Clinical Pharmacist - Critical Care/Emergency Medicine (Evenings)

UNC HEALTH; West Virginia; On-site; USD 71,000 - 102,000; Full time

Job summary

UNC Rex Healthcare is seeking a Clinical Pharmacist to provide direct patient care to adult critical care populations in MSICU, NSICU, CSICU, CICU and ED during the 2nd shift (1300-2130). The role involves multidisciplinary collaboration, precepting residents, and addressing clinical needs across Rex IP Pharmacy.

Qualified candidates will have PharmD or BS Pharmacy, NC licensure, and ideally board certification in CC or EM pharmacy.

Qualifications

• PharmD or BS Pharmacy Degree.
• Active pharmacist licensure with the NC Board of Pharmacy and licensure within 6 months of orientation.
• Board certification in Critical Care or Emergency Medicine preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess data and prescribed therapies to provide pharmaceutical care interventions.
• Provide pharmacokinetic management for patients.
• Support inpatient nursing units with pharmaceutical care.
• Provide drug information to clinicians.
• Counsel patients and families on pharmacy care and lifestyle changes.
• Report adverse drug events and medication errors.
• Participate in code Blue events and quality improvements.
• Represent the department on committees and projects.

Skills

Pharmacokinetic management

Precepting students

Drug information

Counseling patients

Education

PharmD or BS Pharmacy Degree

Job 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 Rex Healthcare's Pharmacy Team has an immediate opening for a highly motivated individual interested in providing patient care to our adult critical care patient population. This individual will serve as a member of the critical care team and emergency medicine teams, and will provide direct patient care for patients in the MSICU, NSICU, CSICU, CICU, and ED during our 2nd shift (1300-2130).

The Clinical Pharmacist will work in a multidisciplinary environment alongside our inpatient care teams. This individual is able to precept students and residents in the PGY1 and PGY2 pharmacy residency programs. In addition, this person will work closely with other members of the Department of Pharmacy to address any needs that might arise and that require this person's qualifications and/or expertise.

Hiring Manager: Farehaa Hussain, PharmD, MSHA - Clinical Pharmacist Coordinator. Email: [e-mail]

Responsibilities

• Assess relevant patient data, in conjunction with prescribed therapies, and make appropriate pharmaceutical care interventions
• Provide pharmacokinetic management
• Provide pharmacist support to inpatient nursing units
• Provide drug information to clinicians
• Counsel patients and appropriate family members regarding pharmaceutical care issues and lifestyle modifications
• Adverse Drug Event and Medication Error Reporting
• Code Blue participation
• Participation in research and quality improvement initiatives
• Representation on hospital or departmental committees
• Adhere to federal, state, local and institutional policies, procedures, standards and regulations

The designation of Board Certified Critical Care or Emergency Medicine Pharmacist (BCCCP or BCEMP) and completion of a PGY1 and PGY2 residency or an equivalent level of pharmacy experience are preferred.

UNC Rex clinical pharmacy services provide decentralized, comprehensive and high-quality care for patients across all areas of Rex. The clinical pharmacy staff are comprised of almost 40 individuals who are involved in numerous quality improvement initiatives, precept students and residents and represent our patients' best interests across the health system.

• Professional Development opportunities include:
• Free continuing education
• Initial BPS certification or equivalent certification reimbursement
• Training programs for preceptor development
• Career and leadership classes through online learning modules
• Tuition reimbursement to further career-related education

Other Information

Education Requirements:

PharmD or BS Pharmacy Degree

Licensure/Certification Requirements:

Active pharmacist licensure with the NC Board of Pharmacy or obtainable before initiation of employment. Recent graduates of ACPE-accredited colleges/schools of pharmacy may fill this role while pending initial pharmacist licensure, but are subject to limitations mandated by the NC Board of Pharmacy and must obtain licensure within 6 months of orientation or sooner if required for operations.

Professional Experience Requirements:

No prior experience required.

Knowledge/Skills/and Abilities Requirements:

Job Details

Legal Employer: NCHEALTH

Entity: UNC REX Healthcare

Organization Unit: Rex IP Pharmacy

Work Type: Full Time

Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00

Salary Range: $51.50 - $74.01 per hour (Hiring Range)

Pay offers are determined by experience and internal equity

Work Assignment Type: Onsite

Work Schedule: Evening Job

Location of Job: US:NC:Raleigh

Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: Yes

This position is employed by NC Health (Rex Healthcare, Inc., d/b/a NC Health), a private, fully-owned subsidiary of UNC Heath Care System. This is not a State employed position.

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.

UNC Health makes reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as applicants and employees with disabilities. All interested applicants are invited to apply for career opportunities. Please email [e-mail] if you need a reasonable accommodation to search and/or to apply for a career opportunity.