Pharmacist, Acute Hospital

LifePoint Health

$90K — $120K *
Hospitals & Medical Centers
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Pharmacy required; Doctoral Degree preferred
  • Active Pharmacy License in North Carolina
  • Strong critical thinking and judgment skills
  • Ability to work independently and under pressure
  • Experience with drug therapy protocols and medication management

Responsibilities

  • Manage drug therapy protocols with an interdisciplinary team
  • Review and evaluate medication orders for drug-related problems
  • Educate healthcare staff and patients on drug information
  • Document interventions for quality improvement
  • Evaluate accuracy of medication orders before and after processing

Benefits

  • 7 on 7 off schedule promotes work-life balance
  • Full night shift hours with potential for night differential
  • Participation in interdisciplinary patient care teams
  • Opportunities for continuous education and professional development
  • Access to healthcare benefits and wellness programs
Full Job Description
JOB DESCRIPTION

Facility Name: Frye Regional Medical Center

Position: Pharmacist, Acute Hospital

schedule: 10pm-8am, (Monday - Sunday) 7 on 7 off schedule 

Shift: Fulle Nights Evenings 

Position Summary 

Coordinates and provides the pharmaceutical care of patients.

 

Essential Functions:

  • Manages drug therapy protocols as a part of an interdisciplinary team. 

  • Reviews, interprets and evaluates medication orders to identify, prevent and resolve potential or actual drug related problems. 

  • Provides drug information and education to medical staff, healthcare professionals, and patients, and pharmacy students. 

  • Documents interventions and their outcomes for use in drug therapy quality improvement efforts. 

  • Evaluates medication orders for accuracy and completeness prior to order entry. Checks for accuracy after filling by technicians

 

Required Skills:

Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

 

Education/ Certification

  • Education: Bachelor’s Degree Required; Doctoral Degree Preferred

  • Licenses: Pharmacy License in the state of North Carolina

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