Pharmacist (Per Diem)

UNC HEALTH; Chapel Hill (NC); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Part time

Job summary

JobRx, Inc. is seeking qualified Per Diem pharmacists in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, to support operational needs in either Cancer Infusion Services or Pediatric Pharmacy Services. Successful candidates will help provide critical staffing support and ensure optimal drug therapy.

The role involves interpreting prescriptions, patient consultations, and supervising pharmacy technicians. A PharmD or BS Pharmacy degree and active licensure in North Carolina are required, although no prior experience is needed.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Receive and interpret prescriptions, and review the patient's medication profile/history.
• Utilize and analyze patient data for optimal drug therapy recommendations.
• Compound and oversee medication preparation and dispensing.
• Counsel patients and family members regarding pharmaceutical care issues.

Education

PharmD or BS Pharmacy Degree

Job description

Become part of an inclusive organization with over 40,000 teammates, whose mission is to improve the health and well-being of the unique communities we serve.

Summary

These Per Diem pharmacist positions support operational needs across either UNC Hospitals Cancer Infusion Services or UNC Hospitals Pediatric Pharmacy Services. We are currently seeking pharmacists with oncology or pediatric operational experience. Selected candidates will provide operational staffing support for cancer services (UNC medical Center, UNC Cancer Infusion Centers at Raleigh and Wakefield) or pediatric services (UNC Medical Center and Children's Raleigh Infusion Centers).

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.

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.

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