Pharmacist PD

UNC Health Care; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 70,946 - 101,956; Part time

Job summary

UNC Health Care in Raleigh, NC is looking for a Pharmacist to join their team on a per diem basis. This role involves optimizing medication use and providing patient care by reviewing prescriptions, managing drug distributions, and counseling patients on pharmaceutical issues. Candidates must have a PharmD or BS Pharmacy Degree and must be licensed or eligible for licensure in North Carolina.

Shifts are scheduled every other weekend, with hours of 8:00 am to 4:30 pm or 1:00 pm to 9:30 pm. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute positively to the health of the community.

Qualifications

• Active pharmacist licensure with the NC Board of Pharmacy or obtainable before employment.
• No prior experience required.

Responsibilities

• Receives and interprets prescriptions for patients.
• Utilizes patient data for optimal drug therapy recommendations.
• Compounds and prepares medications including sterile products.
• Supervises pharmacy technicians and students during shifts.

Skills

Pharmaceutical care

Patient counseling

Medication therapy management

Education

PharmD or BS Pharmacy Degree

Job 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

Provides care of patients by optimizing medication use and drug distribution services.

Schedule: Every other weekend rotation – 8 am to 4:30 pm; or 1 pm to 9:30 pm.

Location: US:NC:Raleigh. Work Type: Per Diem. Work Schedule: Weekend. Work Assignment Type: Onsite.

Responsibilities

1. Receives prescriptions, interprets prescriptions, and reviews the patient’s medication profile/history. Clarifies incomplete, inaccurate, or contraindicated prescriptions with the prescriber, nurse, or other health professional as appropriate. Identifies and intervenes on problems related to the medication needs of the patient.
2. Utilizes and analyzes patient data to provide optimal drug therapy recommendations. Assesses the patient’s medication therapy regimen and makes appropriate clinical interventions with the provider. Performs protocol‑driven clinical services such as IV to oral dosing, stewardship activities, etc.
3. Compounds and oversees the preparation and dispensing of medications including sterile products using standard formulas, processes and procedures as required.
4. Complies with the medication formulary, and therapeutic substitution and other programs designed to optimize drug therapy while minimizing cost as required.
5. Completes required documentation such as notations in the medical record, controlled substances documentation, cash register reconciliation, competency, etc. as required.
6. Counsels patients and appropriate family members regarding pharmaceutical care issues as requested or required.
7. Directs workflow of the shift and supervises pharmacy technicians, students, and/or volunteers present during that shift.
8. Adheres to federal, state, local and institutional policies, procedures, standards and regulations.
9. Identifies and participates in process improvement opportunities.
10. Precepts students, residents and participates in training new pharmacy staff as required.

Education Requirements

• PharmD or BS Pharmacy Degree.

Licensure/Certification Requirements

• Active pharmacist licensure with the NC Board of Pharmacy or obtainable before initiation of employment. Recent graduates of ACPE‑accredited colleges/schools of pharmacy may fill this role while pending initial pharmacist licensure, but are subject to limitations mandated by the NC Board of Pharmacy and must obtain licensure within 6 months of orientation or sooner if required for operations.

Professional Experience Requirements

• No prior experience required.

Job Details

• Legal Employer: NCHEALTH
• Entity: UNC REX Healthcare
• Organization Unit: Rex IP Pharmacy
• Standard Hours Per Week: 8.00
• Salary Range: $51.50 - $74.01 per hour (Hiring Range)
• Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: Yes

EEO Statement

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. UNC Health makes reasonable accommodations for applicants’ and employees’ religious practices and beliefs, as well as applicants and employees with disabilities.

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