3rd Shift Emergency Department Clinical Pharmacist 7 on 7 off Nights

Cape Fear Valley Health; Fayetteville (NC); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Cape Fear Valley Health seeks a skilled clinical pharmacist at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center in Fayetteville, NC. The role focuses on clinical rounding, dosing consults, and medication safety within a high-volume hospital setting.

Responsibilities include evaluating orders, preparing/dispersing medications, and mentoring PGY1/PGY2 residents and PharmD students while advancing pharmacotherapy services and patient care quality across the health system.

Qualifications

• Doctor of Pharmacy degree required.
• Licensed by NC Board of Pharmacy or eligible to become licensed.
• ASHP PGY1 residency or PGY2 preferred.
• Acute care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive patient medication order evaluation for dosing, interactions, and compatibility.
• Prepare and dispense medication orders per physician requests following policies.
• Participate in antibiotic stewardship reviews and pharmacokinetics consults.
• Supervise and mentor residents, students, and pharmacy learners.
• Develop and implement quality improvement measures to improve patient care and staff efficiency.

Skills

Clinical pharmacology

Communication skills

Drug knowledge

Independence

Time management

Education

PharmD / Doctor of Pharmacy

Job description

**Facility**Cape Fear Valley Medical Center**Location**Fayetteville, North Carolina**Department**Pharmacy**Job Family**Professional**Work Shift**Nights (United States of America)**Summary**Responsible for demonstrating clinical and operational knowledge and expertise as it relates to assessment, treatment, and care of patients. The clinical pharmacist will be expected to implement and maintain clinical rounding services. Complete medication orders and target medication dosing consults for their designated teams. Assist with orienting and training new employees and will provide opportunities for the development, evaluation and advancement of residents and students by serving as a preceptor.# **Major Job Functions**The following is a summary of the major essential functions of this job. The incumbent may perform other duties, both major and minor, that are not mentioned below. In addition, specific functions may change from time to time:* Perform comprehensive patient medication order evaluation, check for problems with dosages, interactions and incompatibilities* Prepare and dispense medication orders per physician request according to established policies, procedures and protocols* Reviews/interprets culture and susceptibility data for antibiotic appropriateness and recommends changes as necessary* Assist with pharmacokinetics consult services and drug dosing per organizational protocols* Detect and report suspected adverse drug reactions and medication errors accurately and in a timely manner set by medication safety pharmacist* Document all clinical activities and interventions accurately and completely* Performance demonstrates efforts to improve patient satisfaction, lower costs, improve quality, and promote safety* Develop working relationships with pharmacists, attending physicians, medical residents, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, nurses and other health care team members* Create sustainable rounding schedule to provide clinical pharmacy services to patients as part of the medical team* Perform work within specific time frames and adapt positively to frequent interruptions and changes in workload and/or work schedule* Demonstrate sound professional judgment consistent with clinical/academic background* Functions as a supervisor of residents, students and co-workers* Maintain professional development requirements set by ASHP to be a qualified preceptor* Develop and implement quality improvement measures to improve patient care and staff efficiency* Precepts, evaluates and serves as a mentor to pharmacy learners including PGY1/PGY2 pharmacy residents and PharmD students* Other duties as assigned# **Minimum Qualifications**The following qualifications, or equivalents, are the minimum requirements necessary to perform the essential functions of this job:## **Education and Formal Training**:* Doctor of Pharmacy Degree required* Licensed Pharmacist by North Carolina Board of Pharmacy (NCBOP) required **OR** eligible to become licensed by NCBOP required* Board Certification preferred## **Work Experience**:* 1 year of post-graduate training (i.e. ASHP-Accredited PGY1 Residency) or equivalent clinical experience required* PGY2 in an acute care setting or equivalent practice experience or PGY1 Residency plus 3 years of clinical experience preferred## **Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required**:* Proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking the English language* Good communication skills, both oral and written* Interpersonal skills that promote cooperative peer behavior* Knowledge of drugs and how they act and interact* Knowledge of Pharmacy laws (state and national)* Ability to work independently with minimal supervision* Ability to organize and prioritize work assignments and ensure pharmacy services are provided in a timely manner based on team responsibilities that are reflected by peer benchmarking and set by clinical services manager* Punctual and dependable; reports to work as scheduled; fulfills on-call obligations per prearranged schedule; absenteeism and tardiness are within policy guidelines## **Physical Requirements**:* Ability to see and read physician orders, medication labels, etc.* Manual dexterity to use computer and typewriter, compound prescriptions and IV admixtures* Ability to communicate effectively with co-workers and patients**Required Licenses and Certifications**Pharmacist - NC Board Of PharmacyCape Fear Valley Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender IdentityFor exceptional healthcare come to Cape Fear Valley Health where caring employees are committed to integrity, patient-centeredness and excellence throughout the entire healthcare process. At Cape Fear Valley Health, our goal is to improve the quality of every life we touch. Our diverse team of doctors, nurses and staff work together to create a better experience for every patient, every time.Cape Fear Valley is a 950-bed, 8-hospital regional health system, the 8th largest in North Carolina, with more than 1 million inpatient and outpatients annually. A private not-for-profit organization with over 7,000 employees and 850 physicians. Our employees and physicians proudly serve a seven-county region of southeastern North Carolina, including Fayetteville, Fort Bragg, Hope Mills, Raeford, Lumberton, Elizabethtown, Clinton, Lillington, Dunn and beyond. Our medical facilities include Cape Fear Valley Medical Center, Highsmith-Rainey Specialty Hospital, Cape Fear Valley Rehabilitation Center, Behavioral Health Care, Bladen County Hospital, Hoke Hospital, Central Harnett Hospital, Betsy Johnson Hospital, as well as more than 60 medical offices and specialty care clinics spread throughout the Cape Fear region.