Clinical Pharmacist Critical Care

Novant Health; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Novant Health's Forsyth Medical Center seeks a Clinical Pharmacist focused on Critical Care. You will provide comprehensive clinical pharmacy services to medical and neurological ICU/step-down patients, including rounds, order verification, and pharmacokinetic consultations.

Candidates should have PGY1 residency or equivalent acute care experience, and be prepared to travel to multiple facilities as needed. A PharmD is preferred, with ongoing certification pursued within 2 years of start date.

Qualifications

• 4 Year/Bachelor's Degree in Pharmacy is required; PharmD preferred.
• Postgraduate year 1 residency or two years of health system pharmacy experience required.
• Board certification or equivalent must be obtained within 2 years of start date.
• Ability to drive to multiple facilities as needed and work in a high-performance team.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical pharmacy services including order verification, rounds, and therapeutic consultation.
• Advocate for patient safety and optimize medication management across critical care units.
• Participate in pharmacokinetic monitoring and cross-coverage as needed.

Skills

Clinical pharmacy

Critical care experience

Pharmacokinetics consulting

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's in Pharmacy

PharmD (Doctor of Pharmacy)

Job description

What We Offer

Clinical Pharmacist – Critical Care Focus

Forsyth Medical Center

• Job Summary:
  • The Critical Care/Neuro Care Team pharmacist is responsible for the provision of comprehensive clinical pharmacy services for patients in medical and neurological intensive care or step-down units including order verification, rounds, and pharmacokinetic and therapeutic consultation.
  • Schedule – rotating 1stand 2nd shift – 2 weeks of 1stshift and 1 week of 2ndshift, every 3rdweekend (1stshift – 0700-1530, 2nd shift – 1230-2100)
• Responsibilities:
  • A Pharmacist is responsible for performance and/or supervision of various aspects of the medication use system including but not limited to therapeutic recommendations, advocate for patient safety, preparation, distribution, monitoring, oversight of administration, and billing. This practitioner will be primarily based on the Critical Care/Neuro Care Team and may cross-cover other areas as needed. The pharmacist’s focus is on the quality of care through comprehensive medication management.
• Qualifications:
  • Critical care experience is preferred
  • Residency training PGY1 or comparable acute care experience needed
  • Critical Care/Emergency Medicine PGY2 are preferred
• Experience:
  • Postgraduate year 1 residency or fellowship OR two years of experience as a registered pharmacist in health system pharmacy required

What We're Looking For

• Education: 4 Year/Bachelor's Degree in Pharmacy, required. Doctorate of Pharmacy, preferred.
• Experience: Postgraduate year 1 residency or fellowship OR two years of experience as a registered pharmacist in health system pharmacy, required.
• Licensure/Certification/Registration:
  • Current Pharmacy licensure in appropriate state(s) or must be completed within 30 days of start date by either examination or reciprocity, required.
  • Board of Pharmacy Specialties Certification or other approved certification must be obtained and continuously maintained within 2 years of start date as applicable to the role; excludes PRN team members who may not be eligible to take certification exam, required.
• Additional Skills Required: Other duties as outlined in Novant Health and facility specific policies and procedures. Ability to drive/travel to multiple facilities/locations as needed. Ability to work as part of a high performing, change ready and resilient team.

Why Choose Novant Health?

At Novant Health, we believe remarkable care starts with compassion for our patients, our communities, and each other. We value belonging, courage, personal growth, and teamwork, creating a space where everyone is respected, supported, and safe to show up as their full selves.

Job Opening ID

176025