Staff Pharmacist, Specialty Pharmacy Services

JOB SUMMARY: Work as a member of the Specialty Pharmacy Team to provide pharmaceutical care to patients receiving oncology specialty medications. This pharmacist will be an active participant in growth initiatives across the spectrum. Interdisciplinary engagement and establishment of new service lines is within the scope of this position and this pharmacist will contribute to the care of all specialty patient populations. The pharmacist will provide education to specialty patients. In the pharmacy, this pharmacist will facilitate efficient drug distribution and preparation of medications to patients served. This pharmacist will assist in managing the activities of a team of pharmacy technicians, verify orders, serve as a drug information resource for patients, nurses and medical staff, and maintain skills and knowledge by attending required educational in-services and skills development classes. This pharmacist will also participate in quality improvement and strategic planning activities which promote optimal patient care, teamwork, and shared key values.

Position Highlights:

• Staff Pharmacist, Specialty Pharmacy Services
• Full-Time, 1st shift, Monday-Friday
• Winston Campus

What We Offer:

• Day 1 Health Coverage: Choose from either copay or HSA-eligible health insurance options with coverage starting on your first day of work. 
• Generous PTO: Accrual starts at 25 days/year, to be used for vacations, sickness, holidays, and personal matters. 
• Wellness Incentives: Up to $1,350/year in wellness incentives through our LiveWELL program.
• Parental Benefits: Six weeks paid birthing-mother maternity leave & four weeks paid parental leave for non-birthing parents. 
• Retirement: Up to 7% employer-paid retirement contributions.

How You’ll Impact Patient care:

Your responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

• Process medication orders and prescriptions from physicians and nurses.
• Supervise technicians to ensure timely and accurate medication dispensing, optimizing staff utilization.
• Deliver pharmaceutical care for optimal patient outcomes.
• Contribute to quality improvement efforts through teamwork.
• Continuously update and document skills and knowledge.
• Maintain documentation for compliance with standards and regulations.
• Set personal goals to support departmental objectives.
• Provide age-appropriate care following guidelines.
• Foster a cooperative work environment through effective communication and teamwork.

What You Will Need:

• Graduate of an accredited School of Pharmacy with a B.S. in Pharmacy or Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) is required.
• Current state pharmacist license in good standing through North Carolina Board of Pharmacy is required.

Nice To Have (Not Required):

• Completion of an ASHP-accredited PGY1 residency or equivalent clinical experience.
• Clinical Pharmacist Practitioner (CPP) or application for licensure will be initiated following employment.
• Board certification or advanced credentialing (e.g. BCACP, BCPS, CDE) is preferred.

Where You Will Work:

• Working in healthcare in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, is a rewarding and dynamic experience. This vibrant city is home to renowned healthcare institutions making it a hub for medical professionals and healthcare innovation.
• As a healthcare professional in Winston-Salem, you’ll have the opportunity to provide top-notch care to a diverse and engaged community. The healthcare industry here is characterized by a commitment to patient-centered care, cutting-edge medical research, and a collaborative spirit among healthcare providers.
• Winston-Salem offers a high quality of life with a cost of living that’s lower than in many other major cities. You’ll find a thriving arts and culture scene, beautiful parks, and a strong sense of community. The city’s commitment to healthcare extends beyond the hospital walls, with initiatives aimed at improving public health and wellness.
• Whether you’re drawn to clinical care, research, or administration, working in healthcare in Winston-Salem, NC, allows you to be part of a healthcare environment that values excellence, compassion, and the well-being of the community. Join us in contributing to the health and vitality of Winston-Salem, where healthcare is not just a profession but a calling.

Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist is a pre-eminent academic health system based in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist is part of Advocate Health, which is headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, and is the fifth-largest nonprofit health system in the United States, created from the combination of Atrium Health and Advocate Aurora Health. Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist’s two main components are an integrated clinical system – anchored by Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center, an 885-bed tertiary-care hospital in Winston-Salem – that includes Brenner Children’s Hospital, five community hospitals, more than 300 primary and specialty care locations and more than 2,700 physicians; and Wake Forest School of Medicine, the academic core of Atrium Health Enterprise and a recognized leader in experiential medical education and groundbreaking research that includes Wake Forest Innovations, a commercialization enterprise focused on advancing health care through new medical technologies and biomedical discovery.

Wake Forest Baptist Health, Wake Forest University School of Medicine and Atrium Health have joined forces in a strategic combination that will enhance care, transform medical education and create economic opportunity for countless lives in North Carolina and beyond. As a part of that combination, the two health systems will be integrating technology and platforms, including our career sites.

This means that although you are applying on the Wake Forest Baptist Health Career Site, you receive communications from the Atrium Health Recruitment Team. Please know that this is an expected process, and thanks in advance for your flexibility.

Mission, Vision and Culture Commitments

Mission

To improve health, elevate hope and advance healing – for all.

Vision

To be the first and best choice for care. 

Culture Commitments

We create a space where all Belong

We Work as One to make great things happen

We earn Trust in all we do

We Innovate to better the now and create the future

We drive for Excellence – always

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