Infectious Disease Clinical Pharmacist: Lead Care

Atlantic Health System; Summit (NJ); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Atlantic Health System in Summit, NJ is seeking a Clinical Pharmacist to deliver comprehensive pharmaceutical care across multiple specialties. You will review and optimize therapy, conduct reconciliations, educate patients, and participate in rounds with interprofessional teams.

The role emphasizes medication use evaluations, research, and adherence to regulations, aiming to improve patient outcomes and safety within the institution.

Qualifications

• Review and optimize medication therapy based on guidelines and best practices.
• Conduct medication reconciliation during transitions of care.
• Educate patients and caregivers on proper medication use and adherence.
• Collaborate with providers to develop patient-specific care plans.
• Monitor outcomes and adjust therapy to achieve goals.
• Participate in rounds and provide pharmacotherapy recommendations.
• Contribute to quality improvement and safety initiatives.
• Document interventions in the electronic health record.

Responsibilities

• Reviewing patient medication regimens and providing recommendations to optimize therapy based on clinical guidelines and best practices.
• Conducting medication reconciliation to ensure accuracy and safety during transitions of care.
• Educating patients and caregivers on proper medication use, side effects, and adherence strategies.
• Collaborating with healthcare providers to develop and implement patient-specific care plans.
• Monitoring patient outcomes and adjusting therapy as necessary to achieve therapeutic goals.
• Participating in interdisciplinary rounds and providing pharmacotherapy recommendations.
• Providing drug information to healthcare professionals and patients as needed.
• Contributing to quality improvement initiatives related to medication use and patient safety.
• Documenting interventions, clinical assessments, and recommendations in the electronic health record.
• Staying current with developments in pharmacotherapy and evidence-based medicine.
• Serve as a preceptor and mentor for pharmacists, pharmacy residents and students as needed

Skills

Medication therapy management

Clinical pharmacotherapy

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Patient education

Quality improvement

Precepting/mentoring

Job description

Atlantic Health System in Summit, NJ is seeking a Clinical Pharmacist to deliver comprehensive pharmaceutical care across multiple specialties. You will review and optimize therapy, conduct reconciliations, educate patients, and participate in rounds with interprofessional teams.

The role emphasizes medication use evaluations, research, and adherence to regulations, aiming to improve patient outcomes and safety within the institution.