Clinical Pharmacist: Patient Care & Therapy Optimization

Grandview Medical Center - Birmingham, AL; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Grandview Medical Center - Birmingham, AL is seeking a Pharmacist to ensure safe and effective medication use, provide clinical support, and collaborate with healthcare professionals to enhance patient care. The role emphasizes medication safety, patient education, and adherence to regulatory standards.

The Pharmacist will dispense medications, review orders, counsel patients, and participate in safety and quality improvement initiatives to optimize therapy and patient outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Pharmacy required or Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) required.
• 0-1 years of hospital or retail pharmacy experience required.

Responsibilities

• Accurately prepares, verifies, and dispenses medications in compliance with prescription orders, hospital protocols, and regulatory standards.
• Reviews medication orders for appropriateness, assesses patient regimens, and provides therapy optimization recommendations.
• Counsels patients and families on proper medication use, side effects, and adherence strategies.
• Collaborates with physicians, nurses, and healthcare team members to resolve medication-related issues and improve outcomes.
• Participates in medication safety initiatives, quality improvement projects, and compliance audits.

Skills

Pharmacology knowledge

Drug interactions

Communication skills

Patient counseling

EHR/pharmacy software

Education

Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD)

Bachelor's Degree in Pharmacy

Tools

Pharmacy software

EHR systems

Job description

Grandview Medical Center - Birmingham, AL is seeking a Pharmacist to ensure safe and effective medication use, provide clinical support, and collaborate with healthcare professionals to enhance patient care. The role emphasizes medication safety, patient education, and adherence to regulatory standards.

The Pharmacist will dispense medications, review orders, counsel patients, and participate in safety and quality improvement initiatives to optimize therapy and patient outcomes.