Inpatient Pharmacist: Clinical Care & Therapy Optimization

UAB Medical West; Montevallo (AL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

UAB Medical West in Alabama seeks a licensed Pharmacist to dispense medications accurately, provide patient counseling, and support medication therapy management across hospital, clinical, and retail settings.

You will collaborate with physicians and care teams, administer immunizations, manage inventory, and ensure compliance with regulatory standards. The role emphasizes staying current with pharmacoeconomics and pharmacotherapy to optimize patient outcomes.

Qualifications

• PharmD degree from an accredited institution.
• Valid pharmacist license to practice in the United States.
• Experience in hospital, clinical, or retail pharmacy settings.
• Excellent communication skills for patient counseling and interdisciplinary collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Dispense prescription medications accurately and efficiently in compliance with legal and ethical standards.
• Conduct medication therapy management to assess, monitor, and optimize patient medication regimens.
• Provide patient counseling on medication use, side effects, interactions, and adherence strategies.
• Collaborate with healthcare providers to develop and adjust treatment plans based on clinical evidence and patient needs.
• Manage pharmacy inventory, including ordering, storage, and proper handling of medications.
• Administer immunizations and educate patients on vaccine benefits and schedules.
• Maintain detailed and accurate patient records and pharmacy documentation.
• Stay current with advancements in pharmacoeconomics, clinical pharmacy, and pharmacy benefit management to inform practice.
• Ensure compliance with hospital, retail, or clinical pharmacy policies and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Pharmacology knowledge

Communication skills

Medication therapy management

Education

Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD)

Tools

EHR systems

Pharmacy management software

Job description

UAB Medical West in Alabama seeks a licensed Pharmacist to dispense medications accurately, provide patient counseling, and support medication therapy management across hospital, clinical, and retail settings.

You will collaborate with physicians and care teams, administer immunizations, manage inventory, and ensure compliance with regulatory standards. The role emphasizes staying current with pharmacoeconomics and pharmacotherapy to optimize patient outcomes.