Lead Unit-Based Pharmacist

Overview

Northside Hospital is award-winning, state-of-the-art, and continually growing. Constantly expanding the quality and reach of our care to our patients and communities creates even more opportunity for the best healthcare professionals in Atlanta and beyond. Discover all the possibilities of a career at Northside today.

Responsibilities

As part of the Health care team, leads operation and clinical activity of the Pharmacy Staff so as to provide pharmaceutical care. Acts as a professional resource. Serves all patients, including, but not limited to, neonates, pediatrics, adolescent, adults and geriatrics.

 

This is a leadership position with direct oversight of pharmacists on multiple Medical-Surgical units along with assisting with pharmacist scheduling. Additionally this position is involved in multiple interdisciplinary committees, Quality Improvement and preparedness for Joint Commission/Disease-Specific Care certifications. The lead unit-based pharmacists have rotating 12-hr shifts x 3 days per week. Shifts are Monday-Friday with a mix of staffing, clinical and administrative responsibilities.

 

Qualifications

REQUIRED

Graduate of an accredited school of pharmacy.

Active Georgia Pharmacist license.

Two (2) years clinical pharmacy experience.

PREFERRED

ASHP- Accredited Post Graduate Year 1 and 2 Residency or Fellowship or equivalent experience in the specialty area.

Relevant Pharmacy Specialty Board certification is preferred.

Previous management experience.

Work Hours:

7A-7:30P

Weekend Requirements:

Yes