Staff Pharmacist

Staff Pharmacist Location: System Wide Support at Both Locations | Full-Time | Variable Shifts Compensation: Starting pay begins at $55.85 per hour, competitive rates based on experience and education. Schedule: Full-time position with variable shifts, including days, evenings, weekends, holidays, and emergency coverage as needed. Benefits: Comprehensive medical/dental/vision coverage, retirement with employer match, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, paid parental leave, wellness incentives, and employee discounts. What You’ll Do as a Staff Pharmacist Review, verify, and manage medication orders to ensure safe, accurate, and effective drug therapy. Participate in interdisciplinary patient care activities, including medication reconciliation, medication therapy monitoring, and clinical consultations. Provide patient and caregiver education regarding medications and treatment plans. Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to optimize medication outcomes. Provide drug information, dosing recommendations, and evidence-based clinical support. Perform distributive pharmacy functions to ensure timely medication availability and delivery. Monitor patient responses to medication therapy and recommend interventions as appropriate. Ensure compliance with pharmacy regulations, accreditation standards, and organizational policies. Support the education and training of pharmacy students through practical and didactic learning experiences. Demonstrate UNC Health Appalachian’s Mission, Vision, and Values through professional, compassionate, and patient-centered care. Qualifications Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Pharmacy or Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) required. Experience: One (1) year of clinical patient care and medication order management experience preferred. Licenses/Certifications: Current license to practice Pharmacy in the State of North Carolina required. Skills & Abilities: Strong pharmaceutical knowledge and clinical decision-making skills. Ability to accept accountability for patient outcomes and prioritize patient needs. Strong verbal and written communication skills. Ability to collaborate effectively with interdisciplinary healthcare teams. Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced healthcare environment. Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving abilities. Proficiency with pharmacy information systems and related technology. Commitment to professional integrity, continuous learning, and quality improvement. Physical & Work Environment Frequent standing and walking throughout shifts. Frequent lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling of materials weighing up to and greater than 50 pounds. Frequent bending, squatting, kneeling, twisting, turning, and reaching. Frequent hand, finger, and wrist repetition requiring moderate dexterity. Frequent close eye work and detailed medication verification activities. Exposure to electrical and mechanical equipment, chemicals, biological specimens, and healthcare-related hazards. Subject to variable schedules including days, evenings, weekends, holidays, and emergency situations. Occasional exposure to ionizing and non-ionizing radiation environments. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds. Employment is contingent on successful background checks and drug screening. #J-18808-Ljbffr UNC Health Appalachian