Clinical Pharmacist PRN

Advocate Health and Hospitals Corporation • Wake Forest, NC

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Clinical Pharmacist provides pharmaceutical care at the Winston Campus, including evaluating biomedical literature and designing, recommending, monitoring, and evaluating patient-specific medication therapy. The role includes reviewing medication orders, educating patients and caregivers, supporting medication safety and quality improvement, and collaborating with the healthcare team on formulary adherence and medication-use processes.

The pharmacist prepares and dispenses medications and oversees their storage and handling in accordance with best practices, organizational policies, and applicable regulations. The position may include precepting and mentoring learners and teammates, directing and checking the work of pharmacy support staff, and providing age-appropriate care based on each patient's needs. This is a PRN, part-time position with variable scheduling and no benefits eligibility listed for the role.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited School of Pharmacy with a B.S. in Pharmacy or Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.).
• Current pharmacist license in good standing through the North Carolina Board of Pharmacy.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to patient safety.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced healthcare environment.
• Strong organizational and leadership skills.
• Self-initiative to innovate and collaborate with team members.

Nice To Haves

• Completion of a PGY1 residency.
• Board certification.
• Previous mentorship of pharmacy residents.

Responsibilities

• Oversee pharmaceutical care, including retrieving and evaluating biomedical literature and designing medication therapy regimens.
• Educate patients and caregivers about medication therapy, adverse effects, compliance, appropriate use, handling, and administration.
• Design, recommend, monitor, and evaluate patient-specific pharmacotherapeutic regimens using relevant biomedical literature.
• Implement recommendations, follow policies and procedures, and document in the appropriate format.
• Review and accurately interpret medication orders and prescriptions.
• Participate in management of medical emergencies when applicable.
• Support medication safety and quality improvement activities, including reporting events through appropriate channels.
• Perform quality assurance and performance improvement of the medication-use system as appropriate.
• Collaborate with the healthcare team on formulary adherence and the medication-use process.
• Assist in acquiring non-formulary, compassionate-use, and investigational medications.
• Practice in compliance with organizational policies and procedures and local, state, and federal regulations.
• Prepare and dispense medications and oversee their proper storage and handling.
• Serve as a preceptor for pharmacy students, residents, and healthcare learners as assigned.
• Mentor, orient, train, and assist with performance evaluation of pharmacy teammates, residents, and students as assigned.
• Direct and check the accuracy of pharmacy support team members' work to support safe and efficient workflows, service standards, and regulatory compliance.
• Provide care appropriate to patients' ages and developmental needs, assessing and interpreting patient data to identify age-specific care requirements.

Benefits

• The posting describes Advocate Health's comprehensive Total Rewards offerings, including paid time off programs; medical, dental, vision, life, and short- and long-term disability benefits; flexible spending accounts; adoption assistance and paid parental leave; defined contribution retirement plans with employer match; financial wellness programs; and an Educational Assistance Program. Eligibility may depend on FTE or employment status, and the role is listed as not benefits eligible.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time