Pharmacist - Medication Optimization Specialist

1 month ago


Raleigh, North Carolina, United States UNC Health Care Full time
Job Summary

As a Pharmacist with UNC Health Care, you will play a critical role in optimizing medication use and drug distribution services for our patients. This is an exciting opportunity to join a team of dedicated healthcare professionals who are passionate about improving the health and well-being of our community.

Key Responsibilities
  • Receives and interprets prescriptions, reviewing patient medication profiles and histories to ensure accurate and safe medication therapy.
  • Clarifies incomplete, inaccurate, or contraindicated prescriptions with prescribers, nurses, or other healthcare professionals as needed.
  • Identifies and intervenes on medication-related problems, utilizing patient data to provide optimal drug therapy recommendations.
  • Assesses and makes clinical interventions on patient medication therapy regimens, collaborating with providers as necessary.
  • Prepares and dispenses medications, including sterile products, using standard formulas, processes, and procedures.
  • Complies with medication formulary, therapeutic substitution, and other programs designed to optimize drug therapy while minimizing cost.
  • Counsels patients and family members on pharmaceutical care issues as requested or required.
  • Directs workflow and supervises pharmacy technicians, students, and volunteers during shifts.
  • 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.
Requirements
  • PharmD or BS Pharmacy Degree
  • Active pharmacist licensure with the NC Board of Pharmacy or obtainable before initiation of employment
  • No prior experience required
Work Environment

This is a per diem position with a standard schedule of 8 hours per week. The salary range is $49.75 - $71.50 per hour, with pay offers determined by experience and internal equity. The work assignment type is onsite, with a work schedule of evening shifts. The location of the job is Raleigh, NC.



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