Responsible for demonstrating clinical and operational knowledge and expertise as it relates to assessment, treatment, and care of patients. Lead, monitor, and supervise pharmacists within their team to achieve goals that contribute to the growth of their team and provided services. Will also be expected to implement and maintain clinical rounding services.
Complete medication orders and consults for their designated teams. Assist with orienting and training new employees, and will provide opportunities for the development, evaluation, and advancement of residents and students by serving as a preceptor. Major Job FunctionsThe following is a summary of the major essential functions of this job.
The incumbent may perform other duties, both major and minor, that are not mentioned below. In addition, specific functions may change from time to time:Prepares and dispenses medication orders per physician request according to established policies, procedures, and protocolsReviews/interprets culture and susceptibility data for antibiotic appropriateness and recommends changes as necessaryAssist with pharmacokinetics consult services and drug dosing per organizational protocolDetects and reports suspected adverse drug reactions and medication errors accurately and in a timely mannerCreates a sustainable rounding schedule to provide clinical pharmacy services to patientsPrecepts, evaluates, and serves as a mentor to pharmacy learners including PGY1/PGY2 pharmacy residents and PharmD studentsDevelops and implements quality improvement measures to improve patient care and staff efficiencyEnsures pharmacy services are provided in a timely manner based on team responsibilities that are reflected by peer bench-marking and set by clinical services managerFacilitates the development and implementation of evidence-based treatment guidelines, protocols, formulary changes, and critical pathways as approved by the appropriate committeesOther duties as assignedMinimum QualificationsThe following qualifications, or equivalents, are the minimum requirements necessary to perform the essential functions of this job:Education and Formal Training: Doctor of Pharmacy requiredLicensed as a pharmacist by the North Carolina Board of Pharmacy (NCBOP) OR immediate eligibility for board certification within 6 months OR subject area expertise as demonstrated by 10 years of clinical experience in designated area (e.g. pharmacotherapy (BCPS), cardiology (BCCP), critical care (BCCCP)) requiredPGY2 in an acute care setting or equivalent practice experience OR PGY1 Residency plus 3 years of clinical experience preferredWork
3 years clinical practice experience after obtaining a Doctor of Pharmacy degree or completion of ASHP residency requiredPrevious Infectious Disease experience preferredPrevious experience in data collection and analysis preferredKnowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required: Proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking the English languageGood communication skills, both oral and writtenInterpersonal skills that promote cooperative peer behaviorKnowledge of drugs and how they act and interactKnowledge of Pharmacy laws (state and national)Physical
Ability to see and read physician orders, medication labels, etc. Manual dexterity to use computer and typewriter, compound prescriptions and IV admixturesAbility to communicate effectively with co-workers and patientsRequired Licenses and CertificationsPharmacist - NC Board Of PharmacyCape Fear Valley Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity