Cardiology Pharmacist (CPP)

UNC REX Healthcare; Durham (NC); Hybrid; USD 76,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

UNC Health in North Carolina is seeking a Pharmacist Practitioner to join the Cardiology Clinic in Chapel Hill, providing clinical support to cardiologists and the multidisciplinary team.

The CPP will focus on hypertension, dyslipidemia, anticoagulation, heart failure and guideline-directed therapy, with opportunities for education, research, and academic appointment.

Qualifications

• Active North Carolina Pharmacist license
• PGY2 specialty residency in Cardiology, Ambulatory Care, Pharmacotherapy or equivalent preferred
• 3–5 years cardiology/ambulatory care experience preferred
• Board Certification in Cardiology or Ambulatory Care or Pharmacotherapy preferred

Responsibilities

• Builds a clinical practice collaborating with physicians to care for clinic patients.
• Educates patients and staff on medication management and guideline updates.
• Precepts UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy students and residents.
• Leads quality improvement initiatives and participates in research/publications.

Skills

Clinical Pharmacy

Cardiology

Hypertension management

Education/Precepting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy

NC Pharmacist license

Board Certification (Cardiology/ Ambulatory Care/ Pharmacotherapy) preferred

Job description

Description

Your passion belongs at UNC Health. Join more than 56,000 teammates working together to improve the health and well‑being of the communities we serve across North Carolina.

Summary:

UNC Hospitals Department of Pharmacy has an immediate opening for a highly motivated pharmacist interested in joining our Cardiology Clinic in Chapel Hill.

The successfulClinicalPharmacistPractitioner (CPP) will play an integral role in the care of patients within the UNCCardiology Clinic at the Eastowne Medical Office Building. This is a multidisciplinary clinic which offers comprehensive services in cardiology.

The CardiologyCPP will serve as an Advanced Practice Provider (APP) on the interdisciplinary health care team and will provide clinical support to cardiologists, other APPs, nurses, and ancillary staff. Within this innovative care model, the CPP will focus on growing pharmacist services in hypertension and dyslipidemia, as well as joining existing CPP colleagues in coverage of cardiometabolic risk reduction, anticoagulation, heart failure and use of associated guideline‑directed medical therapy for cardiovascular disease. As well as support and manage existing and emerging specialty medications and biologics.

The successful candidate will have an opportunity to provide educational mentorship and experiential precepting to pharmacists, Post‑graduate Year 1 (PGY1), and Post‑graduate year 2 (PGY2) Pharmacy residents at UNC hospitals and work closely with medical residents and fellows. Additionally, the CardiologyCPP will work with the Department of Pharmacy and Division of Cardiology to address institutional and departmental related quality improvement initiatives. Academic appointment at the UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy is also available commensurate with experience.

Completion of an PGY2 specialty residency in Cardiology, Ambulatory Care, Pharmacotherapy or other related specialized residency or fellowship or an equivalent level of experience in clinical practice is preferred. Three to five years of practice experience in cardiology or ambulatory care would be strongly preferred. The designation of Board Certification in Cardiology or Ambulatory Care or Pharmacotherapy and/or prior experience as a resident and student preceptor is preferred.

Responsibilities:
1. Clinical Responsibilities: Builds a clinical practice that collaborates with physicians and providers to care for clinic patients. Works closely with clinic physicians and providers to determine appropriate treatment plans. Provides longitudinal dosing and monitoring of appropriate regimens. Aligns daily practice with medication management goals set forth by the institution or pharmacy director, including medication use evaluations and medication reconciliation. Educates patients and families about their treatment plans and subsequent medication management including lab monitoring. Educates staff on guideline updates and practice advancements associated with this patient population. Manages toxicities and adverse effects caused by medication regimens for patients seen in the clinic. Manages transitions of care for patients from the acute to ambulatory care setting and vice versa.
2. Precepting/Teaching/Scholarly activities: Educates UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy students and UNC Medical Center pharmacy residents on experiential rotations. Educates clinic staff on guideline updates and practice advancements. Serves as a standing committee member on select groups of committees within UNC Medical Center and/or Eshelman School of Pharmacy. Designs and implements projects. Conducts research; prepares and submits manuscripts for publication.
3. Leadership: Provides instruction to physicians, nurses, ancillaries, residents and/or students including but not limited to precepting, shadowing, lectures, in‑services and CE. Develops programs/lectures and participates in community outreach programs. Leads quality improvement initiatives.
4. Quality: Engages in continuous quality improvement by identifying and implementing processes for improvement. Consults with management in assessment, problem‑solving, decision‑making, and evaluating clinical/system issues and models of care. Develops new clinical programs or services within the clinic/department to improve patient care.

Other Information

Other information:

Education Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy.

Licensure/Certification Requirements:

• CPP must be a registered Pharmacist and licensed CPP in the state of NC. Credentialing and Privileging must be completed through the appropriate UNC HCS accrediting body as an APP prior to start date.

Professional Experience Requirements:

• North Carolina registered Pharmacist: BS Pharmacy or Pharm D. BPS Certification or Geriatric Certification or ASHP residency program + 2 years of experience
• North Carolina Registered Pharmacist: Pharm D. 3 years experience. 1 certificate program
• North Carolina Registered Pharmacist: BS Pharmacy. 5 years experience. 2 certificate programs

Knowledge/Skills/and Abilities Requirements:

Job Details

Legal Employer: STATE

Entity: UNC Medical Center

Organization Unit: UNCH Pharmacy Ambulatory Clinical Services

Work Type: Full Time

Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00

Salary Range:$55.35 - $79.58 per hour (Hiring Range)

Pay offers are determined by experience and internal equity

Work Assignment Type: Hybrid

Work Schedule: Day Job

Location of Job: US:NC:Durham

Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: Yes

This is a State position employed by UNC Health Care System with UNC Health benefits. If, however, you are presently an employee of another North Carolina agency and currently participate in TSERS or the ORP, you will be eligible to continue participating in those plans at UNC Health.

Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran or political affiliation.

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