Clinical Pharmacist: Patient Care & Therapy Optimization

UAB - The University of Alabama at Birmingham; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

UAB - The University of Alabama at Birmingham in Birmingham, AL seeks a pharmacist to provide patient-focused pharmacy services, monitor therapy, and distribute medications within the hospital setting. The role emphasizes safe, evidence-based medication use tailored to each patient’s diagnosis and history.

The position involves monitoring patient responses, documenting medication histories, and collaborating with physicians and nurses.

Qualifications

Responsibilities

• Accurately assesses medication appropriateness based on diagnosis, allergies, and history; reviews for adverse drug reactions and interactions.
• Monitors patient-specific response to prescribed therapies; reviews potential adverse reactions and drug interactions to optimize therapy.
• Documents patient's medication history profile; notifies clinicians of issues regarding compliance or regimen.
• Ensures safe distribution of medications and triages orders to meet immediate patient care needs.
• Provides drug information to patients and family members, physicians, pharmacists, nurses and other health care professionals; shares new literature to improve medication use.
• Supports educational programs by mentoring pharmacy students and residents.

Job description

UAB - The University of Alabama at Birmingham in Birmingham, AL seeks a pharmacist to provide patient-focused pharmacy services, monitor therapy, and distribute medications within the hospital setting. The role emphasizes safe, evidence-based medication use tailored to each patient’s diagnosis and history.

The position involves monitoring patient responses, documenting medication histories, and collaborating with physicians and nurses.