Clinical Pharmacist

Advocate Health•Winston-Salem, NC

2d•$55 - $82•Onsite

About The Position

The Clinical Pharmacist provides pharmaceutical care in Adult Care Pharmacy, Critical Care, at the Winston Campus in North Carolina. This is a full-time position for 40 hours per week, primarily on first shift Monday through Friday, with weekend and holiday rotation. The pharmacist evaluates biomedical literature and designs, recommends, monitors, and evaluates patient-specific medication regimens. The role includes reviewing medication orders, counseling patients and caregivers, supporting medication safety and quality improvement, collaborating with the healthcare team on formulary and medication-use processes, and preparing, dispensing, storing, and handling medications in accordance with best practices and applicable regulations. The Clinical Pharmacist also participates in medical emergencies when applicable; supports and trains pharmacy teammates, students, residents, and other learners; and checks the work of pharmacy support team members. The pharmacist must provide age-appropriate care and apply knowledge of growth and development across the lifespan. The listed pay range is $54.90–$82.35. Advocate Health describes a comprehensive Total Rewards offering that may include paid time off, health and welfare benefits, family benefits, retirement plans with employer match, educational assistance, and other financial wellness programs. Eligibility for specific programs may depend on employment status or FTE.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited School of Pharmacy with a Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy or Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.).
Current pharmacist license in good standing through the North Carolina Board of Pharmacy.
Immunization and non-vaccine injectable certification, as required based on area of practice.
Credentialing and privileging, as required based on area of practice.

Nice To Haves

Completion of an ASHP-accredited PGY1 residency and PGY2 residency, or relevant clinical experience.
PGY2 residency in Critical Care is highly desirable.
Board certification.
Previous mentorship of pharmacy residents.
Strong attention to detail and commitment to patient safety.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to collaborate in a fast-paced healthcare environment.
Strong organizational and leadership skills.
Self-initiative to innovate and collaborate with team members.

Responsibilities

Oversee pharmaceutical care, including retrieving and evaluating biomedical literature and designing medication therapy regimens.
Educate and counsel patients and caregivers on medication therapy, adverse effects, compliance, appropriate use, handling, and administration.
Design, recommend, monitor, and evaluate patient-specific pharmacotherapeutic regimens using relevant biomedical literature; implement and document recommendations using applicable policies and procedures.
Review and accurately interpret medication orders and prescriptions.
Participate in the 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 for the medication-use system as appropriate.
Collaborate with the healthcare team on formulary adherence and the medication-use process, and assist with acquisition of non-formulary, compassionate-use, and investigational medications.
Comply with organizational policies and procedures and local, state, and federal regulations.
Prepare and dispense medications and oversee their proper storage and handling in accordance with best practices, policies, and regulations.
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 needs, applying knowledge of growth and development across the lifespan.