Pharmacist

Cape-Fear-Valley-Medical-Center-; Fayetteville (NC); On-site; USD 98,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Cape Fear Valley Medical Center in Fayetteville, NC, seeks a licensed Pharmacist to interpret medication orders, ensure safe dispensing, and supervise technicians. The role emphasizes clinical interventions, inter-professional collaboration, and adherence to pharmacy laws.

The incumbent will participate in organizational improvement activities, train staff, and maintain accurate documentation while providing high-quality patient care in a hospital setting.

Qualifications

• Doctor of Pharmacy degree required.
• Licensed pharmacist in NC or eligible to become licensed.
• Board certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review medication orders for dosages, interactions and incompatibilities.
• Enter orders into the computer and dispense medications as prescribed.
• Supervise technicians, students and co-workers; train new staff.
• Prepare and dispense ordered medications; ensure a safe working environment.
• Maintain relationships with hospital staff and participate in improvements.
• Complete all required documentation and other duties as assigned.

Skills

English proficiency

Pharmacy knowledge

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Age-based patient care knowledge

Shift flexibility

Education

Doctor of Pharmacy Degree

Licensed Pharmacist (NC Board of Pharmacy)

Board Certification

Job description

FacilityCape Fear Valley Medical CenterLocationFayetteville, North CarolinaDepartmentPharmacyJob FamilyProfessionalWork ShiftEvenings (United States of America)SummaryResponsible for demonstrating clinical and operational knowledge and expertise as it relates to assessment, treatment, and care of patients at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center. This knowledge and expertise cover the ages of patients (references Erickson’s Model) that the pharmacist may serve and requires the pharmacist to produce results through clinical interventions. Reviews physician medication orders, checking for problems associated with dosages, interactions and incompatibilities; enters orders into computer and dispenses medications in accordance with the orders; supervises work of technicians and helps to train and orient new employees.Major Job FunctionsThe following is a summary of the major essential functions of this job. The incumbent may perform other duties, both major and minor, that are not mentioned below. In addition, specific functions may change from time to time:Performs comprehensive patient medication order interpretation, checking for problems with dosages, interactions, and incompatibilitiesPerforms comprehensive patient medication order computer entryFunctions as a supervisor of technicians, students, and co-workersPrepares ordered medications and dispenses ordered medicationsProvides a safe working environmentMaintains effective working relationships with hospital staffParticipates in Organizational Improvement activitiesComplete all required documentationOther duties as assignedMinimum QualificationsThe following qualifications, or equivalents, are the minimum requirements necessary to perform the essential functions of this job:Education and Formal Training:Doctor of Pharmacy Degree requiredLicensed Pharmacist by North Carolina Board of Pharmacy (NCBOP) required OR eligible to become licensed by NCBOP requiredBoard Certification preferredWork Experience:NoneKnowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:Proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking the English languageKnowledge of Pharmacy laws (state and national)Knowledge of ages of patients (references Erickson’s Model) that the pharmacist may serve: infant (0 to 12 months), toddlers (13 months to 30 months), preschooler (30 months to 5 years), school age (6 years to 12 years), adolescent (13 years to 18 years), young adult (18 years to 30 years), middle adult (30 years to 65 years), and older adult (greater than 65 years)Good communication skills, both oral and writtenInterpersonal skills that promote cooperative peer behaviorKnowledge of drugs and how they act and interactPhysical Requirements:Ability to work variable shiftsAbility to turn and lift patientsMuch standing, walking, bending and liftingPossess visual and auditory acuity for observing patientsPosition involves exposure to blood and body secretions and may involve skin, eye, mucous membrane, or parenteral contact with blood or other potentially infectious materialRequired Licenses and CertificationsPharmacist - NC Board Of PharmacyCape Fear Valley Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity