Infusion Pharmacy Specialist & Patient Counselor

Advocate Aurora Health; Town of Charlotte (NY); On-site; USD 76,000 - 113,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Medical, dental, vision benefits

Educational Assistance Program

Retirement plan with employer match

Job summary

Advocate Health seeks a dedicated pharmacist for the Carolinas Medical Center infusion department. You will oversee medication therapy, review orders, and educate patients and caregivers on therapy and safety in a hospital infusion setting.

Responsibilities include ensuring formulary adherence, participating in emergencies, and mentoring pharmacy staff while complying with all regulations and policies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Doctorate degree in pharmacy from an ACPE-accredited school or FPGEC certificate from NABP.
• Oncology/hospital or infusion experience preferred.
• Immunization and non-vaccine injectable certification may be required.

Responsibilities

• Oversees pharmaceutical care and designs medication therapy regimens.
• Provides patient and caregiver education on therapy, adverse effects, and proper use.
• Reviews medication orders and participates in medical emergency management.
• Supports medication safety and quality improvement activities.
• Prepares, dispenses, and ensures proper storage of medications.

Skills

Pharmacy knowledge

Patient counseling

Literature review

Medication safety

Team collaboration

Education

Pharmacy degree (ACPE) or NABP FPGEC

Tools

Computerized dispensing systems

EMR documentation

Job description

Advocate Health seeks a dedicated pharmacist for the Carolinas Medical Center infusion department. You will oversee medication therapy, review orders, and educate patients and caregivers on therapy and safety in a hospital infusion setting.

Responsibilities include ensuring formulary adherence, participating in emergencies, and mentoring pharmacy staff while complying with all regulations and policies.