Pharmacist (Per Diem)

Job Description

Description

Become part of an inclusive organization with over 40,000 teammates, whose mission is to improve the health and well-being of the unique communities we serve.

UNC Health Nash, an affiliated member of the UNC Health system, invites passionate healthcare professionals to join our esteemed team. Governed locally, we proudly serve a diverse patient base, spanning Nash, Edgecombe, Halifax, Wilson Counties, and beyond. With a steadfast commitment to elevating community health through exceptional care, we prioritize excellence, compassion, and innovation, ensuring every individual receives the highest standard of support. Joining our team means becoming an integral part of our dedication to wellness, where we constantly strive to redefine excellence in healthcare through state-of-the-art facilities and pioneering programs. Join us in this transformative journey, where your contributions will make a lasting impact on our community's health and wellbeing.

Summary:
Compounds and dispenses medications, intravenous fluids and other pharmaceuticals pursuant to written orders issued by physician. Oversees work performed by non-licensed personnel. Serves as a clinical resource regarding pharmaceuticals and drug therapy.

Responsibilities:
Participation in daily patient care rounds (for services with evening rounds eg. PICU/PCICU)
Monitor drug therapy to evaluate appropriateness of use including therapeutic drug monitoring
Maintain patient profiles within electronic medical record to facilitate communication
Antimicrobial management and stewardship
Ensure adherence to formulary
Ensure timely medication access for service patients; including order review and verification
Facilitate discharge and transfer of patients (ie. medication reconciliation and discharge counseling)
Adverse Drug Event and Medication Error Reporting
Staff education
Code Blue participation
Precept pharmacy students and residents and provide didactic education
Respond to drug information requests
Protocol and guideline development
Participation in research and quality improvement initiatives
Representation on hospital or departmental committees

Other information:
1. Bachelor's Degree in Pharmacy required
2. Registered Pharmacist. Eligible for licensure in North Carolina as a Registered Pharmacist
3. New graduates with required credentials are eligible to apply
4. Healthcare experience

Job Details

Legal Employer: Nash Hospitals

Entity: Nash UNC Health Care

Organization Unit: NGH Pharmacy

Work Type: Per Diem

Standard Hours Per Week: 8.00

Work Assignment Type: Onsite

Work Schedule: Variable

Location of Job: NASH HC

Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: No