Clinical Pharmacist

Sona Pharmacy • Asheville, NC

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Clinical Pharmacist serves patients in the community by ensuring they receive needed medication and care, including routine immunizations and patient consultations. The pharmacist is also a trusted advisor and mentor to pharmacy technicians, pharmacy interns, front-end associates, and delivery drivers. The role is part of the Clinical Pharmacist team and an integrated member of the on-site clinic partner, Pardee BlueMD.

The position supports Sona’s mission to treat patients as people and help them feel their best. The company describes its team environment as flexible, respectful, and supportive.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy.
• Active license to practice pharmacy in North Carolina.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong leadership, flexibility, and a good work ethic.
• Customer-service orientation and strong organizational skills.
• Ability to work as a team player.
• Active CPR certification for providing immunization services.
• The posting identifies optimism, curiosity to learn, drive to improve, and empathy as key personal qualities.

Nice To Haves

• PharmD degree and/or residency training.

Responsibilities

• Dispense prescribed medications and recommend appropriate over-the-counter therapies in accordance with professional standards and state and federal legal requirements.
• Direct pharmacy staff who count, fill, package, label, and deliver medications.
• Oversee daily ordering and participate in inventory management.
• Review prescriptions from physicians or other authorized prescribers for accuracy and appropriateness of therapy.
• Provide appropriate immunization services to walk-in patients; active CPR certification is required for this service.
• Meet face-to-face with patients and/or caregivers to discuss pharmacy-related issues, including diabetes medication management, COPD management, supplement use, and pain medications.
• Assess patients’ medication-adherence needs through counseling, motivational interviewing, and evaluation for adherence packaging solutions.
• Establish and maintain good working relationships with physicians and other health care professionals.
• Serve as a trusted advisor and mentor to pharmacy technicians, pharmacy interns, front-end associates, and delivery drivers.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and a 401(k) plan with company match.
• Access to earned income at any time during the pay period.
• Company health plans, including medical, pharmacy, vision, dental, and supplemental insurance options.
• Company-paid life and AD&D insurance.
• Direct Primary Care program offering local, personalized care for employees and their families.
• Wellness program with discounted gym memberships and an employee assistance program.
• Generous vacation and sick leave, plus paid holidays.
• Paid volunteer days.
• Flexible, respectful, and supportive team environment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time