidentiality.
• Ability to navigate electronic health record and pharmacy systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct pharmaceutical care, review prescriptions and verify orders.
• Counsel patients on medications, side effects, and adherence strategies.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and care teams to optimize treatment plans.
• Oversee dispensing, assist with compounding, and maintain pharmacy records.
• Support medication inventory and contribute to education and quality improvement.

Skills

Pharmacy Practice

Pharmacy Operations

Clinical Decision-Making

Patient Counseling

Interdisciplinary Collaboration

Regulatory Compliance

Documentation

Education

Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) or equivalent

Tools

Electronic Health Records (EHR)

Job description

Company Description

Good News Clinics is a nonprofit healthcare organization that has been serving patients in Hall County since 1992. Supported by community partners, volunteers, and contributors, the clinic provides free medical care, dental care, and specialty referrals to uninsured residents who cannot afford healthcare. Through the Health Access Initiative, created by the Hall County Medical Society, patients also receive specialty treatment at no cost. Team members and volunteers at Good News Clinics play a vital role in expanding access to care, strengthening community connections, and improving health outcomes for people in need.

Role Description

The Clinical Pharmacist is a full-time, on-site role based in Gainesville, GA. This role is responsible for providing direct pharmaceutical care to patients, including reviewing prescriptions, verifying medication orders, and ensuring safe, effective, and appropriate medication use. Day-to-day tasks include counseling patients on proper medication use, potential side effects, and adherence strategies, as well as collaborating with physicians, nurses, and other care team members to optimize treatment plans. The Clinical Pharmacist oversees medication dispensing processes, assists with compounding when necessary, maintains accurate pharmacy records, and supports medication inventory management. This role also contributes to patient education initiatives and quality improvement efforts that enhance medication safety and access for uninsured patients.

Qualifications

• Candidates should possess strong skills in Pharmacy Practice and Pharmacy operations, including safe dispensing and adherence to regulatory standards.
• Candidates should possess expertise in Pharmaceutical Care and Medicine, with a focus on clinical decision-making and optimizing patient outcomes.
• Candidates should possess skills in Compounding and preparation of medications when appropriate and in accordance with professional guidelines.
• Current PharmD or equivalent degree from an accredited institution; active and unrestricted pharmacist license in the state of Georgia (or eligibility to obtain).
• Experience in a clinical or ambulatory care pharmacy setting, preferably serving underserved or uninsured populations.
• Strong patient counseling abilities, communication skills, and the capacity to collaborate effectively within an interdisciplinary healthcare team.
• Commitment to equitable access to care, cultural sensitivity, and maintaining patient confidentiality and professional ethics.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, maintain accurate documentation, and use electronic health record and pharmacy systems effectively.