Pharmacist Jobs in Winston Salem

About The Position

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.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off programs
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and short- and long-term disability benefits
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match
• Financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program
• Premium pay such as shift and on-call pay, based on the teammate’s job
• Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance