Staff Clinical Pharmacist
About The Position
Cardinal Health manages the pharmacy at PAM Specialty Hospital of Rocky Mount, a 50-bed, high-acuity long-term acute care hospital in Rocky Mount, North Carolina. The full-time pharmacist supports the safe and effective delivery of medication therapy for medically complex patients in a hospital pharmacy setting, collaborating with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals. Clinical work includes medication order review and verification, assessing medication regimens, dose optimization, antimicrobial stewardship, and medication safety. The pharmacist also supports daily pharmacy operations, regulatory compliance, controlled substance management, inventory oversight, and continuous quality improvement. The role helps support pharmacy technicians, maintain regulatory readiness, and implement processes that promote safe, efficient medication management. The pharmacy operates Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with on-call coverage on weekends and holidays.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in pharmacy or PharmD.
- Good-standing Pharmacist license in the state of North Carolina.
- Ability to hear, write, and speak clearly to communicate with customers and healthcare professionals.
- Strong customer service skills.
- Computer proficiency and ability to learn and successfully operate multiple pharmacy information systems.
- Ability to work on call or participate in an on-call rotation.
- Ability to occasionally lift up to 35 pounds.
- Ability to bend, reach, stoop, lift, and stand for an entire shift.
- May require vendor credentialing.
Nice To Haves
- Inpatient or hospital pharmacy experience.
- IV compounding experience.
Responsibilities
- Apply expert knowledge of drugs and related protocols to verify medication orders using the pharmacy information system; assess drugs and doses in relation to the patient's condition and address automated alerts.
- Supervise pharmacy technicians to support compliant and efficient pharmacy operations, review their work in accordance with State Boards of Pharmacy regulations, and provide guidance on complex prescriptions, automation systems, orders, and related issues.
- Adjust dosages according to established protocols, considering the patient's condition and other medications, and complete clinical tasks related to antimicrobial stewardship.
- Educate patients on proper medication use and expected effects, especially when they take multiple medications, begin new regimens, or are discharged.
- Manage narcotics, inventory control, and compliance, including regular documentation and checklists; audit outdated medication where state rules do not permit pharmacy technicians to do so.
- Contact nurses and physicians as necessary to verify orders and obtain additional information.
- Assist the Pharmacy Director with maintaining pharmacy accreditation and implementing operational changes, including new systems or standard procedure adjustments.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- Paid time off plan.
- Health savings account (HSA).
- 401(k) savings plan.
- Access to wages before payday with myFlexPay.
- Flexible spending accounts (FSAs).
- Short- and long-term disability coverage.
- Work-Life resources.
- Paid parental leave.
- Healthy lifestyle programs.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
