Clinical Pharmacist, Central Pharmacy, Primarily 1st Shift

American Addiction Centers•Winston-Salem, NC

2d•$55 - $82•Onsite

About The Position

This position is for a Clinical Pharmacist at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center, primarily working the first shift, Monday through Friday. The role involves overseeing pharmaceutical care, patient education, medication therapy management, and participating in medication safety and quality improvement activities. The pharmacist will also collaborate with the healthcare team, manage formulary adherence, and ensure compliance with regulations. Additionally, the role includes dispensing medications, serving as a preceptor for learners, and directing the work of pharmacy support staff. The pharmacist must demonstrate age-appropriate patient care knowledge and skills.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited School of Pharmacy with a B.S. in Pharmacy or Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) is required.
Current state pharmacist license in good standing through North Carolina Board of Pharmacy is required.

Nice To Haves

Completion of a PGY1 is preferred.
Board Certification is preferred.
Previous mentorship of pharmacy residents is preferred.
Strong attention to detail and a commitment to patient safety.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced healthcare environment.
Possesses strong organizational and leadership skills.
Takes self-initiative to innovate and collaborate with team members.

Responsibilities

Oversees pharmaceutical care, including retrieving and evaluating biomedical literature and designing medication therapy regimens.
Uses effective patient education techniques to provide counseling to patients and caregivers, including information on medication therapy, adverse effects, compliance, appropriate use, handling, and medication administration.
Designs, recommends, monitors, and evaluates patient specific pharmacotherapeutic regimens based on relevant biomedical literature.
Implements recommendations effectively and utilizes policies and procedures and documents in the appropriate format.
Reviews and accurately interprets medication orders and prescriptions.
Participates in the management of medical emergencies when applicable.
Actively supports department medication safety and quality improvement activities, including the reporting of events through appropriate channels.
Performs quality assurance and performance improvement of the medication use system as appropriate.
Collaborates with the healthcare team to manage formulary adherence and the medication-use process.
Assists in the acquisition of non-formulary, compassionate use, and investigational medications.
Practices in compliance with organization’s policies and procedures, as well as local, state, and federal regulations.
Prepares, dispenses, and oversees the proper storage and handling of medications in accordance with best practice, policies and state and federal regulations.
Serves as preceptor for pharmacy students, residents, and healthcare learners as assigned.
Mentors, orients, trains, and assists with the performance evaluation of pharmacy teammates, residents, and students as assigned.
Directs and checks the accuracy of the work of pharmacy support team members in accordance with the organization’s policies and procedures to ensure safe and efficient workflows, service standards, and regulatory compliance.
Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served.
Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs, and to provide the care needed as described in the department's policies and procedures.

Benefits

Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
Incentive pay for select positions
Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
Paid Time Off programs
Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
Educational Assistance Program