Atrium Health
Ambulatory Hematology/Oncology Clinical Pharmacist Levine Cancer Institute FT
Atrium Health, Charlotte, North Carolina, United States, 28245
Job Summary
Oversees the provision of safe and effective medication therapies through collaboration with the patient's care team. Reviews physician orders for drug therapy and monitors this therapy for drug choice, dosage, drug interactions, adverse drug reactions, and formulary adherence. Serves as a drug information resource to nurses, physicians, and other healthcare workers. Essential Functions
Retrieves and evaluates relevant biomedical literature, formulates an appropriate response, and provides concise and timely response to drug information requests. 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. Provides accurate shift to shift communication regarding unresolved situations requiring future action. Collects information needed to design medication therapy regimens and determine the presence of medication related problems with current therapies. Designs, recommends, monitors, and evaluates patient specific pharmacotherapeutic regimens. Implements recommendations effectively and utilizes the existing clinical intervention policies and procedures and documents in the medical record using the appropriate format. Participates in the management of medical emergencies. Precepts pharmacy students and pharmacy residents. Prepares and dispenses medications in accordance with best practice, policies and state and federal regulations. Manages medication therapies using clinical guidelines. Checks the accuracy of the work of pharmacy support team members or others in accordance with the organization's policies and procedures. Physical Requirements
Works primarily in the pharmacy. Delivers medications to nursing units. Requires considerable walking, standing, pushing a 50-pound cart and lifting 25 pounds. May frequently stretch, bend, squat, or kneel. Uses PPE to minimize exposure to hazardous agents. Takes precautions to avoid needlesticks, minor cuts or bruises. Exposed to varying conditions such as temperature changes. Must be able to perform writing, typing, and data entry. Must have use of both hands, be able to see clearly and read small print. Must be able to speak and be understood by others to communicate effectively. Rotating shifts. Education, Experience and Certifications
Bachelor's Degree in Pharmacy or PharmD from an accredited school. Licensed in North Carolina or eligible for reciprocity. Previous hospital pharmacy experience preferred. Highly effective verbal communication and interpersonal skills with patients, visitors, and other healthcare team members to establish working relationships that foster optimal quality of patient care. Medical Center Rx immunization certification required. Our Commitment to You
Advocate Health offers a comprehensive Total Rewards package including benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, retirement offerings, and career development opportunities. Compensation
Base compensation listed within the pay range based on qualifications, experience, and training Premium pay such as shift differentials and on-call pay Incentive pay for select positions Opportunity for annual increases based on performance Benefits and more
Paid time off Health and welfare benefits (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 Educational Assistance Program About Advocate Health Advocate Health is a large nonprofit health system operating across multiple states, with a focus on clinical innovation and value-based care.
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Oversees the provision of safe and effective medication therapies through collaboration with the patient's care team. Reviews physician orders for drug therapy and monitors this therapy for drug choice, dosage, drug interactions, adverse drug reactions, and formulary adherence. Serves as a drug information resource to nurses, physicians, and other healthcare workers. Essential Functions
Retrieves and evaluates relevant biomedical literature, formulates an appropriate response, and provides concise and timely response to drug information requests. 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. Provides accurate shift to shift communication regarding unresolved situations requiring future action. Collects information needed to design medication therapy regimens and determine the presence of medication related problems with current therapies. Designs, recommends, monitors, and evaluates patient specific pharmacotherapeutic regimens. Implements recommendations effectively and utilizes the existing clinical intervention policies and procedures and documents in the medical record using the appropriate format. Participates in the management of medical emergencies. Precepts pharmacy students and pharmacy residents. Prepares and dispenses medications in accordance with best practice, policies and state and federal regulations. Manages medication therapies using clinical guidelines. Checks the accuracy of the work of pharmacy support team members or others in accordance with the organization's policies and procedures. Physical Requirements
Works primarily in the pharmacy. Delivers medications to nursing units. Requires considerable walking, standing, pushing a 50-pound cart and lifting 25 pounds. May frequently stretch, bend, squat, or kneel. Uses PPE to minimize exposure to hazardous agents. Takes precautions to avoid needlesticks, minor cuts or bruises. Exposed to varying conditions such as temperature changes. Must be able to perform writing, typing, and data entry. Must have use of both hands, be able to see clearly and read small print. Must be able to speak and be understood by others to communicate effectively. Rotating shifts. Education, Experience and Certifications
Bachelor's Degree in Pharmacy or PharmD from an accredited school. Licensed in North Carolina or eligible for reciprocity. Previous hospital pharmacy experience preferred. Highly effective verbal communication and interpersonal skills with patients, visitors, and other healthcare team members to establish working relationships that foster optimal quality of patient care. Medical Center Rx immunization certification required. Our Commitment to You
Advocate Health offers a comprehensive Total Rewards package including benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, retirement offerings, and career development opportunities. Compensation
Base compensation listed within the pay range based on qualifications, experience, and training Premium pay such as shift differentials and on-call pay Incentive pay for select positions Opportunity for annual increases based on performance Benefits and more
Paid time off Health and welfare benefits (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 Educational Assistance Program About Advocate Health Advocate Health is a large nonprofit health system operating across multiple states, with a focus on clinical innovation and value-based care.
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