Clinical Pharmacist, Inpatient Chemotherapy, Winston Campus

Atrium Health; Winston-Salem (NC); Sur place; USD 110 000 - 140 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Atrium Health Winston-Salem is seeking a Clinical Pharmacist for Inpatient Chemotherapy serving both adult and pediatric patients. This full-time, 1st shift role includes weekend rotation to be determined and is based at the Winston Campus, 10CC.

The pharmacist will oversee medication therapy, educate patients and caregivers, and collaborate with the care team to ensure safe, evidence-based regimens and compliance with policies and regulations.

Qualifications

• Pharmacy degree from ACPE-accredited school or NABP FPGEC; oncology training preferred.
• Licensed in applicable state(s) or eligible for reciprocity; immunization certification may be required.
• Completion of PGY1 preferred and PGY2 oncology preferred.

Responsabilités

• Oversees pharmaceutical care and designs therapy regimens using biomedical literature.
• Provides patient and caregiver counseling on therapy, adverse effects, and adherence.
• Designs and monitors patient-specific regimens; documents policies and procedures.
• Interprets medication orders and prescriptions accurately.
• Participates in medical emergencies and supports safety/quality initiatives.
• Manages formulary adherence and assists with non-formulary or investigational meds.
• Preceptors pharmacy students and mentors staff, residents, and trainees.

Connaissances

Clinical Pharmacy

Oncology

Pharmacotherapy

Patient Education

Team Collaboration

Precepting/Mentoring

Quality Improvement

Formation

ACPE-accredited PharmD or NABP FPGEC

Description du poste

• Clinical Pharmacist, Inpatient Chemotherapy - Adult and Pediatric
• Full-Time; 1st, shift, Monday - Friday with weekend rotation to be determined.

Position Highlights

• Clinical Pharmacist, Inpatient Chemotherapy - Adult and Pediatric
• Full-Time; 1st, shift, Monday - Friday with weekend rotation to be determined.
• Winston Campus, Comprehensive Cancer Center, 10CC

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

• Bachelor’s or Doctorate degree in pharmacy from an ACPE-accredited school of pharmacy required, or an FPGEC certificate from NABP.
• Completion of PGY1 preferred and PGY2 oncology preferred.
• 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.

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 clearly and read small font such as that on unit‑dose medication packages and syringes.
• Must have functional speech, vision, and hearing.
• Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job.
• Exposed to normal office environment.

DISCLAIMER All responsibilities and requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only responsibilities to be performed by an employee occupying this job or position. Employees must follow any other job‑related instructions and perform any other job‑related duties requested by their leaders.