Pharmacist

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

Job summary

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) Murdoch Developmental Center seeks a Pharmacist (NS) to provide comprehensive pharmaceutical care to all treated individuals in accordance with state and federal laws and guidelines.

Responsibilities include drug information, drug utilization review, monitoring, and education within our capacity, ensuring compliance with MDC standards and professional guidelines. Staff are designated essential for weather events and emergencies.

Qualifications

• Licensed to practice pharmacy in the State of North Carolina.
• Experience interpreting drug literature.
• Knowledge of pharmacology and pathophysiology.
• Knowledge of North Carolina pharmacy laws and regulations.
• Experience with medication therapy reviews.
• Experience with writing medication reviews in a medical chart.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive pharmaceutical care to all patients at Murdoch Developmental Center in compliance with state and federal laws.
• Offer drug information, drug utilization, interactions, monitoring, interpretation, and medical education services as needed.
• Ensure adherence to professional standards and maintain accurate chart documentation.
• All employees of Murdoch Center are designated as ESSENTIAL for adverse weather and emergencies.

Skills

Drug literature interpretation

Drug information

Pharmacology

Pathophysiology

NC pharmacy laws

Medication reviews

Medical chart documentation

Education

Licensed pharmacist (North Carolina)

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.SeetheEducationandExperienceEquivalencyGuidefordetails.

• Licensed to practice pharmacy in the State of North Carolina.

EEO Statement

T he 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.