Clinical Pharmacist, Endocrinology Premier and Westchester, High Point, Days

Advocate Health and Hospitals Corporation•High Point, NC

12h•Onsite

About The Position

Endocrinology clinic-embedded pharmacist responsible for medication therapy for various chronic conditions including, but not limited to diabetes, thyroid conditions, osteoporosis, dyslipidemia, hypertension. Maintains updated collaborative practice agreement, as applicable Performs point-of-care tests according to CLIA guidelines and hospital regulations as well as ordering laboratory tests as clinically appropriate to monitor effectiveness of therapy (HbA1c and lipid panels). Assesses patient needs and provides tools to support the patient in their self-care. 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. 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. Documents clinical activities in patients’ electronic health record to provide information needed to meet standards, regulations, laws and/or other administrative requirements Updates knowledge and skills of self and other health care professionals to maintain, improve and document competency. Participates in planning by establishing personal goals to support quality improvement efforts and contribute to the achievement of departmental objectives. Practices in compliance with organization’s policies and procedures, as well as local, 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.

Requirements

Bachelor’s or Doctorate degree in pharmacy from an ACPE-accredited school of pharmacy required, or an FPGEC certificate from NABP.
Active Licensure with the North Carolina Board of Pharmacy is required.
Clinical Pharmacist Practitioner (CPP) application for licensure will be initiated following employment.
Graduate of an accredited School of Pharmacy and completion of an ASHP-accredited PGY1 residency or equivalent experience is required.
Ability to communicate on a professional level with physicians, nurses and other professional staff when discussing medications and medication-related problems.
Excellent communication and organization skills.
Excellent presentation, facilitation, and training development skills.
Demonstrates decision making, team building, patient service, and conflict resolution skills.
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.
Must have functional speech, vision, and hearing.
Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job.

Nice To Haves

Board certification or advanced credentialing (e.g. BCACP, BCPS, CDCES) is preferred.
PGY-2 residency in Ambulatory Care preferred.

Responsibilities

Medication therapy for various chronic conditions including diabetes, thyroid conditions, osteoporosis, dyslipidemia, hypertension.
Performs point-of-care tests according to CLIA guidelines and hospital regulations.
Orders laboratory tests as clinically appropriate to monitor effectiveness of therapy (HbA1c and lipid panels).
Assesses patient needs and provides tools to support the patient in their self-care.
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.
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.
Documents clinical activities in patients’ electronic health record.
Updates knowledge and skills of self and other health care professionals to maintain, improve and document competency.
Participates in planning by establishing personal goals to support quality improvement efforts and contribute to the achievement of departmental objectives.
Practices in compliance with organization’s policies and procedures, as well as local, 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.

Benefits

Comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs
Competitive compensation
Generous retirement offerings
Programs that invest in your career development
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