Clinical Pharmacist Sterile Compounding, Pharmacy Atrium Health Carolinas Medical Center FT

Atrium Health; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Charlotte is seeking a Clinical Pharmacist specializing in sterile compounding. This role involves overseeing medication therapies, collaborating with care teams, and providing drug information. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills and a relevant pharmacy degree. Comprehensive benefits include competitive salary and educational assistance.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Paid time off

Health and welfare benefits

Retirement plans

Educational assistance

Qualifications

• Hospital pharmacy experience preferred.
• Licensed in North Carolina or eligible for reciprocity.

Responsibilities

• Oversees safe medication therapies and collaborates with care teams.
• Designs and evaluates pharmacotherapeutic regimens.
• Precepts pharmacy students and residents.

Skills

Communication

Patient Education

Drug Information

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Pharmacy

PharmD

Immunization Certification

Job description

Clinical Pharmacist Sterile Compounding, Pharmacy Atrium Health Carolinas Medical Center FT

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Job Summary

Oversees the provision of safe and effective medication therapies through collaboration with the patient’s care team. Reviews physician orders for drug therapy and monitors this therapy for drug choice, dosage, drug interactions, adverse drug reactions, and formulary adherence. Serves as a drug information resource to nurses, physicians, and other healthcare workers.

Essential Functions

• Retrieves and evaluates relevant biomedical literature, formulates an appropriate response, and provides concise and timely responses to drug information requests.
• 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.
• Provides accurate shift-to-shift communication regarding unresolved situations requiring future action.
• Collects information needed to design medication therapy regimens and identify medication-related problems with current therapies.
• Designs, recommends, monitors, and evaluates patient-specific pharmacotherapeutic regimens. Implements recommendations effectively and documents in the medical record using the appropriate format.
• Participates in the management of medical emergencies.
• Precepts pharmacy students and pharmacy residents.
• Prepares and dispenses medications in accordance with best practices, policies, and regulations. Manages medication therapies using clinical guidelines.
• Checks the accuracy of work by pharmacy support team members in accordance with policies and procedures.

Physical Requirements

Works primarily in the pharmacy, delivers medications to nursing units, requires walking, standing, pushing carts up to 50 pounds, lifting 25 pounds, and other physical activities. Utilizes PPE, takes precautions against hazards, and performs manipulative skills. Must have good vision, communication skills, and the ability to hear clearly. Involves rotating shifts.

Education, Experience, and Certifications

Bachelor's Degree in Pharmacy or PharmD required. Licensed in North Carolina or eligible for reciprocity. Hospital pharmacy experience preferred. Effective communication skills required. Immunization Certification required.

Our Commitment To You

Offers comprehensive benefits including competitive salary, incentives, paid time off, health and welfare benefits, retirement plans, and educational assistance.