Clinical Pharmacist

Novant Health; Wilmington (NC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Novant Health in Wilmington, NC is seeking a Clinical Pharmacist to optimize medication regimens and support hospital quality initiatives. The role emphasizes education for clinical staff and active participation in policy development for efficient operations.

You will precept students/residents and collaborate with a dynamic team across facilities, with a commitment to high-quality patient care in a teaching hospital setting.

Qualifications

• Pharmacy degree required; PharmD preferred.
• Current state licensure or start within 30 days.
• Board certification or equivalent must be obtained within 2 years.
• Ability to travel to multiple facilities as needed.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other providers to optimize regimens.
• Support hospital performance on national quality indicators, esp. admission meds.
• Provide educational in-services to clinical staff.
• Develop policies to improve departmental operations and workflow.
• Participate in at least one department or hospital committee.
• Precept pharmacy students or residents to support clinical training.

Skills

Clinical pharmacy

Interprofessional

Teaching/Precepting

Committee involvement

Travel to facilities

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy

FPGEC Certification

PharmD (preferred)

Job description

What We Offer

Clinical Pharmacist Opportunity

Location: Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center (NH NHRMC)

Work Schedule: Day and evening shift hours with rotating weekends

About the Facility

• 800+ bed teaching community hospital
• 9th largest health system in North Carolina
• Comprehensive Stroke Center & Level II Trauma Center
• Critical Care Capacity:
  • 54 ICU beds (MICU, CCU, NSICU, STICU, CVICU)
  • 100-bed Emergency Department
• Specialized services include:
  • Women’s & Children’s Center (Level II NICU & PICU)
  • Inpatient Rehabilitation & Psychiatry Units
  • Oncology Center

Why Wilmington, NC?

Live and work where others vacation:

• Coastal community of ~125,000 residents
• Year-round outdoor activities: boating, golf, fishing, tennis, biking, and more
• Vibrant historic downtown with excellent restaurants, entertainment, and cultural arts
• Fast-growing region with a welcoming community and high quality of life

What You’ll Do

Position Responsibilities

• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare providers to optimize medication regimens using evidence-based medicine and standards of care.
• Support hospital performance on national quality indicators, with a strong focus on the admission medication process.
• Provide educational in-services to clinical staff.
• Develop policies and processes to enhance departmental operations and workflow efficiency.
• Participate in at least one departmental or hospital committee.
• Precept pharmacy students and/or residents, contributing to clinical education and training.

Role Breakdown

• Direct patient care: 60%
• Order verification & distribution: 20%
• Education: 15%
• Administrative duties: 5%

What We’re Looking For

• Education: 4 Year / Bachelors Degree, required. Bachelor's Degree in Pharmacy, Foreign Pharmacy Graduate Equivalency Committee (FPGEC) Certification.
  • PharmD, preferred.
• Experience: Postgraduate year 1 residency or fellowship OR two years of experience as a registered pharmacist in health system pharmacy. Oncology experience preferred for oncology roles, required.
  • For Infectious Diseases/Antimicrobial Stewardship roles: ASHP - accredited PGY2 Infectious Disease residency OR minimum of 2 years of equivalent clinical pharmacy experience in infectious diseases/antimicrobial stewardship, required.
• Licensure/Certification: Current Pharmacy licensure in appropriate state(s) or must be completed within 30 days of start date by either examination or reciprocity, required.
  • Board of Pharmacy Specialties Certification or other approved certification must be obtained and continuously maintained within 2 years of start date as applicable to the role, required.
• Additional Skills (required): Other duties as outlined in Novant Health and facility specific policies and procedures. Ability to drive/travel to multiple facilities/locations as needed. Ability to work as part of a high performing, change ready and resilient team.

Why Choose Novant Health?

At Novant Health, we believe remarkable care starts with compassion for our patients, our communities, and each other. We value belonging, courage, personal growth, and teamwork, creating a space where everyone is respected, supported, and safe to show up as their full selves.

Job Opening ID

168104