Other Information

About the Role

The University of North Carolina Hillsborough Hospital and Inpatient Pharmacy department has an opening for a highly motivated individual interested in providing patient care to patients presenting to the emergency department (ED). UNC Hillsborough has a strong commitment to providing high-quality, patient-centered care for the surrounding community. The UNC Hillsborough Emergency Department offers an opportunity to support a growing practice environment and develop clinical pharmacy services that enhance care for patients presenting with a broad range of urgent and emergent needs. The focus of the position will be to help build and establish a new emergency department pharmacy program at UNC Hillsborough.

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.

Qualifications

• Education: PharmD or BS Pharmacy Degree
• Licensure/Certification: 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.
• Experience: No prior experience required. The designation of Board Certified Pharmacotherapy Specialist (BCPS) and completion of a PGY1 or PGY2 residency or an equivalent level of pharmacy experience is preferred. Residency training focused in Emergency Medicine or Critical Care is also preferred for this position.

Pay & Schedule

• Salary Range: $51.50 – $74.01 per hour (Hiring Range). Pay offers are determined by experience and internal equity.
• Work Schedule: Day Job
• Work Type: Full Time, 40.00 hours per week
• Work Assignment Type: Onsite