Pharmacist

UNC Health Care; Patton Park (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Part time

Job summary

Pardee UNC Health Care is seeking a Pharmacist to prepare and dispense medications, monitor for cost‑effective drug therapy, and educate patients as requested. The role involves direct collaboration with medical staff and participation in clinical activities to optimize patient outcomes.

The position is part time (20 hours per week), onsite, with responsibilities spanning IV and unit dose processing, documentation, and ongoing involvement in quality and safety initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy.
• Licensed as a Pharmacist in North Carolina.
• Experience in hospital or behavioral health settings preferred.

Responsibilities

• Fills IV and unit dose orders and out-patient prescriptions accurately in compliance with policies and procedures.
• Assesses situations, considers alternatives, documents actions and communicates with physicians to improve patient care.
• Participates in clinical activities and develops programs or procedures to improve patient care and education.
• Initiates or manages projects to improve departmental operations and supports daily staffing.
• Communicates clearly with personnel to prevent adverse events and supervises technicians.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy

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

The Pharmacist prepares and dispenses medications while monitoring for cost‑effective drug therapy, potential adverse reactions, and incompatibilities. Consults with Medical Staff on drug therapy and educates patients on medication use when requested.

Responsibilities

• Accurately fills IV and unit dose physician orders and out‑patient prescriptions compliant with legal and departmental policies and procedures, working in an efficient and productive manner and reducing non‑essential interruptions.
• Demonstrates the ability to assess a situation, consider alternatives, and choose a course of action in filling orders, providing drug information, consultation or general problem solving. Uses this ability to improve outcomes through physician communication, provision of drug information, etc., with appropriate documentation to demonstrate a positive impact on patient care.
• Contributes to the advancement of Pharmacy's image by actively participating in clinical activities such as providing drug information (newsletters, memos, dosing charts, guidelines, in‑service, drug class review, etc.) for pharmacy, nursing, or medical staff or participation in developing programs and/or procedures (such as order sets, protocols, guidelines, procedures, etc.) that improve patient care or provide education (hospital or community) as evident through documentation. Distinguished contributors participate in 4 or more activities.
• Initiates or manages projects, in addition to daily staffing activities, that are short‑term or ongoing which contribute to departmental operations and performs other duties as assigned by management. Distinguished contributors participate in 2 or more activities.
• Communicates concisely and clearly with appropriate personnel on issues, problems, changes, or observations and what actions have been taken either verbally or in writing to prevent adverse events in patient care (i.e. email/discussion with management, submitting reports through the Patient Safety Reporting System). Provides supervision to technicians; communicates clearly and in a positive manner to ensure immediate and/or timely accomplishment of assignments. Distinguished contributors provide solutions to identified issues and actively provide direction to technicians when individuals are not meeting expectations.

Qualifications

• Required: Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy.
• Required: Licensed as a Pharmacist in the state of North Carolina.
• Preferred: Experience as a Pharmacist in a hospital setting.
• Preferred: Experience as a Pharmacist in a Behavioral Health setting.

Location and Schedule

• Legal Employer: Pardee - HCHC
• Entity: Pardee UNC Health Care
• Organization Unit: Pharmacy
• Work Type: Part Time
• Standard Hours Per Week: 20.00
• Work Assignment Type: Onsite
• Work Schedule: Day Job
• Location: PARDEEHOSP
• Exempt From Overtime: No

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.