Pharmacist, Acute Hospital

Lifepoint Health®; Hickory (NC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Paid time off (PTO)

Tuition assistance for higher-ED

401(k) with company match

Well-being programs

Job summary

Frye Regional Medical Center, part of Lifepoint Health, is seeking a Pharmacist for our acute hospital. The role supports patient care during the 10pm–8am schedule (7 on/7 off) within a full night/evening shift.

Responsibilities include coordinating pharmaceutical care, reviewing medication orders, and providing education to staff, patients, and students. North Carolina pharmacy licensure and a BS with preferred Doctoral degree are required or preferred, respectively.

Qualifications

• Requires active North Carolina Pharmacist license.
• Bachelor's degree required; Doctoral degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and provide pharmaceutical care of patients.
• Manage drug therapy protocols as part of an interdisciplinary team.
• Review, interpret, and evaluate medication orders to identify and resolve drug-related problems.
• Provide drug information and education to staff, patients, and students.
• Document interventions and outcomes for drug therapy quality improvement.

Skills

Critical thinking

Decisive judgment

Minimal supervision

Stress tolerance

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Doctoral degree preferred

Job description

Facility Name: Frye Regional Medical Center

Position: Pharmacist, Acute Hospital

Schedule: 10pm-8am (Monday - Sunday) 7 on / 7 off schedule

Shift: Full Nights and Evenings

Frye Regional Medical Center, part of Lifepoint Health, seeks a dedicated Pharmacist to join our acute care team. Your expertise will directly impact patient outcomes and the overall health of our community.

Position Summary

Coordinates and provides the pharmaceutical care of patients.

Essential Functions

• Manage drug therapy protocols as a part of an interdisciplinary team.
• Review, interpret, and evaluate medication orders to identify, prevent, and resolve potential or actual drug‑related problems.
• Provide drug information and education to medical staff, healthcare professionals, patients, and pharmacy students.
• Document interventions and their outcomes for drug therapy quality improvement efforts.
• Evaluate medication orders for accuracy and completeness prior to entry; verify accuracy after filling by technicians.

Required Skills

Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment, and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must tolerate a stressful environment and respond appropriately.

Education / Certification

• Education: Bachelor's Degree Required; Doctoral Degree Preferred
• Licenses: Pharmacy License in the state of North Carolina

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits: multiple levels of medical, dental, and vision coverage for full‑time and part‑time employees.
• Financial protection & PTO: life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short‑ and long‑term disability, paid family leave, and paid time off.
• Financial & career growth: higher‑education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance, 401(k) retirement package with company match.
• Employee well‑being: mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services, and discount programs).
• Professional development: ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

EEOC Statement

Frye Regional Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Frye Regional Medical Center is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.