Pharmacist

UNC HEALTH; Lenoir (NC); On-site; USD 70,946 - 101,956; Full time

Job summary

JobRx, Inc. is looking for a full-time pharmacist to provide comprehensive medication management at Caldwell Memorial Hospital in Lenoir, NC. Key responsibilities include interpreting prescriptions and evaluating patient medication histories. The ideal candidate will hold a PharmD or BS Pharmacy Degree and an active NC pharmacy license or be able to obtain one prior to starting.

This role involves working onsite, with standard hours of 40 per week, and offers a competitive salary ranging from $51.50 to $74.01 per hour based on experience. Join us in optimizing patient care and enhancing drug therapy outcomes.

Qualifications

• Active pharmacist licensure with the NC Board of Pharmacy or obtainable prior to employment.
• Recent graduates may fill this role pending initial pharmacist licensure.

Responsibilities

• Receives and interprets prescriptions while reviewing the patient's medication history.
• Utilizes patient data to recommend optimal drug therapies.
• Compounds and oversees medication preparation and dispensing.

Education

PharmD or BS Pharmacy Degree

Job description

Summary

Provides care of patients by optimizing medication use and drug distribution services.

Responsibilities

1. 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.
2. 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.
3. Compounds and oversees the preparation and dispensing of medications including sterile products using standard formulas, processes and procedures as required.
4. Complies with the medication formulary, and therapeutic substitution and other programs designed to optimize drug therapy while minimizing cost as required.
5. Completes required documentation such as notations in the medical record, controlled substances documentation, cash register reconciliation, competency, etc. as required.
6. Counsels patients and appropriate family members regarding pharmaceutical care issues as requested or required.
7. Directs workflow of the shift and supervises pharmacy technicians, students, and/or volunteers present during that shift.
8. Adheres to federal, state, local and institutional policies, procedures, standards and regulations.
9. Identifies and participates in process improvement opportunities.
10. Precepts students, residents and participates in training new pharmacy staff as required.

Education Requirements

• PharmD or BS Pharmacy Degree

Licensure/Certification Requirements

• Active pharmacist licensure with the NC Board of Pharmacy or obtainable before initiation of employment. Recent graduates of ACPE-accredited colleges/schools of pharmacy 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.

Professional Experience Requirements

• No prior experience required.

Knowledge/Skills/and Abilities Requirements

No specific knowledge, skills, or abilities listed.

Job Details

• Legal Employer: NCHEALTH
• Entity: Caldwell Memorial Hospital
• Organization Unit: Pharmacy
• Work Type: Full Time
• Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00
• Salary Range: $51.50 - $74.01 per hour (Hiring Range)
• Pay offers are determined by experience and internal equity
• Work Assignment Type: Onsite
• Work Schedule: Variable
• Location of Job: US:NC:Lenoir
• Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: Yes

Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran or political affiliation.

UNC Health makes reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as applicants and employees with disabilities.