Pharmacist

UNC Health; North Carolina; On-site; USD 71,000 - 102,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free continuing education

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

UNC Health in Raleigh, NC is seeking a highly skilled clinical pharmacist to support critical care and inpatient cardiology. You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to optimize medication therapy, participate in rounds, and ensure patient safety through evidence-based practice.

The role includes teaching pharmacy students and residents, contributing to guidelines, and advancing quality improvement projects.

Qualifications

• 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 with healthcare professionals and patients.
• Proficient computer skills for documentation.

Responsibilities

• Review medical charts and assess patients' medication regimens for appropriateness
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans with dosing adjustments
• Order entry into EHR by reviewing and interpreting orders for accuracy
• Respond to pharmacokinetic consults by assessing appropriateness, planning, and ordering per policies
• Attend teaching of pharmacy students and residents on rotations and PGY-1/PGY-2 residents
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and medication-related research projects
• Adhere to legal and ethical standards related to pharmacy practice
• Provide patient education and counseling on proper medication use and precautions

Skills

Pharmacotherapy

Pharmacokinetics

Drug interactions

Clinical guidelines

Communication

Documentation

Critical thinking

Independent work

Education

PharmD or BS Pharmacy Degree

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.

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.

Other Information

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. All interested applicants are invited to apply for career opportunities. Please email [e-mail] if you need a reasonable accommodation to search and/or to apply for a career opportunity.