Clinical Pharmacist Virtual Pharmacy Services Atrium Health NC/GA Division PRN

Advocate Health and Hospitals Corporation•Charlotte, NC

1d•Remote

About The Position

This PRN (as needed) position is for Virtual Pharmacy Services within the Atrium Health NC/GA Division. Pharmacists must be licensed in Georgia or North Carolina to start and obtain both licenses within 6 months of hire. The role requires a rotating/variable schedule, including both 1st and 2nd shifts, as well as rotating weekends and holidays (every 3rd weekend and every 3rd minor and major holiday, 2 per year). Virtual Pharmacists will verify orders for all acute care facilities in the Atrium Health NC/GA Division, including rehabilitation hospitals, with specific queues for Med Surg, Critical Care, and Pediatrics in Epic. Key responsibilities include overseeing pharmaceutical care, evaluating biomedical literature, designing medication therapy regimens, and providing patient and caregiver counseling on medication therapy, adverse effects, compliance, and administration. The pharmacist will also review and interpret medication orders, participate in medical emergencies, support medication safety and quality improvement, and perform quality assurance. Collaboration with healthcare teams to manage formulary adherence and assist with non-formulary medications is also part of the role. The position requires compliance with organizational policies and regulations, proper medication handling, and may involve serving as a preceptor and mentor for pharmacy students, residents, and teammates. The pharmacist must demonstrate age-specific care knowledge and skills.

Requirements

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
Bachelor’s or Doctorate degree in pharmacy from an ACPE-accredited school of pharmacy required, or an FPGEC certificate from NABP
No experience required
Highly effective verbal communication and interpersonal skills with patients, visitors, and other healthcare team members to establish working relationships that foster optimal quality of patient care 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

Nice To Haves

Two years acute care hospital pharmacy experience
PGY-2 residency
Previous hospital experience

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 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

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
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