Pharmacist - Pharmacy (Fulltime, Halftime, Per-diem)

Capefearvalley; United States; On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Cape Fear Valley Medical Center in Fayetteville, NC, seeks a licensed pharmacist to apply clinical and operational knowledge to assessment, treatment, and patient care, reviewing orders and dispensing medications.

You will supervise technicians, train staff, ensure a safe workplace, collaborate with physicians and nurses on clinical interventions, and participate in organizational improvement activities within a large health system.

Qualifications

• Licensed as a Pharmacist by the North Carolina Board of Pharmacy.
• Graduate from an accredited school of pharmacy or eligible for graduation.
• Knowledge of drugs, dosages, interactions, and patient safety.

Responsibilities

• Reviews physician medication orders for dosage accuracy, interactions and incompatibilities.
• Enters orders into the computer and dispenses medications as ordered.
• Supervises technicians, students and co-workers; trains new staff.
• Prepares and dispenses ordered medications.
• Maintains a safe working environment and collaborates with hospital staff.
• Participates in organizational improvement activities; completes required documentation.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Good communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Knowledge of drugs and interactions

Pharmacy laws knowledge

Knowledge of patient age groups

Education

Licensed as Pharmacist by NC Board of Pharmacy

Graduate from accredited school of pharmacy

Eligible for graduation

Job description

Facility

Cape Fear Valley Medical Center Location Fayetteville, North Carolina Department Pharmacy Job Family Professional Work Shift 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

• Education and Formal Training: Licensed as Pharmacist by the North Carolina Board of Pharmacy (NCBOP) required OR graduate from an accredited school of pharmacy required OR eligible for graduation required
• Work Experience: None

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required

• 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

For exceptional healthcare come to Cape Fever Valley Health where caring employees are committed to integrity, patient-centeredness and excellence throughout the entire healthcare process. At Cape Fever Valley Health, our goal is to improve the quality of every life we touch. Our diverse team of doctors, nurses and staff work together to create a better experience for every patient, every time. Cape Fever Valley is a 950-bed, 8-hospital regional health system, the 8th largest in North Carolina, with more than 1 million inpatient and outpatients annually. A private not-for-profit organization with over 7,000 employees and 850 physicians. Our employees and physicians proudly serve a seven-county region of southeastern North Carolina, including Fayetteville, Fort Bragg, Hope Mills, Raeford, Lumberton, Elizabethtown, Clinton, Lillington, Dunn and beyond. Our medical facilities include Cape Fear Valley Medical Center, Highsmith-Rainey Specialty Hospital, Cape Fear Valley Rehabilitation Center, Behavioral Health Care, Bladen County Hospital, Hoke Hospital, Central Harnett Hospital, Betsy Johnson Hospital, as well as more than 60 medical offices and specialty care clinics spread throughout the Cape Fear region.