"Pharmacist - Emergency Medicine - 7 on 7 off Evenings (227)"

To provide patient-focused pharmacy services including monitoring of therapy, interventions, basic pharmacokinetics, education and medication distribution. To support the mission, activities and programs of the division, department and the Hospital.

Participate in clinical care for the boarder patient population. Collaborate with the admitting care team to obtain prior to admission medication histories and ensuring both accurate and safe ordering/dispensing of appropriate home medications or formulary alternatives.

Participate in bedside emergency patient care (strokes, traumas and other medical emergencies).

Assisting with clinical advancement and future growth opportunities for the pharmacy team.

Performs other duties and provides patient care in other clinical areas as assigned.

Key Duties & Responsibilities:

• Accurately assesses the appropriateness of each medication as it is prescribed based on the patient's diagnosis, condition, allergies, and medication history; reviewing for adverse drug reactions and drug interactions. Promotes rational medication therapy by evaluating all orders in the context of current literature, UAB medication evaluations and the UAB Formulary, contacting the physician or healthcare professional and making recommendation for changes when appropriate.
• Actively monitors patient specific response to prescribed therapies; reviewing potential adverse drug reactions and drug interactions to optimize therapy. Re-evaluates prescribed therapy and makes recommendations for changes when appropriate.
• Actively documents patient's medication history profile; notifying appropriate physician or healthcare professional as to any issues regarding compliance or medication therapy regimen.
• Assures responsible distribution of medications for administration in assigned area of coverage. Triages orders to meet immediate patient care needs.
• Provides drug information to patients and family members, physicians, pharmacists, nurses and other health care professionals. Shares clinical observations and new information from medical/pharmaceutical literature in order to positively impact the optimal use of medications.
• Supports educational programs of the division and the department by mentoring pharmacy students and/or pharmacy residents.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy required. Work experience may NOT substitute for education requirement. Currently licensed or eligible to be licensed as a Licensed Pharmacist by the Alabama Board of Pharmacy (ALBOP) required.

Compensation: Pay Range: $104,045.00 - $169,075.00 / year. Benefits available for eligible positions include: 100% tuition assistance, wellness initiatives, generous paid time off, paid parental leave, Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligible employer, plus more. In addition to our many benefits and perks, UAB Medicine provides a variety of resources to support employees both personally and professionally.

Work with the Best at UAB Medicine: UAB Medicine is Alabama's largest single-site employer and operates over 1,200 beds and over 200 clinics in Birmingham, Alabama. When you become part of UAB Medicine, you join a nationally ranked academic medical center committed to education and advancing medical science through research.