Clinical Pharmacist – Research

Piedmont Healthcare•Atlanta, GA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for coordinating, collaborating and providing expertise in support of clinical investigational drug trials; performing education responsibilities; providing accurate and efficient dispensing of medication; and performing administrative responsibilities. Will work collaboratively with members of the research team. The focus for this position is the support of clinical trial research conducted by Piedmont Healthcare system.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree graduate of an ACPE accredited school of pharmacy or higher in Pharmacy Required
Completion of a pharmacy practice residency or 2 years of clinical experience Required
Ability to use drug information resources (print, computer, internet, etc.)
Proficiency in data collection and analysis, with ability in presentation and instructional skills to diverse audiences.
Accurate work with attention to detail.
Ability to work cooperatively with hospital and pharmacy staff.
Ability to handle frequent interruptions and adapt to changes in workload and work schedule.
Ability to set priorities, make critical decisions and respond quickly to emergency requests.
Ability to meet the pharmaceutical care needs of neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, adult, geriatric, acute care, psychiatric, oncology, obstetric, chemically dependent, rehabilitation and skilled-nursing patients.
Ability to work effectively with others while possessing tact, discretion, and diplomacy.
Ability to work independently with minimal direct supervision.
Ability to exercise sound professional judgment.
Must possess good written and oral communication skills and ability to communicate appropriately.
Must maintain up to date knowledge of drug information.
Skill and ability in automated dispensing technology and Connect Rx
Knowledge of current DNV standards.
PHARMD - Licensed Pharmacist in the State of Georgia Upon Hire Required

Responsibilities

Participates as a member of interdisciplinary support teams (i.e. Pharmacokinetics Services, Nutrition Support, Adverse Drug Reaction Program, and Medication Use Evaluation Program)
Provides clinical services according to department procedures following guidelines and documenting appropriately.
Participates in intermediate and intensive care multi-disciplinary patient rounds
Provides drug information.
Provides educational in-services.
Serves as a preceptor for Pharmacy Practice and Doctor of Pharmacy Residents.
Serves as a resource for the patient-focused care initiatives and practice.
Participates in the management of the formulary.
Reviews, interprets, enters, documents and fills physician orders for medications.
Completes monthly inspection of nursing unit, department, or and/or specialty unit.
Assists with the Pharmacy Staff Development Program.
May participate in hospital committees or subcommittees.
Completes documentation/competency/skills assessment/meetings and communications.