Pharmacist - Clinical Services

Placements24; United States; Remote; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical aid

Retirement benefits

CPD opportunities

Supportive team

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a dedicated Pharmacist to oversee clinical services and patient care in East London. You will ensure safe, effective use of medications and contribute to developing clinical pharmacy services to improve outcomes.

The role offers a patient-focused, collaborative healthcare environment. The ideal candidate has a B.Pharm, SAPC registration, and at least 3 years of experience, with strong communication and pharmacology knowledge to support care transitions and patient

Qualifications

• Bachelor level pharmacy degree required.
• Registered with SAPC.
• Minimum 3 years of practicing pharmacist experience, with some clinical exposure.
• Strong knowledge of drugs, interactions, and therapies.

Responsibilities

• Dispense medications accurately and within standards.
• Provide clinical pharmacy services, medication therapy management, and patient counseling.
• Collaborate with physicians and nurses to optimize drug therapy.
• Monitor patient responses and resolve drug-related problems.
• Participate in rounds and provide drug information to staff.
• Maintain accurate patient records and documentation.

Skills

B.Pharm

Clinical experience

Pharmacology

Communication

Education

Bachelor of Pharmacy (B.Pharm)

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a dedicated Pharmacist to oversee clinical services and patient care within their facility in East London . This role involves ensuring the safe, effective, and appropriate use of medications by collaborating closely with healthcare professionals and providing patient counseling. You will contribute to the development and implementation of clinical pharmacy services, aimed at improving patient outcomes and optimizing therapeutic regimens. This is an excellent opportunity for a patient-focused pharmacist to expand their clinical expertise in a dynamic healthcare setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Dispense medications accurately and efficiently, ensuring compliance with all legal and professional standards.
• Provide clinical pharmacy services, including medication therapy management, patient counseling, and pharmacokinetic dosing recommendations.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare providers to optimize patient drug therapy and ensure seamless care transitions.
• Monitor patient responses to drug therapy, identifying and resolving potential drug-related problems.
• Participate in interdisciplinary rounds and provide drug information services to healthcare staff.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records and documentation.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Pharmacy (B.Pharm) degree or equivalent.
• Registered Pharmacist with the South African Pharmacy Council (SAPC).
• Minimum of 3 years of experience as a practicing pharmacist, preferably with some clinical experience.
• Strong knowledge of pharmaceutical products, pharmacology, and drug interactions.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and patient counseling skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment and manage workload efficiently in East London .

Benefits

• Competitive salary and potential for performance-related incentives.
• Comprehensive medical aid and retirement benefits.
• Opportunities for continuing professional development and specialization in clinical pharmacy.
• A supportive and collaborative work environment focused on patient well-being.
• The chance to make a direct impact on patient care and health outcomes in the community.