Job Information
UNC Health Care Clinical Pharmacist - Cardiology in Raleigh, North Carolina
Description
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Summary:
UNC Rex Pharmacy Team has an immediate opening for a highly motivated individual interested in providing patient care to our adult cardiology patient population.
The Clinical Pharmacist will work in a multidisciplinary environment alongside our inpatient care teams. 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 precept students and residents in the PGY1 and PGY2 pharmacy residency programs. This individual will play an active role in the continued development of the Cardiology team. 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.
Contact Information: Ahmed Shible, PharmD - Cardiology, Critical Care and Neurology. Email: ahmed.shible@unchealth.unc.edu
Responsibilities:
Review and interpret orders to assure accuracy and appropriateness
Assess relevant patient data, in conjunction with prescribed therapies, and make appropriate pharmaceutical care interventions
Promote and demonstrate rational, cost-effective drug therapy
Provide antimicrobial management
Provide pharmacist support to inpatient nursing units
Provide drug information to consumers and healthcare professionals
Counsel patients and appropriate family members regarding pharmaceutical care issues and lifestyle modifications
Direct and supervise support personnel engaged in pharmaceutical activities
Adverse Drug Event and Medication Error Reporting
Staff education
Code Blue participation
Precept pharmacy students and residents
Respond to drug information requests
Protocol and guideline development
Participation in research and quality improvement initiatives
Representation on hospital or departmental committees
Adhere to federal, state, local and institutional policies, procedures, standards and regulations
Other Information
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:
● The designation of Board Certified Cardiology Pharmacist (BCCP) or Board Certified Pharmacotherapy Specialist (BCPS) and completion of a PGY1 and PGY2 residency or an equivalent level of pharmacy experience is preferred.
Knowledge/Skills/and Abilities Requirements:
Job Details
Legal Employer: NCHEALTH
Entity: UNC REX Healthcare
Organization Unit: Rex IP Pharmacy
Work Type: Full Time
Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00
Salary Range: $49.75 - $71.50 per hour (Hiring Range)
Pay offers are determined by experience and internal equity
Work Assignment Type: Onsite
Work Schedule: Variable
Location of Job: US:NC:Raleigh
Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: Yes
This position is employed by NC Health (Rex Healthcare, Inc., d/b/a NC Health), a private, fully-owned subsidiary of UNC Heath Care System. This is not a State employed position.
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.
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.