Clinical Pharmacist: Patient Care & Medication Therapy

Appalachian Regional Healthcare, Inc.; Beckley (WV); On-site; USD 110,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Appalachian Regional Healthcare (ARH) seeks a Staff Pharmacist to deliver quality pharmaceutical care across ARH and affiliated units. You will assess patient needs, dispense medications, and ensure proper compounding and counseling.

The role covers IV admixture, drug information, clinical interventions, and collaboration with physicians and nurses to optimize therapy. Strong knowledge of regulations and patient education is essential; hospital committees may require participation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy or Pharm.D. required.
• Licensure eligibility in the state of employment.
• Strong clinical judgment and patient counseling skills.
• Knowledge of drug interactions, dosing, and monitoring.
• Ability to work collaboratively with healthcare teams.

Responsibilities

• Oversee drug distribution and order entry with accuracy.
• Dispense medications; provide patient counseling.
• Oversee IV admixture program and aseptic technique.
• Perform physician consultations including kinetics and polypharmacy reviews.
• Maintain inventory, regulatory records, and compliance.
• Participate in hospital committees and provide education.

Skills

Pharmaceutical care

Medication order interpretation

Drug interactions and dosing

Counseling patients and families

Clinical interventions

Team collaboration

Documentation and communication

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy/Pharm.D.

Tools

Pharmacy computer systems

Job description

Appalachian Regional Healthcare (ARH) seeks a Staff Pharmacist to deliver quality pharmaceutical care across ARH and affiliated units. You will assess patient needs, dispense medications, and ensure proper compounding and counseling.

The role covers IV admixture, drug information, clinical interventions, and collaboration with physicians and nurses to optimize therapy. Strong knowledge of regulations and patient education is essential; hospital committees may require participation.