Clinical Pharmacist-Atrium Health Non-Oncology Infusion FT Float

Atrium Health; Concord (NC); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated pharmacist to join their dynamic team. This role involves overseeing safe medication therapies, collaborating with healthcare professionals, and providing essential drug information to enhance patient care. The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor's Degree in Pharmacy or PharmD, with at least two years of experience in pharmacy settings. This position offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact in patient health through effective medication management and education. If you are passionate about improving patient outcomes and thrive in a fast-paced environment, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Pharmacy or PharmD required.
• At least two years of experience as a pharmacist preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversees safe medication therapies in collaboration with care teams.
• Provides counseling on medication therapy and adverse effects.
• Designs and monitors patient-specific pharmacotherapeutic regimens.

Skills

Verbal Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Medication Therapy Management

Patient Education

Pharmacotherapy

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Pharmacy

PharmD

Job description

Job Summary

Monday through Friday, 0730 to 1630. Based out of AH Cabarrus but will float within the Charlotte region.

Oversees the provision of safe and effective medication therapies through collaboration with the patient’s care team. Reviews physician orders for drug therapy and monitors this therapy for drug choice, dosage, drug interactions, adverse drug reactions, and formulary adherence. Serves as a drug information resource to nurses, physicians, and other healthcare workers.

Essential Functions

• Retrieves and evaluates relevant biomedical literature, formulates an appropriate response, and provides concise and timely responses to drug information requests.
• 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.
• Provides accurate shift-to-shift communication regarding unresolved situations requiring future action.
• Collects information needed to design medication therapy regimens and identify medication-related problems with current therapies.
• Designs, recommends, monitors, and evaluates patient-specific pharmacotherapeutic regimens. Implements recommendations effectively and documents in the medical record using the appropriate format.
• Participates in the management of medical emergencies.
• Precepts pharmacy students and pharmacy residents.
• Prepares and dispenses medications in accordance with best practices, policies, and state and federal regulations. Manages medication therapies using clinical guidelines.
• Checks the accuracy of the work of pharmacy support team members or others in accordance with the organization’s policies and procedures.

Physical Requirements

Works primarily in the pharmacy. Delivers medications to nursing units. Requires considerable walking, standing, pushing a mobile cart of 50 pounds maximum, and lifting 25 pounds of material. May be required to frequently stretch, bend, squat, or kneel to perform job tasks. Utilizes appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) to minimize exposure to hazardous agents. Takes necessary precautions to avoid needle sticks, minor cuts, or bruises. Exposed to conditions such as walking on hard surfaces, climbing stairs, and changes in temperature and humidity throughout the workday. Must be able to perform manipulative skills such as writing, typing, and data entry into the computer and automated dispensing machines. Must have use of both hands, be able to see clearly, and read small print on medication packages and syringes. Must be able to speak and be understood by others to communicate effectively. Must be able to hear normal sounds with moderate background noise. Involves rotating shifts.

Education, Experience, and Certifications

Bachelor's Degree in Pharmacy or PharmD from an accredited school of pharmacy required. Licensed in North Carolina or eligible for reciprocity required. Previous hospital pharmacy experience is preferred. At least two years of experience as a pharmacist, including in a retail setting. Highly effective verbal communication and interpersonal skills with patients, visitors, and healthcare team members are required to foster optimal patient care. Infusion experience with knowledge of USP 797/800 guidelines is preferred but not required.