Clinical Pharmacist: Patient-Centered Therapy Lead

Advocate Aurora Health; Concord (NC); On-site; USD 76,000 - 113,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and welfare benefits (medical,,

Flexible Spending Accounts

Adoption assistance and parental leave

Retirement plans with employer match

Educational Assistance Program

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Advocate Health in North Carolina seeks a pharmacist to oversee pharmaceutical care in a hospital setting. The role emphasizes literature review, medication therapy designs, and patient counseling. Licensure in state and immunization certification are required, with no experience necessary.

The position is full-time with a 40-hour week on a second shift schedule (4x10 hour shifts) including every 4th weekend. Benefited environment and patient-focused care.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Doctorate degree in pharmacy from an ACPE-accredited school of pharmacy required, or an FPGEC certificate from NABP
• 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

Responsibilities

• Oversees pharmaceutical care, including retrieving and evaluating biomedical literature and designing medication therapy regimens
• Uses patient education techniques to provide counseling to patients and caregivers on medication therapy, adverse effects, compliance, and administration
• Designs, monitors, and evaluates patient-specific pharmacotherapeutic regimens and implements recommendations
• Reviews and interprets medication orders and prescriptions
• Participates in management of medical emergencies when applicable
• Supports medication safety and quality improvement activities
• Performs quality assurance and participates in medication-use system improvements
• Collaborates with healthcare team on formulary adherence and medication-use process
• Assists in acquisition of non-formulary, compassionate use, and investigational medications
• Prepares, dispenses, and oversees storage and handling of medications
• Serves as a preceptor for pharmacy students and residents
• Directs and checks accuracy of work of pharmacy staff to ensure safety and efficiency

Skills

Maintains skills in area of practice

Strong computer skills

Excellent communication

Organization skills

Presentation and training

Decision making and team building

Life support training (optional)

Education

Bachelor’s or Doctorate in Pharmacy

FPGEC NABP certificate (if applicable)

Job description

Advocate Health in North Carolina seeks a pharmacist to oversee pharmaceutical care in a hospital setting. The role emphasizes literature review, medication therapy designs, and patient counseling. Licensure in state and immunization certification are required, with no experience necessary.

The position is full-time with a 40-hour week on a second shift schedule (4x10 hour shifts) including every 4th weekend. Benefited environment and patient-focused care.