Pharmacist

UNC Health; North Carolina; On-site; USD 107,000 - 154,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free continuing education

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

UNC Health in Raleigh, NC, seeks a highly skilled clinical pharmacist specializing in critical care and inpatient cardiology. You will optimize medication therapy, participate in multi-disciplinary rounds, and ensure patient safety through evidence-based pharmacotherapy.

Responsibilities include chart reviews, individualized plans, and EHR order entry, with collaboration across care teams. Requires PGY-2 in CCU/Cardiology, PharmD or BS Pharmacy, and NC licensure.

Qualifications

• PharmD or BS Pharmacy Degree required.
• Active pharmacist licensure in NC or ability to obtain within required timeframe.
• Completion of PGY-2 residency in critical care or cardiology or equivalent experience.
• Board certification in critical care or cardiology (BCCP/BCCCP) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review patient charts and assess medication regimens for appropriateness.
• Develop individualized treatment plans and adjust dosages as needed.
• Order entry into EHR and review/interpret orders for accuracy.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to optimize therapy and outcomes.
• Respond to pharmacokinetic consults and provide recommendations.

Skills

Critical care experience

Cardiology pharmacotherapy

Pharmacotherapy expertise

Clinical decision-making

Communication skills

Education

PharmD or BS Pharmacy Degree

PGY-2 residency in critical care or cardiology

NC Pharmacist licensure

ACLS certification

Tools

EHR systems

Job description

Description

Your passion belongs at UNC Health. Join more than 56,000 teammates working together to improve the health and well-being of the communities we serve across North Carolina.

Summary: We are seeking a highly skilled and dedicated critical care and cardiology clinical pharmacist to join our healthcare team. As a clinical pharmacist, you will play a crucial role in providing comprehensive pharmaceutical care to patients in critical care and inpatient cardiology units. You will collaborate with healthcare professionals to optimize medication therapy, ensure patient safety, and improve health outcomes. Your expertise in medication management and clinical decision-making will contribute to the delivery of high-quality patient-centered care.

Hiring Manager: Ahmed A Shible, PharmD – Clinical Pharmacy Manager. Email: [e-mail]

Responsibilities

• Review medical charts and assess patients' medication regimens for appropriateness
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans, including dosage adjustments and recommendations for therapy optimization during multi-disciplinary rounds or other forms of communication as applicable
• Promote best evidence-based practice through medical literature
• Order entry into electronic health record (EHR) by reviewing and interpreting orders to assure accuracy
• Respond to pharmacokinetic consults by assessing their appropriateness, developing a plan, and placing orders per institutional policies.
• Answer drug information inquiries from providers and nurses
• Documentation of all clinical consults in EHR per institutional guidelines
• Adverse drug event and medication error reporting per institutional policies
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and medication-related research projects
• Participate in development and implementation of institutional clinical guidelines and protocols
• Monitor clinical outcomes, evaluate therapeutic interventions, and propose recommendations for process improvement.
• Stay updated with the literature relevant to practice area and health care regulations
• Attend continuous education sessions provided by our institution; or other local, regional, and national institutions
• Attend conferences, seminars, and relevant educational programs to maintain professional competence (optional)
• Participate in teaching pharmacy students and interns on rotations
• Participate in teaching our PGY-1 and PGY-2 pharmacy residents
• Participate in teaching our providers and nurses through various teaching methods as applicable
• Adhere to legal and ethical standards related to pharmacy practice
• Patient education and counseling on proper medication use, potential side effects, and precautions. Provide clear instructions and address any concerns or questions raised by patients or their caregivers.

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

• Completion of PGY-2 residency training in critical care or cardiology, or equivalent experience
• Board certification in critical care or cardiology pharmacy practice (BCCP and/or BCCCP)
• ACLS

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Requirements

• Prior experience as a clinical pharmacist in a similar clinical role is highly desirable.
• In-depth knowledge of pharmacotherapy, pharmacokinetics, and drug-drug interactions.
• Strong understanding of clinical guidelines, evidence-based medicine, and pharmaceutical care models.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with healthcare professionals and patients.
• Proficient computer skills for documentation
• Attention to detail, critical thinking, and problem-solving abilities in complex clinical situations.
• Ability to prioritize workload, work independently, and adapt to a fast-paced healthcare environment.

Professional Development Opportunities Provided Include

• Free continuing education
• Reimbursement for initial BPS certification and maintenance fees
• Training programs for preceptor development
• Career and leadership classes through online learning modules
• Tuition reimbursement to further career-related education

Job Details

• Legal Employer: NCHEALTH
• Entity: UNC REX Healthcare
• Organization Unit: Rex IP 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:Raleigh
• Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: Yes
• This position is employed by NC Health (Rex Healthcare, Inc., d/b/a NC Health), a private, fully-owned subsidiary of UNC Heath Care System. This is not a State employed position.
• 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.