Staff Clinical Pharmacist - Hiram Oncology

Wellstar Health Systems; Marietta (GA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Wellstar Health Systems in Georgia seeks a Hospital Pharmacist to integrate clinical pharmacotherapy with distributive activities. You will assist with antibiotic dosing, renal dosing, and IV-to-PO conversions while collaborating with nurses, physicians and the patient care team.

The role requires a Bachelors in Pharmacy or PharmD, an active RPH license, hospital experience, and BCPS is preferred. Join a leading integrated health system focused on compassionate patient care.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in Pharmacy or PharmD is preferred.
• Licensure as a pharmacist (RPH) is required.
• Hospital pharmacy experience is preferred.
• Board Certified Pharmacotherapy Specialist (BCPS) is preferred.
• Minimum 2 years of clinical pharmacy experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Preparing IV admixtures, compounding and repackaging a wide range of pharmaceuticals.
• Entering and verifying orders in the pharmacy computer system and proper dispensing of medications.
• Monitoring antibiotic and anticoagulant dosing for patients.
• Participating in daily rounds with the care team.
• Educating patients and nursing staff on medications and side effects.
• Medication reconciliation and discharge counseling.
• Adhering to Georgia State Pharmacy Law in all duties.

Skills

Clinical pharmacy

Drug information

Antibiotic dosing

Renal dosing

IV-to-PO conversions

Medication reconciliation

Interprofessional communication

Education

Bachelor's in Pharmacy or PharmD

Licensed pharmacist (RPH)

Tools

Pharmacy computer system

Job description

How would you like to work in a place where your contributions and ideas are valued? A place where you can serve with compassion, pursue excellence and honor every voice? At Wellstar, our mission is simple, yet powerful: to enhance the health and well-being of every person we serve. We are proud to have become a shining example of what's possible when the brightest professionals dedicate themselves to making a difference in the healthcare industry, and in people's lives.Work ShiftJob Summary:Responsible for integrating patient-centered pharmaceutical care with traditional distributive and drug control activities. Provides consultative/clinical services including antibiotic dosing of vancomycin and aminoglycosides, initial warfarin dosing, renal dosing, and IV-to-PO conversions. Requires strong clinical and communication skills for providing drug information to nurses, physicians, and other health care providers. Capable of advising the patients' medical team on drug interactions, contraindications, and other relevant information to ensure proper, accurate, and optimal medication therapy. Responsible for adhering to and practicing within the guidelines of Georgia State Pharmacy Law.

Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions:

General Pharmacy Practice

• * Preparing IV Admixtures, compounding, and repackaging a wide variety of pharmaceuticals
• * Entering and verifying orders into the pharmacy computer system, and proper dispensing of medications
• * Able to follow patients for antibiotic and anticoagulant dosing
• * Participates in daily rounds
• * Works with other healthcare providers to assist in the patient education for new medications and their side effects
• * Assists with medication reconciliation and discharge counseling

Knowledge of drug appropriateness

• * Evaluating and monitoring drug regimens for appropriateness.
• * Interpreting physicians orders and screening them for various types of interactions.
• * Providing patient and nursing education when requested.
• * Reviewing medication profiles to maintain accuracy and optimize medication therapy.
• * Able to perform all duties of a Pharmaceutical Care Pharmacist

Education Skills

• * Providing supervision and guidance to all personnel working in their area
• * Demonstrating skill and competency in patient assessment, and providing patient and nursing education when requested.

Performs other duties as assignedComplies with all Wellstar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct.

Required Minimum Education:

Bachelors Pharmacy or Doctorate Pharmacy-Preferred

Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s):

RPH - Reg Pharmacist

Additional License(s) and Certification(s):

BCPS: Board Certified Pharmacotherapy Specialist preferred

Upon Hire PreferredRequired Minimum Experience: Hospital pharmacy experience Preferred andMinimum 2 years clinical pharmacy experience Preferred

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