Emory Healthcare·Atlanta, Georgia
Acts as a clinical expert in specialty practice areas to assess and evaluate drug therapy and provide recommendations. Serves as a preceptor for students and residents while acting as a resource for other pharmacists.
Overview Emory Healthcare is an academic medical center with a high acuity patient population.
Our pharmacy staff work side by side with our fellow health care providers creating an interdisciplinary team approach to patient care.
The Pharmacy at Emory’s goal is to provide patient- and-family centered medication management to the patients we serve and defining a new standard of care for humankind.
Non-management positions - schedule may include weekend on-call requirements.
Description
Functions as a clinical expert in a specialty practice area (e.g. oncology, transplant, critical care, and/or nutrition support). Assesses and evaluation drug therapy and makes recommendations as appropriate. Serves as a preceptor for students and residents and serves as a resource for pharmacists advancing their clinical skills.
Graduate of accredited school of pharmacy. Eligible for Georgia Licensure. Candidate is required to be licensed in Georgia prior to official start date. ASHP-ACCREDITED PGY1 and PGY 2 residencies or equivalent experience. BPS certified preferred. Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification in accordance with the American Heart Association required. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS (Medium): 20-50 lbs; 0-33% of the work day (occasionally); 11-25 lbs, 34-66% of the workday (frequently); 01-10 lbs, 67-100% of the workday (constantly); Lifting 50 lbs max; Carrying of objects up to 25 lbs; Occasional to frequent standing & walking, Occasional sitting, Close eye work (computers, typing, reading, writing), Physical demands may vary depending on assigned work area and work tasks. ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS: Factors affecting environment conditions may vary depending on the assigned work area and tasks. Environmental exposures include, but are not limited to: Blood-borne pathogen exposure Bio-hazardous waste Chemicals/gases/fumes/vapors Communicable diseases Electrical shock, Floor Surfaces, Hot/Cold Temperatures, Indoor/Outdoor conditions, Latex, Lighting, Patient care/handling injuries, Radiation, Shift work, Travel may be required. Use of personal protective equipment, including respirators, environmental conditions may vary depending on assigned work area and work tasks. Additional Details Emory is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law. Emory Healthcare is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. Please contact Emory Healthcare’s Human Resources at careers@emoryhealthcare.org. Please note that one week's advance notice is preferred.
Requires a degree from an accredited school of pharmacy and Georgia licensure. Must have completed ASHP-accredited PGY1 and PGY2 residencies and hold BLS certification.
Market context
In Georgia, pharmacy roles in heart and vascular settings are typically competitive because employers look for advanced clinical training, an active Georgia pharmacist license, and experience with the relevant patient population. Demand is often strongest where medication management is closely tied to specialty care and interdisciplinary teams. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save time, then confirm your residency or fellowship background aligns with the specialty before applying.