Clinical Pharmacist / Pharmacy / Full Time

Summary of Performance Expectations:

Works on a team with other clinical pharmacists. Serves as a preceptor, mentor and role model for pharmacy students and PGY1 pharmacy residents. Provides therapeutic drug monitoring, dosing consultation and the clinical evaluation of drug regimens to ensure safe and optimized drug therapy. Stresses the reduction and elimination of adverse drug events. Counsels patients and family members on appropriate medication use. Supports initiatives outlined by Clinical Pharmacy Manager to support clinical pharmacy services and the pharmacy department as a whole. Serves on hospital and medical staff committees as assigned. Participates in team meetings and rounds. Serves as a resource for drug information to physicians, pharmacists, nurses, healthcare professionals, and the public. Dispenses medications as needed, and helps in the maintenance of inventory, records, files and references.

Education and Credentials:

Required:

Doctor of Pharmacy or BS Pharmacy Degree and currently licensed as a pharmacist in North Carolina.

Preferred:

Doctor of Pharmacy; PGY1 residency plus three years of clinical pharmacy experience; Board Certification

Work Experience:

Required:

Completion of ASHP-accredited PGY1 residency or equivalent clinical experience.

Preferred:

PGY1 residency plus three years of clinical pharmacy experience.

About Catawba Valley Medical Center

COMPREHENSIVE, ACCESSIBLE HEALTHCARE SERVICES IN THE CATAWBA VALLEY

As the region’s largest not-for-profit community hospital, we exist to heal and comfort patients, to promote and foster a healthier community, and to ensure access to healthcare to all who need it - regardless of ability to pay. With a wide array of medical specialties, our skilled nurses and providers are trained to treat virtually any type of injury or illness, providing high-quality, easily accessible healthcare close to home.

Our mission: Exceptional Healthcare. Every Person. Every Time.

At A Glance

• Region’s only level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)
• Women’s Choice Award winner for America’s Best 100 Hospitals for Patient Experience for six consecutive years
• American College of Surgeons Accredited Comprehensive Community Cancer Center

HIGH LEVEL OF TECHNICAL CARE FROM MEDICAL EXPERTS

Catawba Valley Medical Center offers a wide range of services from experienced medical specialists capable of addressing virtually any healthcare concern. Our current hospital holds 258 beds and serves the five-county Hickory area. Through our skilled medical practitioners and our highly trained staff, we strive to provide the highest level of medical expertise using the latest, state-of-the-art technology available.

One of our goals at Catawba Valley Medical Center is to provide seamless care between your primary care provider and our hospital. Being a part of a vast healthcare network allows for easier and more efficient communication between local physicians, medical specialists and our hospital. No one should have to travel far for the expert level medical treatment they need. We work with a plethora of medical specialists capable of diagnosing, treating and operating on a wide variety of conditions.