Clinical Pharmacist Internal Medicine

Novant Health; Winston-Salem (NC); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Novant Health's Forsyth Medical Center seeks a Clinical Pharmacist – Internal Medicine to provide expert medication management and patient education in an acute care setting, collaborating with the healthcare team on rounds and optimizing therapies. The role requires a PharmD (Bachelor's acceptable?

They require 4 Year/Bachelor's Degree in Pharmacy, Doctorate preferred). Residency PGY1 or equivalent and active licensure within 30 days; BPS certification within 2 years.

Qualifications

• Residency training PGY1 or comparable acute care experience.
• Licensure within 30 days of start date; board certification pursued within 2 years.

Responsibilities

• Manage drug therapy and provide expert medication recommendations.
• Deliver patient-centered care and collaborate with the care team.
• Provide patient education and support transitions of care.
• Offer consultation on medication selection and dosing to providers.
• Participate in medication safety and quality improvement initiatives.

Skills

PGY1 residency or acute care

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Pharmacy

Doctorate of Pharmacy

Job description

What We Offer

Clinical Pharmacist – Internal Medicine

Forsyth Medical Center

Job Summary

• An internal medicine clinical pharmacist provides expert care for patients with diverse medical and surgical conditions in the acute care setting, collaborating with healthcare professionals on rounds, managing medication therapy, providing patient education, and optimizing treatment plans for both acute and chronic conditions.
• 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 pharmacist will be primarily based on the Internal Medicine Team and may cross-cover other areas as needed. The pharmacist’s focus is on the quality of care through comprehensive medication management.

• Medication Management:Internal medicine pharmacists are responsible for managing drug therapy for individual patients, identifying and mitigating drug-related problems to ensure safe and effective medication use.
• Patient Care:Delivers patient-centered care for adults with a wide range of diseases by collaborating with members of the patient's healthcare team.
• Patient Education/Transitions of Care:Assists with medication reconciliation, patient counseling, reviewing, and providing education to patients and their families about new medications, potential side effects, and proper medication use prior to discharge.
• Consultation:Provide expert advice on medication selection, dosage, and administration routes to other healthcare providers.
• Quality Improvement:Participate in medication safety initiatives, develop clinical guidelines, and conduct research related to medication use in hospital.

Qualifications

• Residency training PGY1 or comparable acute care experience

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

176026