Staff Pharmacist

Staff Pharmacist

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

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 pay begins at $55.85 per hour, with 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.

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.

Inclusive Culture:

We foster a workplace built on respect, collaboration, diversity, and professional excellence where every team member is valued.

Appalachian Regional Healthcare System