Clinical Pharmacist Non-Oncology Infusion Clinic Float PRN

Atrium Health; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 83,000 - 96,000; Part time

Job summary

Atrium Health is seeking a pharmacist for M-F (1st shift) PRN infusion clinic coverage in Winston-Salem, NC. You will verify medication orders, check infusions on-site, and implement proactive rounding with nursing staff up to a week ahead of infusions.

You will mentor staff, ensure regulatory compliance, and collaborate with the care team on pharmacotherapy and safety initiatives in a fast-paced clinic setting.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Verify 100% of medication orders in infusion therapy plans.
• On-site checking of 100% of prepared infusion preparations.
• Implement pre-rounding with nursing and technicians up to 7 days ahead of scheduled infusions.
• Support revenue integrity through proper authorization and procurement methods.
• Provide on-site clinical and operational support to staff and patients.
• Design and evaluate pharmacotherapeutic regimens based on literature.
• Educate patients and caregivers on therapy, Adverse effects, and administration.
• Ensure compliance with policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Mentor pharmacy teammates, residents and students as assigned.
• Oversee storage and handling of medications and participate in safety/QI activities.

Skills

Pharmacotherapy

Patient education

Formulary management

Precepting

Medication safety

Team collaboration

Emergency management

Regulatory compliance

Education

PharmD or ACPE-accredited degree

FPGEC certificate from NABP

Job description

Position Highlights

• M-F (1st shift) PRN Pharmacist coverage
• Winston Salem, NC

The pharmacist’s responsibilities in the multiple Non-Oncology Infusion Clinics will include but not be limited to:

• Verification of 100% of medication orders in infusion therapy plans.
• On-site product checking 100% of prepared infusion preparations.
• Implementation of the best practice “pre-rounding” process alongside nursing and technicians up to 7 days in advance of all scheduled infusions.
• Supports revenue integrity through coordination of completed authorization and proper medication procurement method (ex. white bag/clear bag).
• On-site support to answer clinical and operational questions from nursing staff and patients.

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.

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.