Inpatient Clinical Pharmacist (Per Diem)

UNC REX Healthcare; Chapel Hill (NC); On-site; USD 71,000 - 102,000; Part time

Job summary

UNC Health Care System in Chapel Hill is seeking a per diem Pharmacist for the Inpatient Operations unit at UNC Medical Center. The role involves drug-use optimization, medication dispensing (including sterile products) and patient counseling across shifts.

Eligible candidates hold a PharmD or BS Pharmacy, active NC pharmacist licensure or the ability to obtain it within six months of orientation. Prior experience is not required, with compensation aligned to experience.

Qualifications

• PharmD or BS Pharmacy Degree.
• Active pharmacist licensure with the NC Board of Pharmacy or obtainable before initiation of employment.
• No prior experience required.

Responsibilities

• Receives, interprets prescriptions and reviews patient's medication history; clarifies issues with prescriber or nurse.
• Analyzes patient data to optimize drug therapy and provides clinical interventions with the provider.
• Compounds and dispenses medications including sterile products.
• Adheres to formulary and therapeutic substitutions to optimize therapy and reduce cost.
• Completes documentation in medical records and controlled substances records.
• Counsels patients and families regarding pharmaceutical care issues.
• Directs workflow of the shift and supervises pharmacy technicians and students.
• Adheres to policies and regulations.
• Identifies and participates in process improvement opportunities.
• Precepts students and residents and trains new staff.

Skills

Patient counseling

Pharmacotherapy knowledge

Education

PharmD or BS Pharmacy Degree

Job description

UNC Health Care System in Chapel Hill is seeking a per diem Pharmacist for the Inpatient Operations unit at UNC Medical Center. The role involves drug-use optimization, medication dispensing (including sterile products) and patient counseling across shifts.

Eligible candidates hold a PharmD or BS Pharmacy, active NC pharmacist licensure or the ability to obtain it within six months of orientation. Prior experience is not required, with compensation aligned to experience.