Pharmacist - Central Inpatient Pharmacy

Description

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Summary:

The Central Inpatient Pharmacy at UNC Medical Center employs a fully automated distribution system with 24/7 365 operation to service nearly 1,000 beds, including a Level 1 Trauma Center and Comprehensive Cancer Center. The Department of Pharmacy at UNC Healthcare is recognized nationally as a leader in innovative pharmacy practice and has received numerous ASHP Best Practice Awards in Health-System Pharmacy. We are culturally diverse and have a variety of backgrounds, interests, capabilities, and experience.

Our team is seeking a highly-motivated, dedicated, and energetic pharmacist to help continue providing this excellent patient care on the night shift. This person will work closely with other members of the Department of Pharmacy to optimize medication use and drug distribution services, including order verification, code attendance, non-sterile and sterile product checking, and rotating coverage at Hillsborough and Pediatrics Pharmacies as needed. The shift hours are 9pm to 7am with a 7 days on 7 days off schedule.

Qualified candidates will have earned a BS in Pharmacy or a Doctor of Pharmacy degree from an ACPE-accredited school/college of pharmacy and must be licensed or eligible for licensure to practice pharmacy in the State of North Carolina. The designation of Board Certification and completion of a PGY1 and PGY2 residency or an equivalent level of hospital pharmacy experience is also preferred.

Differential:

• Weekday Night - 20%
• Sat/Sun Night - 30%

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.

Other information:
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.
Knowledge/Skills/and Abilities Requirements:

Legal Employer: STATE

Entity: UNC Medical Center

Organization Unit: Pharmacy Inpatient Operations

Work Type: Full Time

Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00

Salary Range: $50.99 - $73.28 per hour (Hiring Range)

Pay offers are determined by experience and internal equity

Work Assignment Type: Onsite

Work Schedule: Night Job

Location of Job: US:NC:Chapel Hill

Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: Yes

This is a State position employed by UNC Health Care System with UNC Health benefits. If, however, you are presently an employee of another North Carolina agency and currently participate in TSERS or the ORP, you will be eligible to continue participating in those plans at UNC Health.

Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

UNC Health makes reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as applicants and employees with disabilities. All interested applicants are invited to apply for career opportunities. Please email applicant.accommodations@unchealth.unc.edu if you need a reasonable accommodation to search and/or to apply for a career opportunity.