Outpatient Retail Pharmacist PRN

Advocate Aurora Health; Rome (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

JobRx, Inc. is seeking a Clinical Pharmacist to oversee safe and effective pharmaceutical care. Responsibilities include patient education on medication therapy, evaluating biomedical literature, and managing medical emergencies. The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor's or Doctorate degree in pharmacy from an ACPE-accredited school, and be licensed in the state of practice.

No prior experience is required, making this a great opportunity for recent graduates. The role emphasizes strong communication and organizational skills, with additional responsibilities for mentoring pharmacy students and trainees.

Qualifications

• Licensed in the state of practice or eligible for reciprocity.
• Immunization and non-vaccine injectable certification based on area of practice.
• Credentialing and privileging required based on area of practice.

Responsibilities

• Oversees pharmaceutical care and evaluates biomedical literature.
• Provides patient education on medication therapy.
• Designs and monitors patient-specific pharmacotherapeutic regimens.
• Participates in medical emergencies and medication safety activities.

Skills

Strong computer skills

Excellent communication skills

Team building skills

Customer service skills

Decision making skills

Conflict resolution skills

Education

Bachelor's or Doctorate degree in pharmacy from an ACPE-accredited school

Job description

Job Summary

Oversees the provision of safe and effective pharmaceutical care in their practice area consistent with the Clinical Pharmacist role expectations outlined by the region/area specific career ladder.

Major Responsibilities

• Oversees 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 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
• Practs 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
• Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served; demonstrates knowledge of growth and development principles over the lifespan and the ability to assess data reflective of the patient’s status and interpret appropriate information to identify age‑specific needs

Licensure, Registration, and/or Certification Required

Licensed in the state(s) of practice or eligible for reciprocity required; Immunization and non‑vaccine injectable certification required based on area of practice; Credentialing and privileging required based on area of practice.

Education Required

Bachelor's or Doctorate degree in pharmacy from an ACPE‑accredited school of pharmacy required, or an FPGEC certificate from NABP.

Experience Required

No experience required.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required

• Maintains skills in area of practice
• Strong computer skills
• Excellent communication, organization, and presentation skills
• Excellent facilitation and training development skills
• Demonstrates decision making, team building, customer service, and conflict resolution skills
• Life support training courses may be required dependent on department discretion

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

• Requires considerable walking, standing, pushing mobile cart of up to 50 pounds, and lifting 35 pounds without assistance
• Exposed to various conditions such as walking on hard surfaces, climbing stairs, and changes in temperature and humidity
• May be required to frequently stretch, bend, squat, or kneel to perform job duties
• Utilizes appropriate personal protective equipment to minimize exposure to hazardous agents
• Takes necessary precautions to avoid inadvertent needle sticks, minor cuts, or bruises
• Must perform manipulative skills such as writing, typing, and data entry into the computer and automated dispensing machines
• Must have use of both hands, be able to see clearly and read small font such as that on unit‑dose medication packages and syringes
• Must have functional speech, vision, and hearing
• Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job
• Exposed to a normal office environment

DISCLAIMER All responsibilities and requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only responsibilities to be performed by an employee occupying this job or position. Employees must follow any other job‑related instructions and perform any other job‑related duties requested by their leaders.