Critical Care Pharmacist (Adult) – 1st Shift

Hugh Chatham Health; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 76,000 - 113,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and welfare benefits (medical,…

Educational Assistance Program

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Advocate Health’s Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center – Pharmacy: Acute Care is seeking a pharmacist to oversee pharmaceutical care, counsel patients, and design individualized pharmacotherapeutic regimens. The role emphasizes evidence-based practice, safety, and collaboration with the care team.

You will interpret orders, participate in emergencies, mentor students, and ensure compliance with all regulations while supporting formulary management and medication safety initiatives.

Qualifications

• 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 is required in good standing through North Carolina Board of Pharmacy.
• Immunization and non-vaccine injectable certification required based on area of practice.
• Credentialing and privileging required based on area of practice.
• ASHP-accredited PGY1 residency and PGY2 or relevant clinical experience is preferred.
• Board Certification is preferred.
• Previous mentorship of pharmacy residents is preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and 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.

Responsibilities

• Oversee 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.

Skills

Patient counseling

Clinical pharmacotherapy

Safety & compliance

Team collaboration

Education

Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.)

Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy

Job description

Advocate Health’s Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center – Pharmacy: Acute Care is seeking a pharmacist to oversee pharmaceutical care, counsel patients, and design individualized pharmacotherapeutic regimens. The role emphasizes evidence-based practice, safety, and collaboration with the care team.

You will interpret orders, participate in emergencies, mentor students, and ensure compliance with all regulations while supporting formulary management and medication safety initiatives.