PRN Staff Clinical Pharmacist - Cobb Medical Center

Wellstar Health System • Austell, GA

56d • Onsite

About The Position

How would you like to work in a place where your contributions and ideas are valued? A place where you can serve with compassion, pursue excellence and honor every voice? At Wellstar, our mission is simple, yet powerful: to enhance the health and well-being of every person we serve. We are proud to have become a shining example of what's possible when the brightest professionals dedicate themselves to making a difference in the healthcare industry, and in people's lives.

Responsible for integrating patient-centered pharmaceutical care with traditional distributive and drug control activities. Provides consultative/clinical services including antibiotic dosing of vancomycin and aminoglycosides, initial warfarin dosing, renal dosing, and IV-to-PO conversions. Requires strong clinical and communication skills for providing drug information to nurses, physicians, and other health care providers. Capable of advising the patients' medical team on drug interactions, contraindications, and other relevant information to ensure proper, accurate, and optimal medication therapy. Responsible for adhering to and practicing within the guidelines of Georgia State Pharmacy Law.

Requirements

• B.S. from an accredited School of Pharmacy.
• Reg Pharmacist

Nice To Haves

• Pharm.D. from an accredited college of pharmacy is Preferred
• Completion of a PGY1 Pharmacy Residency is Preferred
• BCPS: Board Certified Pharmacotherapy Specialist preferred Upon Hire
• Hospital pharmacy experience Preferred
• Minimum 2 years clinical pharmacy experience Preferred

Responsibilities

• Evaluating and monitoring drug regimens for appropriateness.
• Interpreting physicians orders and screening them for various types of interactions.
• Providing patient and nursing education when requested.
• Reviewing medication profiles to maintain accuracy and optimize medication therapy.
• Preparing IV Admixtures, compounding, and repackaging a wide variety of pharmaceuticals.
• Entering and verifying orders into the pharmacy computer system, and proper dispensing of medications.
• Able to follow patients for antibiotic and anticoagulant dosing.
• Participates in daily rounds.
• Works with other healthcare providers to assist in the patient education for new medications and their side effects.
• Assists with medication reconciliation and discharge counseling.
• Providing supervision and guidance to all personnel working in their area.
• Demonstrating skill and competency in patient assessment, and providing patient and nursing education when requested.

Benefits

• Join us and discover the support to do more meaningful work—and enjoy a more rewarding life. Connect with the most integrated health system in Georgia, and start a future that gives you more.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level