Clinical Pharmacist Atrium Health CarolinaCARE FT

American Addiction Centers•Charlotte, NC

3d•$55 - $82•Onsite

About The Position

Atrium Health CarolinaCARE is seeking a full-time Clinical Pharmacist to join their team at Carolinas Medical Center - Pharmacy. This role involves direct patient and provider interaction, chronic disease management (including weight management), and medication therapy management, formulary review, and cost optimization. The pharmacist will work Monday to Friday from 8 am to 5 pm.

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.
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.
Requires considerable walking, standing, pushing mobile cart of 50 pounds maximum and lifting 35 pounds of material without assistance.
Exposed to various conditions throughout the workday such as walking on hard surfaces, climbing stairs and changes in temperature and humidity.
May be required to frequently stretch, bend, squat, or kneel to perform job.
Utilizes appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) to minimize exposure to hazardous agents.
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 and automated dispensing machines.
Must have use of both hands, be able to see clearly and read small font such as that on unit-dose medication packages and syringes.
Must have functional speech, vision, and hearing.
Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Chronic disease management (including weight management) and/or Medication therapy management, formulary review, cost optimization, EPIC/Microsoft Office preferred.

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

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