Pharmacist

Mecklenburg County Government; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 118,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Paid holidays

Retirement plan

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Mecklenburg County Government seeks a Pharmacist to dispense prescription medications and provide counseling to clients served by Mecklenburg County Public Health. The role supports pharmaceutical care, maintains pharmacy inventories, and collaborates with nurses and physicians across clinics.

Salary is based on education and experience, with a hiring range of $118,470 to $155,492 per year. Schedule is typically Monday–Friday; some after-hours work may be required.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited school of pharmacy.
• Experience: Minimum of one year of experience.

Responsibilities

• Dispense prescription medications to eligible clients and provide medication counseling.
• Maintain inventories of stock and ensure adequate clinic operations.
• Counsel patients on medication information and interactions.
• Serve as a drug information resource to nursing staff and physicians.
• Assist with data collection for the department and support public health initiatives.

Skills

Pharmacotherapy

340b regulations

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

Pharmacy degree

Tools

EMR systems

Pharmacy software

Job description

Pharmacist

“FollowYour Calling, Find Your Career”

Hiring Range: $118,470.00 - $155,491.88 / year

Application deadline: open until filled

This is an exempt (salary) position.

Pay rates are based on education, skill, experience level and internalequity. Internal equity considerations include an assessment of the applicant’s salary history and qualifications in comparison to the marketrate and requirements for the job.

About Us

At Mecklenburg County, you’ll have the chance to build a career asunique as you are with support, inclusive culture and technology tobecome the best version of you. We’re counting on YOUR unique voice andperspective to help Mecklenburg County Public Health become even better,too. Join us and build an exceptional experience for yourself, anda healthier world for all.

As a member of the Mecklenburg County Public Health team, you will becomea subject matter expert in the public health field. The CDCfoundation explains that “Public health is the science of protecting andimproving the health of people and their communities. This work isachieved by promoting health lifestyles, researching disease and injuryprevention, detecting, preventing, and responding to infectious disease”.

Come be a part of Mecklenburg County’s Public Health department’s visionto “assure the health and safety of our diverse and changing communitytoday and for future generations.”

Position Summary

Dispense prescription medications to clients who are eligible forMecklenburg County services and provide medication counseling asrequested. This position participates in the provision of pharmaceuticalcare and maintains inventories of all stock ordered through the pharmacy.

Location

Clinic Location can vary depending on need.

Schedule: Monday-Friday 8am - pm, Wednesdays 10am - 7pm.

Note: Weekend and after hours work may be required for unplanned contact investigations or public health events.

Essential Functions

• Review orders for drug therapy and monitor therapy for drug choice, dosage, drug interactions, adverse drug reactions, and formulary adherence
• Prepare and dispense medication for patients eligible for and receiving services from Mecklenburg County
• Counsel patients on medication information and interactions
• Serve as a drug information resource to nurses, physicians, and other healthcare workers
• Maintain inventory of medications and order replacements and ensure adequate stock for clinic operations
• Assist with collection of statistical data for the Department
• Assist with the implementation of identified pharmacy initiatives as applicable to the department and additional clinical requests as needed
• Assure compliance with 340b regulations and 340b application/renewal processes
• Participate in public health emergency response activities as needed

Minimum Qualifications

Experience: Minimum of one year of experience

Education

• Graduation from an accredited school of pharmacy

Combinationof relevant education and relevant experience accepted?: N/A

Licenses and Certifications

• Licensed in the state of North Carolina as a Pharmacist or eligible for reciprocity
• May require a valid North Carolina or South Carolina driver's license

Preferred Qualifications

• Immunization certification preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of

• Pharmacotherapy
• 340b and NC Board of Pharmacy regulations
• Guidelines for care according to the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), Division of Public Health Agreement Addenda

Skills

• Using a computer and applicable software applications
• Assessing needs and determining the appropriate medication
• Communication, interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisor, the general public, etc. sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction

Abilities

• Building Trust: Interacting with others in a way that instills confidence in one’s intentions and those of the organization
• Customer Service: Ensuring that the customer perspective is a driving force behind business decisions and activities; crafting and implementing service practices that meet customers' and organization's needs
• Collaboration: Working effectively and cooperatively with others; establishing and maintaining good working relationships
• Communication: Clearly conveying information and ideas through a variety of media to individuals or groups in a manner that engages the audience and helps them understand and retain the information provided
• Decision Making: Identifying and understanding issues, problems, and opportunities; comparing data from different sources to draw conclusions; using effective approaches for choosing a course of action or developing appropriate solutions; taking action that is consistent with available facts, constraints, and probable consequences
• Patient Relations: Meeting patient and patient family needs; taking responsibility for a patient’s safety, satisfaction, and clinical outcomes; using appropriate interpersonal techniques to resolve difficult patient situations and regain patient confidence
• Planning and Organizing: Establishing courses of action for self and others to ensure that work is completed efficiently

Computer Skills

Proficiency using pharmacy software and Electronic Medical Record (EMR)

Compensation and Benefits

Inaddition to a competitive salary, Mecklenburg County offers a generousbenefits package which greatly increases your total compensation. Benefitsinclude medical, dental, vision, life, short term disability, long termdisability, accident, cancer, critical illness, medical bridge, and petinsurance; dependent care, healthcare, and commuter flexible spendingaccounts; health savings account; paid holiday, vacation, and sick days;near-site clinics for preventive care and illnesses; an employee discount programwhich provides discounts for retail, dining, shopping, travel, tickets andmore; an employee assistance program including financial and legalcounseling; access to Mecklenburg County fitness and aquatic facilities; paidfamily leave; tuition reimbursement; a 5% employer match on retirementsavings plan contributions and a defined benefit plan for retirement.

Work Environment

Works in an office setting with moderatenoise

Reasonable Accommodations Statement

To accomplish this job successfully, an individual must be able toperform, with or without reasonable accommodation, each essentialfunction satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to helpenable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essentialfunctions.

Disclaimer Statement

This is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of job-relatedresponsibilities, duties, skills, requirements or working conditions. Other duties may be assigned based on business need and the supervisor’srequest. Mecklenburg County reserves the right to revise the jobdescription at any time. Designated positions may be required to assistin emergency and/or disaster situations.