Clinical Pharmacist PRN

Advocate Health; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 80,000 - 107,000; Part time

Job summary

Advocate Health is seeking a Clinical Pharmacist (PRN) for the Winston Campus in Winston-Salem, NC. The role focuses on clinical pharmacy care, patient counseling, and collaboration with the healthcare team.

The position requires a Pharm.D. or B.S. in Pharmacy and a current North Carolina pharmacist license in good standing. PGY1 completion and board certification are preferred but not required. Strong emphasis on patient safety and teamwork is essential.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited School of Pharmacy with a Pharm.D. or a B.S. in Pharmacy.
• Current NC pharmacist license in good standing.

Responsibilities

• Oversees pharmaceutical care and evaluates literature to design therapy regimens.
• Provides patient and caregiver counseling on medication use, safety, and adherence.
• Designs and monitors patient-specific pharmacotherapeutic regimens per policies.
• Reviews medication orders for accuracy and safety.
• Supports medical emergencies when applicable.
• Participates in medication safety and quality improvement activities.
• Collaborates on formulary management and non-formulary acquisitions.
• Ensures compliance with all regulations and proper drug handling.
• Serves as a preceptor for pharmacy students and residents.
• Mentors and trains pharmacy teammates as assigned.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Organizational skills

Proactiveness

Patient safety mindset

Education

Pharm.D. or B.S. in Pharmacy

Job description

Position Highlights

• Clinical Pharmacist
• PRN
• Winston Campus

What You Will Need:

• Graduate of an accredited School of Pharmacy with a B.S. in Pharmacy or Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) is required.
• Current state pharmacist license in good standing through North Carolina Board of Pharmacy is required.

Nice To Have (Not Required):

• Completion of a PGY1 is preferred.
• Board Certification is preferred.
• Previous mentorship of pharmacy residents is preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to patient safety.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced healthcare environment.
• Possesses strong organizational and leadership skills.
• Takes self-initiative to innovate and collaborate with team members.

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.

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.