Pharmacist

State of North Carolina; North Carolina; On-site; USD 97,000 - 195,000; Full time

Job summary

The Murdoch Developmental Center, part of the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, seeks a Pharmacist (NS) to deliver comprehensive pharmaceutical care to patients in accordance with state and federal laws. This role emphasizes accurate drug information, drug interaction monitoring, and education across the MDC patient population.

Qualified candidates must hold a North Carolina pharmacist license and demonstrate expertise in pharmacology, therapy reviews, and adherence to

Qualifications

• Licensed to practice pharmacy in North Carolina.
• Experience in drug information and pharmacovigilance.
• Knowledge of pharmacology and pathophysiology.
• Familiarity with NC pharmacy regulations and professional standards.
• Experience with medication therapy reviews and chart documentation.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive pharmaceutical care in accordance with laws and guidelines.
• Offer drug information, drug utilization, monitoring, and education services.

Skills

Drug literature interpretation

Accurate drug information

Pharmacology knowledge

NC pharmacy laws

Professional standards

Medication therapy reviews

Chart documentation

Education

North Carolina Pharmacist License

Job description

Agency

Dept of Health and Human Services

Division

Murdoch Developmental Center

Job Classification Title

Pharmacist (NS)

Position Number

60050829

Grade

MH23

About Us

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is one of the largest, most complex agencies in the state, and has approximately 17,000 employees. It is responsible for ensuring the health, safety, and well-being of all North Carolinians, providing human service needs for special populations including individuals who are deaf, blind, developmentally disabled, and mentally ill, and helping poor North Carolinians achieve economic independence.

Description of Work

The primary purpose of this position is to provide comprehensive and accurate pharmaceutical care to all persons treated at MDC in accordance with Federal and State laws, rules, regulations and guidelines. Services for drug information, drug utilization, drug interaction, drug monitoring, drug interpretation, medical education or any drug related services within our capacity will be provided for everyone in compliance with Department of Health and Human Services and ICF-IDD standards.

ALL employees of Murdoch Center are designated a ESSENTIAL for adverse weather and emergency events.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Recruitment Range: $97,268.00 - $194,534.00

• Experience in interpreting drug literature
• Knowledge in providing correct drug information
• Knowledge of pharmacology and pathophysiology
• Knowledge of North Carolina pharmacy laws and regulations
• Knowledge and adherence to standards of the profession
• Experience with medication therapy reviews
• Experience with writing medication reviews in a medical chart.

Minimum Education and Experience

Some state job postings say you can qualify by an "equivalent combination of education and experience." If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details.

Licensed to practice pharmacy in the State of North Carolina.

EEO Statement

The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs, observances, and practices.