Clinical Pharmacist CarolinaCARE

aah; United States; On-site; USD 76,000 - 113,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits eligible

Job summary

CarolinaCARE Pharmacy in the United States is seeking a Clinical Pharmacist to oversee pharmaceutical care and manage medication therapy for diverse patient populations.

You will counsel patients, review prescriptions, and participate in emergencies while supporting safety and quality initiatives across the department.

Qualifications

• Pharmacy degree from ACPE-accredited school required or FPGEC NABP.
• Active licensure in practice state or reciprocity eligibility.
• Immunization and non-vaccine injectable certification may be required.
• No experience required; clinical pharmacist experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversees pharmaceutical care and designs pharmacotherapeutic regimens.
• Counsels patients/caregivers on therapy, safety, and adherence.
• Reviews orders and prescriptions for accuracy and appropriateness.
• Responds to medical emergencies and supports quality initiatives.
• Precepts students and mentors pharmacy teammates.

Skills

Direct patient interaction

Strong communication

Organizational skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's or Doctorate in Pharmacy (ACPE accredited) or FPGEC NABP

Tools

EPIC

Microsoft Office

Job description

Department: 38518 Carolina CARE Pharmacy - CarolinaCARE

Status: Full time

Benefits Eligible: Yes

Hours Per Week: 40

Schedule Details/Additional Information: Monday- Friday 8 am - 5 pm. FT

Pay Range: $54.90 - $82.35

Oversees the provision of safe and effective pharmaceutical care in their practice area consistent with the Clinical Pharmacist role expectations outlined by the region/area specific career ladder.

This role will

• Direct patient/provider interaction
• Chronic disease management
• Medication therapy management, formulary review, cost optimization, etc.

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

• Licensed in the state(s) of practice or eligible for reciprocity required
• Immunization and non-vaccine injectable certification required based on area of practice
• Credentialing and privileging required based on area of practice

Education Required

• Bachelor's or Doctorate degree in pharmacy from an ACPE-accredited school of pharmacy required, or an FPGEC certificate from NABP

Experience Required

• No experience required. Prefer prior clinical pharmacist experience with Direct patient/provider interaction, Chronic disease management and Medication therapy management, formulary review, cost optimization, etc. Good communication skills, EPIC/Microsoft Office preferred

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required

• Maintains skills in area of practice
• Strong computer skills
• Excellent communication and organization skills
• Excellent presentation, facilitation, and training development skills
• Demonstrates decision making, team building, customer service, and conflict resolution skills
• Life support training courses may be required dependent on department discretion

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

• Requires considerable walking, standing, pushing mobile cart of 50 pounds maximum and lifting 35 pounds of material without assistance
• Exposed to various conditions throughout the workday such as walking on hard surfaces, climbing stairs and changes in temperature and humidity
• May be required to frequently stretch, bend, squat, or kneel to perform job
• Utilizes appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) to minimize exposure to hazardous agents
• Takes necessary precautions to avoid inadvertent needle sticks, minor cuts or bruises
• 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 clearl