LVAD Clinical Pharmacist - Heart Failure/Transplant

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

Job summary

UNC Health is seeking a highly motivated Pharmacist Practitioner to join the LVAD Program at UNC Medical Center in Chapel Hill. The CPP will provide clinical support to the LVAD team, manage medications and transitions of care, and contribute to education and scholarly activities within UNC Hospitals and the Eshelman School of Pharmacy.

Required: Doctor of Pharmacy, NC licensure as a Pharmacist; PGY2 cardiology/transplant or ambulatory care preferred; 3–5 years LVAD experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Completion of a PGY2 specialty residency preferred.
• Three to five years of practice with LVADs preferred.
• Board Certification in Cardiology, Transplant, Ambulatory Care or Pharmacotherapy preferred.

Responsibilities

• Builds a clinical practice in LVAD care collaborating with physicians and providers.
• Manages medications, titration, anticoagulation, iron deficiency, infections and volume management.
• Educates patients, families, and staff on treatment plans, labs, and guideline updates.
• Precepts pharmacy students and residents; participates in scholarly activities.
• Leads quality improvement initiatives and develops new programs within the clinic/department.
• Supports transitions of care between hospital and ambulatory settings.

Skills

LVAD knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy

Job description

UNC Health is seeking a highly motivated Pharmacist Practitioner to join the LVAD Program at UNC Medical Center in Chapel Hill. The CPP will provide clinical support to the LVAD team, manage medications and transitions of care, and contribute to education and scholarly activities within UNC Hospitals and the Eshelman School of Pharmacy.

Required: Doctor of Pharmacy, NC licensure as a Pharmacist; PGY2 cardiology/transplant or ambulatory care preferred; 3–5 years LVAD experience preferred.