Pharmacist - Murdoch

Health & Human Services; Butner (NC); On-site; USD 97,000 - 195,000; Full time

Job summary

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) at Murdoch Developmental Center seeks a Pharmacist (NS) to provide comprehensive pharmaceutical care in accordance with laws and guidelines. The role emphasizes drug information, interactions, monitoring, and education for all patients with a commitment to safety and standards.

The position requires licensure to practice pharmacy in NC and offers a competitive recruitment range with potential sign-on bonus.

Qualifications

• Licensed to practice pharmacy in the State of North Carolina.
• Experience interpreting drug literature and providing drug information.
• Knowledge of pharmacology, pathophysiology and NC pharmacy laws.
• Ability to perform medication therapy reviews and chart documentation.
• Commitment to professional standards and patient safety.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive pharmaceutical care per Federal/State laws and guidelines.
• Offer drug information, monitor interactions, and support education for staff.
• Maintain medication reviews and documentation within medical charts.

Skills

Drug literature interpretation

Drug information provision

Pharmacology knowledge

North Carolina pharmacy laws

Professional standards adherence

Medication therapy reviews

Medication chart reviews

Education

Licensed to practice pharmacy in NC

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

• 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. See the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details. Licensed to practice pharmacy in the State of North Carolina.

EEO Statement

The 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.

Recruitment Range

Recruitment Range: $97,268.00 - $194,534.00

Sign-on Bonus

*A Sign-on bonus of $10,000 may be offered to the successful applicant(s) of this posting.*

Application Deadline

All job postings close at 11:59pm the night before the End Date on the posting.