Clinical Pharmacist - ED Overnights

The University of North Carolina Hospitals and Clinics Department of Pharmacy's Acute Care Services Team has an immediate opening for a highly motivated individual interested in providing patient care to patients presenting to the emergency department (ED). UNC Hospitals has a tradition of excellence in patient care and has been serving the residents of North Carolina for over 60 years. The University of North Carolina (UNC) Medical Center Emergency Department (ED) is a certified Level I Adult and Pediatric Trauma Center, state Burn Center, and Joint Commission Comprehensive Stroke and Chest Pain Center. Annual ED volumes exceed 70,000 and 15,000 for adult and pediatric patients respectively, with an average daily volume of 240 patients. As one of the largest referral centers in North Carolina, the department sees some of the highest acuity patients in the state, with an admit rate near 30 percent. The ED has 94 treatment spaces in 6 different areas (Adult Acute ED, Trauma, Pediatric ED, Behavioral Health, GNSH (ED Holding), and Team D (Fast Track)). The focus of the position will be to establish consistent clinical pharmacy services in the emergency department setting in the UNC Hospitals ED. This position will rotate weekly, working seven days in a row for 10-hour shifts followed by seven days off. The pharmacist will work in a multidisciplinary environment to provide comprehensive pharmaceutical care to both adult and pediatric patients.This position will be the pharmacist responsible for the clinical and administrative needs of patients within the emergency department on overnights. The pharmacist will work collaboratively with the current emergency department pharmacists. The designation of Board Certified Pharmacotherapy Specialist (BCPS) and completion of a PGY1 or PGY2 residency or an equivalent level of pharmacy experience is preferred. Residency training focused in Emergency Medicine or Critical Care is also preferred for this position. #J-18808-Ljbffr EM pharmacists