Pediatric Emergency Pharmacist – Evening Shift

UNC Health; United States; On-site; USD 71,000 - 102,000; Full time

Job summary

UNC Health in Chapel Hill, NC is seeking a pediatric pharmacist to provide patient-centered care in the Pediatric Emergency Department and support for Children’s Hospital services. The role supports Hematology/Oncology, Bone Marrow Transplant, Pediatric, Cardiac, Neonatal ICU and more, with evening shifts and a rotating schedule to cover seven days per week.

Qualified candidates must have a PharmD or BS Pharmacy Degree and be licensed in NC or eligible within 6 months; PGY1/PGY2 in pediatrics

Qualifications

• PharmD or BS Pharmacy Degree.
• Active pharmacist licensure with the NC Board of Pharmacy or eligible to obtain licensure within 6 months of orientation.
• Completion of a PGY1 or PGY2 residency in pediatrics or equivalent experience preferred.
• No prior experience required.

Responsibilities

• Ensures timely medication access for service patients; reviews and verifies prescriptions and clarifies issues with prescribers and staff.
• Analyzes patient data to provide optimal drug therapy recommendations and interventions.
• Performs protocol-driven clinical services including dose monitoring and antimicrobial stewardship.
• Compounds and oversees preparation and dispensing of medications, including sterile products.
• Maintains patient profiles in the EMR to facilitate communication.
• Discharges patients with medication reconciliation and counseling as needed.
• Practices medication safety and participates in Code Blue situations for pediatrics.
• Precepts students and residents and trains new staff as required.

Education

PharmD or BS Pharmacy Degree

Job description

UNC Health in Chapel Hill, NC is seeking a pediatric pharmacist to provide patient-centered care in the Pediatric Emergency Department and support for Children’s Hospital services. The role supports Hematology/Oncology, Bone Marrow Transplant, Pediatric, Cardiac, Neonatal ICU and more, with evening shifts and a rotating schedule to cover seven days per week.

Qualified candidates must have a PharmD or BS Pharmacy Degree and be licensed in NC or eligible within 6 months; PGY1/PGY2 in pediatrics