Solid Organ Transplant Pharmacist Atrium Health FT

Advocate Aurora Health; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 75,630 - 113,445; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off programs

Educational Assistance Program

Comprehensive health benefits

Job summary

JobRx, Inc. seeks a full-time transplant pharmacist based in Charlotte, North Carolina. This role oversees pharmaceutical care and collaborates with healthcare teams to manage medication therapy for transplant patients.

Candidates must have a Bachelor's or Doctorate degree in pharmacy from an accredited institution. The beneficial schedule includes 4 x 10-hour days, with rotating weekend coverage.

The compensation ranges from $54.90 to $82.35 per hour, depending on qualifications and experience.

Qualifications

• Licensed in the state(s) of practice or eligible for reciprocity required.
• Immunization and non-vaccine injectable certification required based on area of practice.
• Strong computer skills and excellent communication.

Responsibilities

• Oversees pharmaceutical care and evaluates medication therapy regimens.
• Provides counseling to patients regarding medication therapy.
• Participates in the management of medical emergencies when applicable.

Skills

Communication skills

Organization skills

Computer skills

Decision making

Team building

Education

Bachelor's or Doctorate degree in pharmacy

Job description

Department:

37822 Carolinas Medical Center - Pre Transplant Center

Status:

Full time

Benefits Eligible:

Yes

Hours Per Week:

40

Schedule Details / Additional Information:

4 x 10 hour days with rotating weekend and holiday coverage. Typically 6a-4p.

Currently, transplant pharmacists rotate monthly through kidney, liver, heart, and outpatient clinic services. This role will help support the tremendous growth seen across all transplant programs as well as expanded transplant clinic services.

Pay Range:

$54.90 - $82.35

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 the 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 nonformulary, compassionate use, and investigational medications
• Practices 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

Job Description

• 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
• Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served. Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs, and to provide the care needed as described in the department's policies and procedures. Age-specific information is developed further in the departmental job standards

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. For Transplant Pharmacy, the preferred candidates will possess relevant solid organ transplant experience in a hospital or outpatient clinic.

PharmD candidates must have either a completed PGY2 or possess relevant solid organ transplant experience in a hospital or outpatient clinic

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required

• Maintains skills in area of practice
• Strong computer skills
• Excellent communication and organization skills
• Excellent presentation, 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 50 pounds maximum and lifting 35 pounds of material without assistance
• Exposed to various conditions throughout the workday 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
• Utilizes appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) to minimize exposure to hazardous agents
• Takes necessary precautions to avoid inadvertent needle sticks, minor cuts or bruises
• Must be able to 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 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.

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Compensation

• Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
• Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits and more

• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program