Pharmacist- Per Diem, Days

Cape Fear Valley Health; North Carolina; On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Cape Fear Valley Health System is seeking a Pharmacist at Hoke Hospital in Raeford, NC. The role focuses on clinical and operational medication management, reviewing orders, and dispensing medications per physician orders.

The pharmacist will supervise technicians, train new staff, ensure patient safety, and participate in quality improvement. Knowledge of pharmacy laws, communication, and patient age-specific care are essential for this position.

Qualifications

• Doctor of Pharmacy Degree required.
• Licensed Pharmacist by North Carolina Board of Pharmacy (NCBOP) required or eligible to become licensed by NCBOP.
• Board Certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Reviews physician medication orders, checking for problems with dosages, interactions and incompatibilities.
• Enters orders into computer and dispenses medications in accordance with the orders.
• Supervises work of technicians and helps to train and orient new employees.
• Performs comprehensive patient medication order interpretation and computer entry.
• Maintains safe working environment and effective relationships with hospital staff.
• Participates in Organizational Improvement activities and completes required documentation.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

English proficiency

Pharmacy laws knowledge

Drug interactions knowledge

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Doctor of Pharmacy Degree

Licensed Pharmacist by NC Board of Pharmacy

Board Certification (preferred)

Job description

Facility

Hoke Hospital

Location

Raeford, North Carolina

Department

Pharmacy

Job Family

Professional

Work Shift

Days (United States of America)

Summary

Responsible for demonstrating clinical and operational knowledge and expertise as it relates to assessment, treatment, and care of patients at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center. This knowledge and expertise cover the ages of patients (references Erickson’s Model) that the pharmacist may serve and requires the pharmacist to produce results through clinical interventions. Reviews physician medication orders, checking for problems associated with dosages, interactions and incompatibilities; enters orders into computer and dispenses medications in accordance with the orders; supervises work of technicians and helps to train and orient new employees.

Major Job Functions

The following is a summary of the major essential functions of this job. The incumbent may perform other duties, both major and minor, that are not mentioned below. In addition, specific functions may change from time to time:

• Performs comprehensive patient medication order interpretation, checking for problems with dosages, interactions, and incompatibilities

• Performs comprehensive patient medication order computer entry

• Functions as a supervisor of technicians, students, and co-workers

• Prepares ordered medications and dispenses ordered medications

• Provides a safe working environment

• Maintains effective working relationships with hospital staff

• Participates in Organizational Improvement activities

• Complete all required documentation

• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

The following qualifications, or equivalents, are the minimum requirements necessary to perform the essential functions of this job:

Education and Formal Training :

• Doctor of Pharmacy Degree required

• Licensed Pharmacist by North Carolina Board of Pharmacy (NCBOP) required OR eligible to become licensed by NCBOP required

• Board Certification preferred

Work Experience :

• None

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required :

• Proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking the English language

• Knowledge of Pharmacy laws (state and national)

• Knowledge of ages of patients (references Erickson’s Model) that the pharmacist may serve: infant (0 to 12 months), toddlers (13 months to 30 months), preschooler (30 months to 5 years), school age (6 years to 12 years), adolescent (13 years to 18 years), young adult (18 years to 30 years), middle adult (30 years to 65 years), and older adult (greater than 65 years)

• Good communication skills, both oral and written

• Interpersonal skills that promote cooperative peer behavior

• Knowledge of drugs and how they act and interact

Physical Requirements :

• Ability to work variable shifts

• Ability to turn and lift patients

• Much standing, walking, bending and lifting

• Possess visual and auditory acuity for observing patients

• Position involves exposure to blood and body secretions and may involve skin, eye, mucous membrane, or parenteral contact with blood or other potentially infectious material

Required Licenses and Certifications

Pharmacist - NC Board Of Pharmacy

Cape Fear Valley Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity