Clinical Pharmacist, Acute Care PRN

Advocate Health•Winston-Salem, NC

4d•$55 - $82•Onsite

About The Position

The Clinical Pharmacist, Acute Care provides pharmaceutical care at the Winston Campus. The role evaluates biomedical literature and develops, recommends, monitors, and evaluates patient-specific medication regimens. It reviews medication orders, counsels patients and caregivers, supports medication safety and quality improvement, and collaborates with the healthcare team on formulary adherence and the medication-use process. The pharmacist also prepares and dispenses medications, supports emergency care when applicable, and helps ensure safe, compliant pharmacy operations. The pharmacist may precept and mentor pharmacy students, residents, healthcare learners, and pharmacy teammates, and direct or check the work of pharmacy support staff. The role requires providing care appropriate to the ages and developmental needs of the patients served. This is a PRN, part-time position with variable scheduling and no benefits eligibility stated 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.
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.
Board certification.
Previous mentorship of pharmacy residents.
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.

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 recommendations and document them appropriately.
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 activities for the medication-use system as appropriate.
Collaborate with the healthcare team to manage formulary adherence and the medication-use process, including assisting with acquisition of non-formulary, compassionate-use, and investigational medications.
Practice in accordance with organizational policies and procedures and local, state, and federal regulations.
Prepare and dispense medications and oversee their proper storage and handling.
Precept pharmacy students, residents, and healthcare learners as assigned.
Mentor, orient, train, and assist with performance evaluations of pharmacy teammates, residents, and students as assigned.
Direct and check the accuracy of pharmacy support team members’ work to support safe, efficient workflows, service standards, and regulatory compliance.
Provide care appropriate to the age and developmental needs of patients served, in accordance with departmental policies and procedures.