Clinical Pharmacist

aah; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 114,000 - 171,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-On bonus

Health benefits

Educational assistance

Job summary

Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center – Retail Pharmacy: North Tower is seeking a Clinical Pharmacist for the 2nd shift on the Winston campus. This full-time role focuses on pharmaceutical care, patient counseling, and regimen optimization, with a sign-on bonus for eligible candidates.

Responsibilities include reviewing orders, educating patients, supporting safety and quality initiatives, and mentoring pharmacy teammates. Requires NC pharmacist license and Pharm.D. or B.S. in Pharmacy.

Qualifications

• Current state pharmacist license in good standing through North Carolina Board of Pharmacy or eligible for reciprocity.
• Immunization and non-vaccine injectable certification required based on area of practice.
• Credentialing and privileging required based on area of practice.

Responsibilities

• Oversees pharmaceutical care, including retrieving and evaluating biomedical literature and designing medication therapy regimens.
• Uses patient education techniques to counsel patients and caregivers on therapy, adverse effects, adherence, and administration.
• Designs and monitors patient-specific regimens and implements updates per policies and literature.
• Reviews and interprets medication orders and prescriptions accurately.
• Participates in management of medical emergencies when applicable.
• Supports medication safety and quality improvement activities.
• Collaborates with healthcare team to manage formulary adherence and medication-use processes.
• Directs and checks the work of pharmacy staff to ensure safe workflows and regulatory compliance.

Skills

Patient counseling

Medication safety

Formulary management

Precepting students

Education

Pharm.D. or B.S. in Pharmacy

Job description

Department: 38594 Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center - Retail Pharmacy: North Tower

Status: Full time

Benefits Eligible: Yes

Hours Per Week: 40

Schedule Details/Additional Information: Second Shift, 1245p - 915 M - F, No Weekends, Holiday Rotation

Pay Range: $54.90 - $82.35

Position Highlights

• Clinical Pharmacist, North Tower Pharmacy
• 2nd shift, 1245p-915p, M-F, no weekends, holiday rotation
• Winston Campus
• Sign-On bonus available for eligible candidates!

Major Responsibilities

• Oversees pharmaceutical care, including retrieving and evaluating biomedical literature and designing medication therapy regimens.
• Uses effective patient education techniques to provide counseling to patients and caregivers, including information on medication therapy, adverse effects, compliance, appropriate use, handling, and medication administration.
• Designs, recommends, monitors, and evaluates patient specific pharmacotherapeutic regimens based on relevant biomedical literature. Implements recommendations effectively and utilizes policies and procedures and documents in the appropriate format.
• Reviews and accurately interprets medication orders and prescriptions.
• Participates in the management of medical emergencies when applicable.
• Actively supports department medication safety and quality improvement activities, including the reporting of events through appropriate channels.
• Performs quality assurance and performance improvement of the medication use system as appropriate.
• Collaborates with the healthcare team to manage formulary adherence and the medication-use process. Assists in the acquisition of non-formulary, compassionate use, and investigational medications.
• Practices in compliance with organization's policies and procedures, as well as local, state, and federal regulations.
• Prepares, dispenses, and oversees the proper storage and handling of medications in accordance with best practice, policies and state and federal regulations.
• Serves as preceptor for pharmacy students, residents, and healthcare learners as assigned.
• Mentors, orients, trains, and assists with the performance evaluation of pharmacy teammates, residents, and students as assigned.
• Directs and checks the accuracy of the work of pharmacy support team members in accordance with the organization's policies and procedures to ensure safe and efficient workflows, service standards, and regulatory compliance.
• Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served. Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs, and to provide the care needed as described in the department's policies and procedures. Age-specific information is developed further in the departmental job standards.

Licensure, Registration, and/or Certification Required

• Current state pharmacist license in good standing through North Carolina Board of Pharmacy or eligible for reciprocity is required.
• Immunization and non-vaccine injectable certification required based on area of practice.
• Credentialing and privileging required based on area of practice.

Education Required

• Graduate of an accredited School of Pharmacy with a B.S. in Pharmacy or Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) is required.

DISCLAIMER

All responsibilities and requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only responsibilities to be performed by an employee occupying this job or position. Employees must follow any other job-related instructions and perform any other job-related duties requested by their leaders.

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Compensation

• Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
• Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits and more

• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program

Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may dep