Clinical Pharmacist, Acute Care/Critical Care PRN

Advocate Health and Hospitals Corporation • Wake Forest, NC

3d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is for a Clinical Pharmacist specializing in Acute Care and Critical Care, working on a per diem (PRN) basis at the Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center, Winston Campus. The role involves overseeing pharmaceutical care, including retrieving and evaluating biomedical literature, designing medication therapy regimens, and providing patient education. The pharmacist will design, recommend, monitor, and evaluate patient-specific pharmacotherapeutic regimens, interpret medication orders, and participate in medical emergencies. Key responsibilities also include supporting medication safety and quality improvement initiatives, managing formulary adherence, preparing and dispensing medications, and potentially serving as a preceptor for pharmacy learners. The role requires the ability to demonstrate knowledge and skills appropriate for the age of the patients served.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited School of Pharmacy with a B.S. in Pharmacy or Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) is required.
• Current state pharmacist license is required in good standing through North Carolina Board of Pharmacy.
• Immunization and non-vaccine injectable certification required based on area of practice.
• Credentialing and privileging required based on area of practice.

Nice To Haves

• Completion of an ASHP-accredited PGY1 residency and PGY2 or relevant clinical experience is preferred.
• Board Certification is preferred.
• Previous mentorship of pharmacy residents is preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to patient safety.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced healthcare environment.
• Possesses strong organizational and leadership skills.
• Takes self-initiative to innovate and collaborate with team members.

Responsibilities

• Oversee 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 non-formulary, 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.
• 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.

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree