PHARMACIST - INPATIENT PHARMACY

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

About the Role:

As a Pharmacist, you will play a critical role in ensuring the safe and effective use of medications for patients across various healthcare settings. You will be responsible for dispensing prescription medications accurately while providing expert guidance on medication therapy management to optimize patient outcomes. Your role will involve collaborating with healthcare professionals to develop and implement treatment plans, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and pharmacy best practices. Additionally, you will educate patients on proper medication use, potential side effects, and immunization protocols to promote overall health and wellness. Ultimately, your expertise will contribute to improving patient care quality and supporting the healthcare system through effective pharmacy services.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree from an accredited institution.
• Valid pharmacist license to practice in the United States.
• Strong knowledge of pharmacology, pharmacoeconomics, and medication therapy management.
• Experience in hospital, clinical, or retail pharmacy settings.
• Excellent communication skills for effective patient counseling and interdisciplinary collaboration.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Certification in Immunization Delivery or Pharmacy Benefit Management.
• Experience with electronic health records (EHR) and pharmacy management software.
• Advanced training or certification in clinical pharmacy or pharmacotherapy.
• Demonstrated expertise in manual dexterity for precise medication preparation and dispensing.
• Previous experience in a multidisciplinary healthcare team environment.

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:

The required skills such as pharmacoeconomics and medication therapy management are essential for evaluating cost-effective treatment options and optimizing patient medication plans daily. Hospital, clinical, and retail pharmacy expertise enable the pharmacist to adapt to diverse healthcare environments and meet patient needs effectively. Pharmacy benefit management knowledge supports navigating insurance and reimbursement processes to facilitate patient access to medications. Immunization skills are applied regularly to administer vaccines safely and educate patients on preventive care. Manual dexterity is critical for accurately preparing and dispensing medications, ensuring patient safety and adherence to quality standards.