Staff Pharmacist

Staff Pharmacist

Location: System-Wide Support at Both Locations | Full-Time | Variable Shifts

Why You'll Love Working Here

As a Staff Pharmacist at UNC Health Appalachian, you'll play a vital role in ensuring safe, effective, and evidence-based medication therapy for our patients. Working collaboratively with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals, you'll provide both clinical and distributive pharmacy services that directly impact patient outcomes.

Join a mission-driven healthcare system committed to excellence, innovation, and compassionate care in the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains.

• Compensation: Starting at $55.85/hour , with competitive pay based on education, experience, and internal equity.
• Schedule: Full-time position with variable shifts, including days, evenings, weekends, holidays, and emergency coverage as needed.
• Applicable Benefits: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage; retirement plan with employer match; paid time off; tuition reimbursement; wellness incentives; employee discounts; and additional employee support programs. Benefits begin the first of the month following 60 days of employment from new hire orientation.
• Benefits Eligibility: Benefits begin the first of the month following 60 days of employment from new hire orientation.

What You'll Do as a Staff Pharmacist

Clinical Pharmacy Services

• 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.
• Monitor patient responses to medication therapy and recommend interventions as appropriate.
• Provide drug information, dosing recommendations, and evidence-based clinical support.

Patient & Caregiver Education

• Educate patients and caregivers regarding medications, treatment plans, and medication safety.
• Promote medication adherence and understanding through patient-centered counseling.

Interdisciplinary Collaboration

• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to optimize medication outcomes.
• Serve as a clinical resource for medication-related questions and therapeutic decision-making.

Distributive Pharmacy Services

• Perform distributive pharmacy functions to ensure timely medication availability and delivery.
• Support efficient pharmacy operations while maintaining accuracy and patient safety.

Professional Practice & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with pharmacy regulations, accreditation standards, and organizational policies.
• Support quality improvement initiatives and medication safety programs.
• Demonstrate UNC Health Appalachian's Mission, Vision, and Values through professional, compassionate, and patient-centered care.

Education & Development

• Support the education and development of pharmacy students through practical and didactic learning experiences.
• Maintain professional competencies through continuing education and ongoing professional development.

Qualifications/Licenses

Education

• Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy or Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) required.

Experience

• One (1) year of clinical patient care and medication order management experience preferred.

Required Licensure & Certifications

• Current license to practice Pharmacy in the State of North Carolina required.

Knowledge, 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

Physical Demands

• 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 visual work and detailed medication verification activities.

Working Conditions

• Exposure to electrical and mechanical equipment, chemicals, biological specimens, and healthcare-related hazards.
• Variable schedules including days, evenings, weekends, holidays, and emergency situations.
• Occasional exposure to ionizing and non-ionizing radiation environments.
• Frequent collaboration with physicians, nurses, pharmacy technicians, and other healthcare professionals.
• Adherence to medication safety, infection prevention, and regulatory standards.

What Sets Us Apart

• Career Growth: Expand your clinical expertise through continuing education, specialty certifications, tuition reimbursement, and professional development opportunities.
• Impactful Work: Play a critical role in medication safety, therapeutic outcomes, and patient care across UNC Health Appalachian's hospitals, practices, and specialty care services.
• Community & Lifestyle: Enjoy life in Boone, North Carolina, surrounded by the Blue Ridge Mountains and recognized nationally for its outdoor recreation, cultural attractions, and exceptional quality of life.
• Top-Tier Community: The High Country offers a unique combination of mountain living, vibrant local culture, and year-round recreational opportunities.
• Meaningful Benefits: Enjoy comprehensive healthcare coverage, retirement benefits with employer match, paid time off, paid parental leave, wellness resources, tuition reimbursement, and employee discounts.
• Inclusive Culture: We foster a workplace built on respect, collaboration, diversity, and professional excellence where every team member is valued.

Ready to Make a Difference in Medication Safety and Patient Care?

Apply today to join UNC Health Appalachian as a Staff Pharmacist and help deliver safe, effective, and evidence-based medication therapy that improves patient outcomes throughout the High Country.

About UNC Health Appalachian

UNC Health Appalachian is a premier healthcare provider in the High Country, operating three hospitals and a variety of medical services. We are committed to improving the health and quality of life for residents of the region.

About UNC Health

As part of the University of North Carolina system, UNC Health includes 14 hospitals and over 500 clinics, dedicated to advancing the health and well-being of North Carolinians.

Equal Opportunity Employer

UNC Health Appalachian is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences.

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check and drug screening.

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