Pharmacist - Apex Central Pharmacy 60061352

State of North Carolina - Adult Correction; North Carolina; On-site; USD 97,000 - 195,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of North Carolina - Adult Correction is seeking a Pharmacist (NS) to provide pharmaceutical care at the Apex Central Pharmacy in Apex, NC. The pharmacist will dispense medications, perform clinical interventions, verify final products, and educate providers and staff on medication therapy, safety, and cost containment.

Candidates must be licensed to practice pharmacy in NC; the role emphasizes patient care, drug information, and collaboration with healthcare teams within the Division

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide pharmaceutical care within the Apex Central Pharmacy, including dispensing and clinical interventions.
• Offer drug information, nursing inquiries, and formulary and utilization review adherence.
• Supervise pharmacy technicians and coordinate workflow to ensure accuracy and safety.

Job description

AgencyAdult CorrectionDivisionCOO - Health ServicesJob Classification TitlePharmacist (NS)Position Number60061352GradeMH23About UsThe NC Department of Adult Correction is one of the largest state agencies with more than 14,000 employees. It is responsible for safeguarding and preserving lives and property through prevention, protection, and preparation as well as the care, custody, and supervision of all adults sentenced for violating North Carolina laws. This department includes state prisons with custody, healthcare, and facility operations staff as well as probation/parole officers who supervised sentenced people in the community. Other divisions include Administration, Health Services, Rehabilitation & Reentry, Special Operations and the Post-Release Supervision & Parole Commission. We have a mission that matters!Description of WorkANTICIPATED VACANCYThis position provides pharmaceutical care within the NC Department of Adult Correction at the Apex Central Pharmacy in Apex, NC. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, medication dispensing, clinical interventions, final medication end product verification, provision of drug information, nursing inquires, ancillary supply replenishment, training, formulary and utilization review adherence, patient medication compliance monitoring, controlled substance accountability, education and consultation with healthcare providers, inventory control responsibilities, cost containment processes, coordination of workflow, and clinical supervision of pharmacy technicians.Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management PreferencesSalary Range: $ 97,268 – $194,534Candidates now meet the minimum qualifications of a position if they meet the minimum education and experience listed on the vacancy announcement.The Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)/ Management Preferences are not required. Applicants who possess the following skills are preferred:Key Responsibilities/Management Preference:Demonstrated knowledge of principles and practices of professional pharmacy and compounding and dispensing medications.Demonstrated ability to prioritize work, monitor workflow, resolve dispensing problems, and monitor data integrity.Documented ability to provide clinical consultation, detect and resolve adverse drug reactions, and make recommendations.The Posting Will Close At 11:59 PM The Night Before The End DateState Benefits Information:The State of North Carolina offers a comprehensive benefits package including:Health Insurance optionsRetirement PlansNCFlex Supplemental BenefitsPaid Vacation, Sick, and Community Service LeavePaid Parental LeaveAbout The Division of Comprehensive Health Services:Comprehensive Health Services (CHS) delivers health services to individuals incarcerated in North Carolina state prisons. Our mission is to provide constitutionally appropriate medical, mental health, dental, and pharmaceutical care that meets professional standards. CHS health professionals ensure access to timely, essential, and comprehensive services and programs that support the wellbeing of incarcerated individuals. This care is delivered by licensed staff and through partnerships with private providers and the University of North Carolina system.Application ProcessNCDAC uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions subject to the State Human Resources Act with the most qualified individuals. Hiring salary will be based on relevant qualifications, internal equity, and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position. For more information about the North Carolina Department of Adult Corrections (NCDAC), please visit us at our website.Applicants must complete the application in full.Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing the State application.Applications must include:Complete education history (including high school)Full work experience detailsCertificates and licenses, i f applicableEducation must be from appropriately accredited institutions.Information provided must support responses to supplemental questions.Incomplete applications may impact screening and salary determination.Applicants may be subject to a criminal background check and drug screen.Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information regarding the status of your application over the phone. To check the status of your application, please log in to your account. The hiring process may take several weeks.Education Equivalency VerificationThe State of North Carolina/Office of State Human Resources (OSHR) uses the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) as a referral resource for applicants who need to have their credentials certified as equivalent. For a list of organizations that perform this specialized service, please visit the NACES membership website at https://www.naces.org/members .Veterans’ and National Guard Preferenc eApplicants seeking Veteran's Preference must attach a DD-214 Member-4 Form (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to their applications.Applicants seeking National Guard Preference must attach an NGB 23A (RPAS), along with the state application, if they are a current member of the NC National Guard in good standing.Applicants who are former members of either the NC Army National Guard or the NC Air National Guard, with honorable discharge and six years of creditable service, must attach a copy of the DD 256 or NGB 22, along with the state application.PREA RequirementThe NC Dept. of Adult Correction must adhere to the US Dept. of Justice Final Rule on the "National Standards to Prevent, Detect, and Respond to Prison Rape." Click this link for information on hiring and promotion prohibition requirements for all positions in the NC Dept. of Adult Correction: PREA Hiring and Promotion ProhibitionADA AccommodationsConsistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA), DHHS is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, NCDAC will ensure that people with disabilities, or known limitations covered by the PWFA, are provided with reasonable accommodation. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact the person indicated below.Minimum Education and ExperienceSome 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. See the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details.Licensed to practice pharmacy in the State of North Carolina.EEO StatementT 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.Recruiter:Kelly T SneadEmail:[e-mail]