Pharmacist - Central Inpatient Pharmacy

UNC Health•Chapel Hill, NC

7d•$52 - $74•Onsite

About The Position

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

Requirements

PharmD or BS Pharmacy Degree
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.
No prior experience required.

Responsibilities

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.
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
Compounds and oversees the preparation and dispensing of medications including sterile products using standard formulas, processes and procedures as required.
Complies with the medication formulary, and therapeutic substitution and other programs designed to optimize drug therapy while minimizing cost as required.
Completes required documentation such as notations in the medical record, controlled substances documentation, cash register reconciliation, competency, etc. as required.
Counsels patients and appropriate family members regarding pharmaceutical care issues as requested or required.
Directs workflow of the shift and supervises pharmacy technicians, students, and/or volunteers present during that shift.
Adheres to federal, state, local and institutional policies, procedures, standards and regulations.
Identifies and participates in process improvement opportunities.
Precepts students, residents and participates in training new pharmacy staff as required.