Clinical Pharmacist Atrium Health Union West FT

Atrium Health; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Charlotte is seeking a Clinical Pharmacist to oversee medication therapies, collaborate with care teams, and provide patient education. The role requires a Bachelor's Degree in Pharmacy or PharmD and involves variable shifts. Join a dedicated team committed to safe medication practices and patient care.

Qualifications

• Hospital pharmacy experience preferred.
• Immunization Certification required.

Responsibilities

• Oversees medication therapies and collaborates with care teams.
• Designs and monitors pharmacotherapeutic regimens.
• Precepts pharmacy students and residents.

Skills

Effective communication

Patient education

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Pharmacy

PharmD

Job description

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Job Summary

Variable shifts (rotating 0700-1530 and 1230-2100). M-F, every 3rd weekend

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 determine the presence of 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 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 walking, standing, pushing a mobile cart (up to 50 pounds), and lifting 25 pounds. May need to stretch, bend, squat, or kneel. Uses PPE to minimize exposure to hazardous agents. Involves walking on hard surfaces, climbing stairs, and exposure to temperature changes. Must perform manipulative skills like writing, typing, and data entry. Able to see clearly, speak, hear, and communicate effectively. Rotating shifts included.

Education, Experience, and Certifications

Bachelor's Degree in Pharmacy or PharmD from an accredited school required. Pharmacist license issued by the practicing state required. Hospital pharmacy experience preferred. Effective communication skills necessary. Immunization Certification required.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Health Care Provider

Industries

• Hospitals and Health Care