Clinical Pharmacist / Heart & Vascular

Emory Healthcare; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

Emory Healthcare is seeking a Clinical Pharmacist for an evening shift in Critical Care, requiring PGY1 and preferably PGY2 training in Critical Care. The role involves providing interdisciplinary pharmaceutical care, monitoring drug regimens, and precepting students. Candidates should have an active Georgia pharmacist license and BLS certification.

This part-time position offers a unique opportunity to engage in quality improvement initiatives and patient-centered care within a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Active Georgia Pharmacist license required.
• One year of relevant experience or PGY1 pharmacy residency preferred.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification and ACLS required.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care activities in critical care.
• Monitor drug therapy regimens and make recommendations.
• Precept pharmacy students and participate in quality improvement projects.

Skills

Patient care

Drug therapy evaluation

Patient education

Quality improvement

Education

Georgia Pharmacist License

Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification

Job description

Overview

This position is Evening shift, 7ON/7OFF, in the area of Critical Care. PGY1 required, PGY2 preferred.

Description

The clinical pharmacist practices as a pharmacy generalist in one or more patient care areas. In addition to direct patient care activities, this position is responsible for participating in departmental or institutional quality, safety, and cost‑saving initiatives. Ensures appropriate therapy and institutional outcomes. Consistently provides patient‑centered, interdisciplinary pharmaceutical care. Proactively reviews and processes orders accurately and efficiently.

• Prevents and/or resolves drug‑related problems to ensure safety, efficacy, and cost‑efficiency by consulting with the ordering prescriber and appropriately documenting. Performs daily in‑depth patient profile review to assess, monitor, and recommend appropriate drug therapy as applicable. Consistently evaluates, intervenes, and documents clinical interventions according to institutional protocols and guidelines. Accurately evaluates the usefulness of medical literature in optimizing evidence‑based care.
• Monitors drug therapy regimens and makes recommendations or modifications per protocol. Utilizes system nomograms and other guidelines. Documents clinical activities and adverse drug events. Attends medical codes as applicable. Follows, maintains, and reinforces system policies and processes for proper dosing, storage, handling, dispensing, and/or administration of medications and compounded products. Handles conflict and problems, including ethical issues, constructively and appropriately. Engages with other clinical pharmacists and leadership as needed. Engages with other clinical pharmacists for complex clinical situations.
• Uses effective patient education materials and techniques for drug therapy, adverse effects, compliance, appropriate use, handling and drug administration education. Participates in coordination of transitions of care as appropriate. Responsible for service completion and patient satisfaction. Maintains clinical competency through licensure and departmental requirements. Serves as preceptor for pharmacy students or provides at least one educational in‑service annually. Precepts pharmacy students and residents as available. Assists in training of the department of pharmacy and other disciplines. May participate in research and publication opportunities.
• Active engagement within departmental mentorship and collaboration programs. Recognizes process failures and actively engages in analysis and improvement efforts. Participates in at least one medication use evaluation or quality improvement project annually. Oversees the work performed by pharmacy students, technicians, and pharmacists to ensure performance standards are maintained and work is in accordance with state, federal, and organizational regulations. Documents adverse drug reactions and medication variances per policy.
• Follows, maintains, and reinforces medication use policies and processes to ensure financial medication stewardship. Supports cost‑savings initiatives. Engages in review of medication insurance authorization status as applicable. Maintains understanding of 340B practices as applicable. Performs other duties as assigned or requested.

Minimum Qualifications

• One year of relevant experience, Pharmacy Specialty Board certification or ASHP‑Accredited Post Graduate Year 1 pharmacy residency preferred. One year of experience will be waived for candidates who have been employed as student/interns within the Emory Healthcare system.
• Active Georgia Pharmacist license.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification in accordance with the American Heart Association required within 90 days. Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) required within 6 months, if directly applicable to practice specialty.

Physical Requirements

Medium: 20‑50 lbs; 0‑33% of the work day (occasionally); 11‑25 lbs, 34‑66% of the work day (frequently); 0‑10 lbs, 67‑100% of the work day (constantly); Lifting 50 lbs max; Carrying of objects up to 25 lbs; Occasional to frequent standing & walking, Occasional sitting, Close eye work (computers, typing, reading, writing), Physical demands may vary depending on assigned work area and work tasks.

Environmental Factors

Factors affecting environmental conditions may vary depending on the assigned work area and tasks. Environmental exposures include, but are not limited to: Blood‑borne pathogen exposure, Bio‑hazardous waste, Chemicals/gases/fumes/vapors, Communicable diseases, Electrical shock, Floor surfaces, Hot/Cold temperatures, Indoor/Outdoor conditions, Latex, Lighting, Patient care/handling injuries, Radiation, Shift work, Travel may be required. Use of personal protective equipment, including respirators, may be required depending on assigned work area and work tasks.

Additional Details

1p‑11:30p; 7ON/7OFF / Part‑Time / 35 Hours

Evening Critical Care; PGY1 Required, PGY2 trained in Critical Care or currently in PGY2 residency for critical care preferred.

Emory is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law.

Emory Healthcare is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. Please contact Emory Healthcare’s Human Resources at [e-mail].