Job Information
CaroMont Health Clinical Pharmacist - Emergency Dept in Gastonia, North Carolina
About CaroMont Health:
CaroMont Regional Medical Center was ranked #1 in the Charlotte region, and #3 in the state by Business North Carolina in 2021. This Best Hospital List conducts data-centered research to determine which medical centers are most successful at their fundamental goal: providing quality care for patients.
In Spring 2023, The Leapfrog Group awarded CaroMont Regional Medical Center its twelfth Grade “A” for Hospital Safety. To date, the hospital has more Leapfrog Group Hospital Safety Grade “A” awards than any other hospital in the Charlotte region. CaroMont Regional Medical Center is on the Straight "A" distinction list, which is given to any hospital that has five or more "A" grades in a row.
Job Summary: Performs a wide variety of duties to help meet the pharmaceutical needs of the organization and its patients focusing on management of emergency department patients. Provides medication-related information to physicians, staff, and community. Serves as a liaison to assigned patient care areas with responsibility for outcomes including patient satisfaction and quality measures. Mentors and educates pharmacy staff, residents, and students in area(s) of specialty. Coordinates delivery of pharmaceutical care within the assigned specialty by serving as the subject matter expert for order sets, patient care protocols, policy development / revision, and multidisciplinary rounds.
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in pharmacy from a recognized college or university
Current NC pharmacy license required; Doctor of Pharmacy degree preferred.
Completion of accredited PGY1 residency program or 5 years of equivalent clinical experience required; emergency medicine specialty residency preferred.
Board certification required within 12 months of hire.
Clinical Pharmacist Practitioner (CPP) required after at least 6 months in the position with successful credentialing through the medical staff / NCBOP. Must meet ASHP preceptor criteria.
Excellent communication and teaching skills.
Thorough knowledge of pharmacy terminology, procedures, and policies.
Knowledge of quality measures.
Considerable skill in performing pharmacy procedures
Considerable ability to communicate effectively with multidisciplinary team members
Maintains active BLS, ACLS, and PALS certification.
Occasional exposure to hazardous chemicals.
EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability
