Per Diem Inpatient Pharmacist: Optimize Med Therapy

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

Job summary

UNC Health, based in Chapel Hill, NC, seeks a Per Diem Pharmacist for its inpatient operations to optimize medication use and ensure safe drug distribution across the UNC Medical Center. The role emphasizes patient counseling and collaboration with clinical teams.

Candidates must hold PharmD or BS Pharmacy and be eligible for licensure in North Carolina. No prior experience is required for recent graduates, who must obtain licensure within six months of orientation.

Qualifications

• PharmD or BS Pharmacy Degree.
• Active pharmacist licensure with the NC Board of Pharmacy or obtainable before initiation of employment.
• Recent graduates 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.

Responsibilities

• Receives prescriptions, interprets prescriptions, and reviews the patient's medication profile/history. Clarifies incomplete, inaccurate, or contraindicated prescriptions with the prescriber, nurse, or other health professional, as appropriate. Identifies and intervenes on problems related to the medication needs of the patient.
• Utilizes and analyzes patient data to provide optimal drug therapy recommendations. Assesses the patient's medication therapy regimen and makes appropriate clinical interventions with the provider. Performs protocol-driven clinical services such as IV to oral dosing, stewardship activities, etc
• Compares and dispenses medications including sterile products using standard formulas, processes and procedures as required.
• Complies with the medication formulary, and therapeutic substitution and other programs designed to optimize drug therapy while minimizing cost as required.
• Completes required documentation such as notations in the medical record, controlled substances documentation, cash register reconciliation, competency, etc. as required.
• Counsels patients and appropriate family members regarding pharmaceutical care issues as requested or required.
• Directs workflow of the shift and supervises pharmacy technicians, students, and/or volunteers present during that shift.
• Adheres to federal, state, local and institutional policies, procedures, standards and regulations.
• Identifies and participates in process improvement opportunities.
• Precepts students, residents and participates in training new pharmacy staff as required.

Education

PharmD or BS Pharmacy Degree

Job description

UNC Health, based in Chapel Hill, NC, seeks a Per Diem Pharmacist for its inpatient operations to optimize medication use and ensure safe drug distribution across the UNC Medical Center. The role emphasizes patient counseling and collaboration with clinical teams.

Candidates must hold PharmD or BS Pharmacy and be eligible for licensure in North Carolina. No prior experience is required for recent graduates, who must obtain licensure within six months of orientation.