Pharmacist - Murdoch Developmental Center

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

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

On-site at Murdoch Developmental Ctr.,

Job summary

North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) seeks a Pharmacist (NS) at Murdoch Developmental Center in Butner, NC. Provide pharmaceutical care, conduct drug regimen reviews, and participate in team in-services.

The role includes daily dispensing and staff training within the Pharmacy Services Department. Position includes a $10,000 sign-on bonus contingent on budget approval and a high-responsibility schedule with on-call duties during adverse weather events.

Qualifications

• Competence in interpreting drug literature (KSAs).
• Ability to efficiently provide accurate drug information.
• Ability to make clinical decisions and recommendations with sound judgement.
• Accurate, conscientious, and efficient dispensing skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide optimal pharmaceutical care to persons with developmental disabilities in an ICF-IDD facility.
• Conduct drug regimen reviews and attend team meetings.
• Dispense medications daily.
• Participate in clinical in-services and staff development.
• Train staff and students.
• Must report or stay over during adverse weather events.

Skills

Interpret drug literature

Provide accurate drug information

Clinical decision making

Dispensing accuracy

Under pressure

Job description

Agency

Dept of Health and Human Services

Division

Murdoch Developmental Center

Job Classification Title

Pharmacist (NS)

Position Number

60050819

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

This position is located at Murdoch Developmental Center in the Pharmacy Services Department. The primary purpose of this position is to provide optimal pharmaceutical care to persons with developmental disabilities living in an ICF-IDD facility. Responsibilities include drug regimen reviews, attendance at team meetings, participation in clinical in-services and staff development, staff and student training, and daily dispensing.

This Position Is Designated As Mandatory And Must Report Or Stay Over During Adverse Weather Events.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

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

*A Sign-on bonus of $10,000 may be offered to the successful applicant(s) of this posting, contingent on the 2025-2026 Budget Approval.*

Candidates 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:

• Competence in interpreting drug literature
• Ability to efficiently provide accurate drug information
• Ability to make clinical decisions and recommendations reflecting sound judgement
• Accurate, conscientious, and efficient dispensing skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

This Position Is Designated As Mandatory And Must Report Or Stay Over During Adverse Weather Events.

Work Schedule:

Monday - Friday 8am - 5pm, On-Call as needed.

*Eligibility for Sign-on Bonus *

To qualify for the Sign-on Bonus, a newly hired permanent full-time or permanent part-time employee must work 30 to 40 hours per week to be eligible. Those who are eligible and working less than 40 hours a week will receive a prorated rate.

An employee is not eligible for a sign-on bonus if:

• The employee has held a position in the North Carolina State government, including the judicial system, or the University of North Carolina system, within the last 12 months (the employee shall remain ineligible for 12 months from the separation date)
• The employee has previously received a sign-on bonus from any State agency
• DHHS has paid any contract placement or recruitment fees.

All Sign-on Bonuses are contingent upon budget and final eligibility determination as of the effective date of hire. Additional information regarding the Sign-on Policy can be found here.

About Murdoch Developmental Center:

Murdoch Developmental Center is a 24/7 state residential facility located in Butner, NC, near the Research Triangle area. Murdoch serves individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities (I/DD). Murdoch is a caring community where professionals work with people of various ages, cognitive and functional abilities.

To be considered for employment, applicants must be in good standing with the North Carolina Health Care Personnel Registry.

Supplemental Contact Information:

DHHS 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.

Positions in the Division of State Operated Healthcare Facilities shall be subject to pre-employment drug testing and criminal record background checks. Also, the use of tobacco products of any kind including vapor products are prohibited from our campuses. All employees are required to adhere to the facility's Vaccination Policy.