Atrium Health
Pediatric Clinical Pharmacist Levine Children’s Hospital FT
Atrium Health, Charlotte, North Carolina, United States, 28245
Overview
Job Title: Pediatric Clinical Pharmacist – Levine Children’s Hospital (FT) Location: Carolinas Medical Center - LCH: Pharmacy Status: Full time Benefits Eligible: Yes Hours Per Week: 40 Schedule Details/Additional Information: Varies Pay Range: $53.80 - $80.70 Job Summary
Variable shift, Monday – Friday with rotating weekends/holidays. 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 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 mobile cart up to 50 pounds, and lifting up to 25 pounds. May be required to stretch, bend, squat, or kneel. Uses PPE as required. May be exposed to varying conditions and temperatures. Must be able to manipulate data entry and operate automated dispensing machines. Must be able to communicate clearly and hear in typical work environments. Rotating shifts. Education, Experience and Certifications
Bachelor\'s Degree in Pharmacy or a PharmD from an accredited school of pharmacy required. Pharmacist license issued by the state of practice required. Previous hospital pharmacy experience preferred. Strong verbal and interpersonal skills with patients and team members required. Pediatric pharmacy experience preferred. Board Certification (BCPPS or BCPS) or equivalent experience preferred. Total Rewards (Overview)
Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards including compensation and benefits, retirement offerings, and career development opportunities. Base compensation within the listed pay range based on qualifications, experience, and training Premium pay such as shift/workload-based pay and on-call where applicable Incentive pay for select positions Opportunity for annual increases based on performance Paid Time Off programs Health and welfare benefits (medical, dental, vision, life, disability) Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health 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 (Organization Context)
Advocate Health is a nonprofit, integrated health system serving multiple regions with a focus on clinical innovation, outcomes, and value-based care. The enterprise employs thousands of teammates across numerous hospitals and care locations.
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Job Title: Pediatric Clinical Pharmacist – Levine Children’s Hospital (FT) Location: Carolinas Medical Center - LCH: Pharmacy Status: Full time Benefits Eligible: Yes Hours Per Week: 40 Schedule Details/Additional Information: Varies Pay Range: $53.80 - $80.70 Job Summary
Variable shift, Monday – Friday with rotating weekends/holidays. 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 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 mobile cart up to 50 pounds, and lifting up to 25 pounds. May be required to stretch, bend, squat, or kneel. Uses PPE as required. May be exposed to varying conditions and temperatures. Must be able to manipulate data entry and operate automated dispensing machines. Must be able to communicate clearly and hear in typical work environments. Rotating shifts. Education, Experience and Certifications
Bachelor\'s Degree in Pharmacy or a PharmD from an accredited school of pharmacy required. Pharmacist license issued by the state of practice required. Previous hospital pharmacy experience preferred. Strong verbal and interpersonal skills with patients and team members required. Pediatric pharmacy experience preferred. Board Certification (BCPPS or BCPS) or equivalent experience preferred. Total Rewards (Overview)
Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards including compensation and benefits, retirement offerings, and career development opportunities. Base compensation within the listed pay range based on qualifications, experience, and training Premium pay such as shift/workload-based pay and on-call where applicable Incentive pay for select positions Opportunity for annual increases based on performance Paid Time Off programs Health and welfare benefits (medical, dental, vision, life, disability) Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health 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 (Organization Context)
Advocate Health is a nonprofit, integrated health system serving multiple regions with a focus on clinical innovation, outcomes, and value-based care. The enterprise employs thousands of teammates across numerous hospitals and care locations.
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