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

Atrium Health; North Carolina; On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Clinical Pharmacist specializing in sterile compounding. In this role, you will oversee safe medication therapies, collaborate with healthcare teams, and provide essential drug information. Your expertise will be crucial in designing patient-specific pharmacotherapy regimens and ensuring compliance with best practices. This position offers a dynamic work environment with opportunities for professional growth and development. Join a team dedicated to improving patient outcomes and enhancing healthcare delivery in a supportive and innovative setting.

Benefits

Paid Time Off

Health and Welfare Benefits

Flexible Spending Accounts

Family Benefits

Retirement Plans with Employer Match

Educational Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Pharmacy or PharmD required.
• Previous hospital pharmacy experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee medication therapies and collaborate with care teams.
• Design and monitor patient-specific pharmacotherapeutic regimens.
• Provide drug information and patient education.

Skills

Verbal Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Patient Education Techniques

Medication Therapy Management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Pharmacy

PharmD

Job description

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

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

1. Retrieves and evaluates relevant biomedical literature, formulates an appropriate response, and provides concise and timely responses to drug information requests.
2. 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.
3. Provides accurate shift-to-shift communication regarding unresolved situations requiring future action.
4. Collects information needed to design medication therapy regimens and identify medication-related problems with current therapies.
5. Designs, recommends, monitors, and evaluates patient-specific pharmacotherapeutic regimens. Implements recommendations effectively and documents in the medical record using the appropriate format.
6. Participates in the management of medical emergencies.
7. Precepts pharmacy students and pharmacy residents.
8. Prepares and dispenses medications in accordance with best practices, policies, and state and federal regulations. Manages medication therapies using clinical guidelines.
9. Checks the accuracy of work performed by pharmacy support team members or others in accordance with organizational policies and procedures.

Physical Requirements

Works primarily in the pharmacy, delivering medications to nursing units. Requires considerable walking, standing, pushing a mobile cart up to 50 pounds, and lifting 25 pounds of material. May need to stretch, bend, squat, or kneel frequently. Uses appropriate PPE to minimize exposure to hazardous agents and takes precautions against needle sticks, cuts, or bruises. Exposed to various conditions including walking on hard surfaces, climbing stairs, and temperature/humidity changes. Must perform manipulative skills such as writing, typing, and data entry. Must have use of both hands, clear vision for reading small print, and effective communication skills. Able to hear normal sounds amid moderate background noise. Involves rotating shifts.

Education, Experience, and Certifications

Bachelor's Degree in Pharmacy or PharmD from an accredited school required. Licensed in North Carolina or eligible for reciprocity required. Previous hospital pharmacy experience preferred. Excellent verbal communication and interpersonal skills required. Immunization Certification is required.

Our Commitment to You:

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Compensation

• Base pay within the listed range, based on qualifications and experience
• Premium pay for shift, on-call, and other conditions
• Incentive pay for certain positions
• Annual performance-based increases

Benefits and More

• Paid Time Off
• Health and welfare benefits (medical, dental, vision, life, disability)
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Family benefits (adoption assistance, parental leave)
• Retirement plans with employer match and financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program

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