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nYour passion belongs at UNC Health. Join more than 56,000 teammates working together to improve the health and well-being of the communities we serve across North Carolina.
nSummary:
nThe University of North Carolina Medical Center Department of Pharmacy’s Acute Care Services Team has an immediate opening for a highly motivated individual interested in providing patient care to our critical care, adult general medicine, and surgery patient populations.
nThe Clinical Pharmacist will work in a multidisciplinary environment while floating among the evening shift positions with a focus on critical care populations. The successful candidate may cover a variety of different services but should feel comfortable covering adult ICU settings and the Emergency Department. The position will provide pharmacotherapy services, medication profile review, response to drug information questions, order verification, problem resolution and distributive functions as needed. This individual will play an active role in the continued development of the transition of care process, primarily focusing on medication reconciliation and patient counseling. In addition, this person will work closely with other members of the Department of Pharmacy to address any needs that might arise and that require this person’s qualifications and/or expertise. There are also opportunities to precept pharmacy students as a part of the institution’s relationship with the UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy. This is a 32 hour/week position with a rotating day off. The hours of this position will be 1:30 pm to 10:00 pm with a weekend rotation.
nQualified 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 Certified Pharmacotherapy Specialist (BCPS) or Board Certified Critical Care Pharmacist (BCCCP) and completion of a PGY1 or PGY2 residency or an equivalent level of pharmacy experience is also preferred.
nContact Information: Laura Sipkes, PharmD, MS, Clinical Manager, University of North Carolina Hospitals. Email: ( )
nResponsibilities:
nnnReceives 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.
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nnUtilizes 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
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nnCompounds and oversees the preparation and dispensing of medications including sterile products using standard formulas, processes and procedures as required.
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nnComplies with the medication formulary, and therapeutic substitution and other programs designed to optimize drug therapy while minimizing cost as required.
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nnCompletes required documentation such as notations in the medical record, controlled substances documentation, cash register reconciliation, competency, etc. as required.
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nnCounsels patients and appropriate family members regarding pharmaceutical care issues as requested or required.
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nnDirects workflow of the shift and supervises pharmacy technicians, students, and/or volunteers present during that shift.
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nnAdheres to federal, state, local and institutional policies, procedures, standards and regulations.
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nnIdentifies and participates in process improvement opportunities.
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nnPrecepts students, residents and participates in training new pharmacy staff as required.
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n nOther Information
nOther information:
nEducation Requirements:
n● PharmD or BS Pharmacy Degree
nLicensure/Certification Requirements:
n● 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.
nProfessional Experience Requirements:
n● No prior experience required.
nKnowledge/Skills/and Abilities Requirements:
nJob Details
nLegal Employer: STATE
nEntity: UNC Medical Center
nOrganization Unit: Pharmacy Decentral Services
nWork Type: Full Time
nStandard Hours Per Week: 32.00
nSalary Range: $51.50 - $74.01 per hour (Hiring Range)
nPay offers are determined by experience and internal equity
nWork Assignment Type: Onsite
nWork Schedule: Evening Job
nLocation of Job: US:NC:Chapel Hill
nExempt From Overtime: Exempt: Yes
nThis 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.
nQualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran or political affiliation.
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nQualified 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.
Worksite address
chapel hill, NC, 27517, US
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