Pharmacist - Emergency Medicine - 7 on 7 off Evenings (227)

UAB Medicine; Alabama; On-site; USD 104,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare institution in Alabama is seeking an entry-level Pharmacist to provide emergency medication services. Responsibilities include monitoring therapy, collaborating with healthcare teams, and ensuring safe medication distribution. A Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy and state licensure are required. The position offers comprehensive benefits and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

100% tuition assistance

wellness initiatives

generous paid time off

paid parental leave

Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

Qualifications

• Currently licensed or eligible to be licensed as a Pharmacist by the Alabama Board of Pharmacy (ALBOP) required.
• Experience in a clinical pharmacy setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient-focused pharmacy services including monitoring of therapy and medication distribution.
• Participate in bedside emergency patient care.
• Assist with clinical advancement and mentorship.

Skills

Pharmacotherapy management

Patient care

Medication history assessment

Drug information provision

Education

Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy

Job description

Pharmacist - Emergency Medicine - 7 on 7 off Evenings (227)

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Compensation: Pay Range: $104,045.00 - $169,075.00 / year

• Benefits available for eligible positions include: 100% tuition assistance, wellness initiatives, generous paid time off, paid parental leave, Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligible employer, plus more. UAB Medicine provides resources to support employees personally and professionally.

Work with the Best at UAB Medicine: UAB Medicine is Alabama’s largest single-site employer with over 1,200 beds and more than 200 clinics in Birmingham, Alabama. It is a nationally ranked academic medical center committed to education and advancing medical science through research.

• U.S. News & World Report Best Hospitals, #1 in Alabama
• Forbes, America’s No. 1 Best Large Employer, 2021
• Level I Trauma Center
• NCI-Designated Comprehensive Cancer Center, Comprehensive Transplant Institute, Comprehensive Stroke Center

Job Description: To provide patient-focused pharmacy services including monitoring of therapy, interventions, basic pharmacokinetics, education and medication distribution. To support the mission, activities and programs of the division, department and the Hospital.

• Participate in clinical care for the broader patient population. Collaborate with the admitting care team to obtain prior to admission medication histories and ensure accurate and safe ordering/dispensing of appropriate home medications or formulary alternatives.
• Participate in bedside emergency patient care (strokes, traumas and other medical emergencies).
• Assist with clinical advancement and future growth opportunities for the pharmacy team.
• Performs other duties and provides patient care in other clinical areas as assigned.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Accurately assess the appropriateness of each medication as prescribed based on the patient’s diagnosis, condition, allergies, and medication history; review for adverse drug reactions and interactions. Promote rational therapy by evaluating orders against current literature, UAB formulary, and knowledge; contact the physician or healthcare professional to recommend changes when appropriate.
• Monitor patient-specific response to prescribed therapies; re-evaluate prescribed therapy and make recommendations as needed.
• Document patient medication history and notify appropriate clinicians regarding issues with compliance or therapy.
• Ensure safe distribution of medications for administration in assigned area; triage orders to meet immediate patient care needs.
• Provide drug information to patients, families, physicians, nurses and other healthcare professionals. Share clinical observations and new information from literature to optimize medication use.
• Support educational programs by mentoring pharmacy students and residents.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy required. Work experience may not substitute for education. Currently licensed or eligible to be licensed as a Pharmacist by the Alabama Board of Pharmacy (ALBOP) required.

Location: UAB Hospital

Job Category: Pharmacy

Organization: 707501000 Pharmacy-Hospital

Employee Status: Regular

Shift: Day/1st Shift

Seniority level: Entry level

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Health Care Provider

Industries: Hospitals and Health Care

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