Staff Clinical Pharmacist, FT Nights 7on/7off

Wellstar Health System • Marietta, GA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

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

• Bachelors Pharmacy or Doctorate Pharmacy-Preferred
• RPH - Reg Pharmacist
• Strong order entry and computer skills
• Good oral communication skills
• Ability to think/act independently as required by situation
• Ability to collaborate with other professionals to ensure good patient experience

Nice To Haves

• BCPS: Board Certified Pharmacotherapy Specialist preferred
• Hospital pharmacy experience Preferred
• Minimum 2 years clinical pharmacy experience Preferred

Responsibilities

• 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
• 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.
• Able to perform all duties of a Pharmaceutical Care Pharmacist
• 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.
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Complies with all WellStar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct.

Benefits

• Nationally ranked and locally recognized for our high-quality care and inclusive culture
• One of Georgia’s largest and most integrated healthcare systems
• Support to do more meaningful work—and enjoy a more rewarding life
• Featured on the FORTUNE “100 Best Companies to Work For” list and Seramount 100 Best Companies list

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level