What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pharmacist - Clinical Practitioner position at Blue Ridge Community Health Services?
Blue Ridge Health is currently seeking a Pharmacist - Clinical Practitioner to be part of our Pharmacy Team in Clyde, NC.
What We Offer You:
- A competitive benefits plan, including Medical, Dental and Vision
- Company sponsored life insurance and short and long-term disability coverage
- 403(b) retirement account with company matching
- Supplemental accident insurance available
- 9 paid holidays per year
- PTO and Personal Day accrual, starting day 1 - (We value a work-life balance!)
- Flexible Schedules Available
What You'll Do:
The Clinical Pharmacist Practitioner (CPP) provides both clinical and non-clinical pharmacy services for Blue Ridge Health, including the implementation, integration, and delivery of clinical services as well as the appropriate dispensing of medications. Responsibilities include:
- Supports workflow for processing/verification of prescriptions/medication, provide counseling, and serves as a clinical resource to providers.
- Reviews prescriptions for appropriateness with current therapy, allergies, adverse drug effects, cost, and other concomitant conditions prior to dispensing.
- Maintains professional competency, and maintains compliance with all State and Federal laws, including the 340B program.
- Educates Doctor of Pharmacy students in an experiential setting.
- Provides clinical pharmacy services to patients of Blue Ridge Health.
- Facilitates the development, implementation, and continuous quality improvement of pharmacy clinical services throughout Blue Ridge Health.
- Assist with pharmacists’ and provider development and education.
What We're Looking For:
- Pharm.D. degree required.
- Eligible to obtain Clinical Pharmacist Practitioner Certification required
- Pharmacy residency preferred.
- Certification/Licensure Specific Requirements:
Licensed in NC by the North Carolina Board of Pharmacy
Board Certification preferred - Must be able to read and generate written medical communication and documentation.
- Ability to communicate effectively with staff, patients, providers, peers, supervisor or other collaborative community agencies.
- Ability to communicate any real or potential clinic problems to appropriate risk management staff.
- Builds a positive work environment by working cooperatively within department and with other areas through teamwork, interpersonal skills, and personal improvement/initiative.
- Strong interest in working with an interdisciplinary healthcare team and culturally diverse patient population
About Blue Ridge Health:
At Blue Ridge Health our mission is to improve Health, inspire Hope, and advance Healing through access to Compassionate, Affordable, and Quality Care. We are seeking individuals with a passion for creating an exceptional patient and client care experience to join our team! We are a nonprofit system of Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) that works closely with communities to meet the ever-changing medical and behavioral healthcare needs of individuals throughout WNC.
We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.