Staff Pharmacist - Independent Pharmacy Primary Care Internal Medicine

About the Job

Staff Pharmacist - Independent Pharmacy & Primary Care Services

Benson, NC | Full-Time | Monday-Friday | No Weekends

Position Summary:

The Staff Pharmacist is responsible for overseeing daily pharmacy operations while serving as a trusted medication expert for patients and healthcare providers.

This individual will work closely with physicians, nurses, care managers, and support staff to optimize medication therapy, improve adherence, and remove barriers to care.

The ideal candidate is clinically minded, service-oriented, technologically proficient, and passionate about independent pharmacy.

What Makes This Opportunity Different:

• Embedded Primary Care Practice.
• Practice within Eastern Carolina Medical Center and work directly alongside primary care providers as part of an integrated healthcare team.
• Advanced Pharmacy Technology

Our pharmacy utilizes:

• PioneerRx pharmacy management system.
• ScriptPro robotic dispensing technology.
• SynMed medication adherence and compliance packaging automation.
• These technologies allow pharmacists to focus more on patient care while maintaining operational efficiency and accuracy.
• Medication Adherence Programs.

We Offer:

• Compliance packaging.
• Medication synchronization.
• Adherence monitoring.
• Medication therapy management.
• Refill management support.

These services enable pharmacists to have a meaningful impact on patient outcomes beyond traditional dispensing.

Academic & Professional Development Environment: We maintain strong academic partnerships and serve as a training site for future pharmacy leaders through:

• Student pharmacist rotations from Campbell University College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences.
• Collaboration with UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy.
• An established pharmacist residency program.
• Opportunities to mentor pharmacy students, residents, and future clinicians.

Work-Life Balance.

Monday-Friday schedule.

No weekends.

No major holidays.

Supportive team environment.

Strong provider relationships.

Key Responsibilities:

Pharmacy Operations:

• Verify and dispense prescriptions accurately and efficiently.
• Ensure compliance with all federal and state pharmacy regulations.
• Manage inventory, purchasing, controlled substance accountability, and quality assurance processes.
• Utilize PioneerRx, ScriptPro, and SynMed technologies to optimize workflow efficiency.
• Support pharmacy growth initiatives and service line expansion.

Patient Care:

• Provide comprehensive medication counseling and education.
• Conduct Medication Therapy Management (MTM) interventions.
• Support compliance packaging and medication synchronization programs.
• Assist patients with medication affordability programs and prior authorization support.
• Promote medication adherence through patient engagement and follow-up.
• Identify opportunities to improve clinical outcomes through pharmacist intervention.

Provider Collaboration:

• Serve as a medication resource for physicians and clinical staff.
• Communicate medication-related recommendations and interventions.
• Assist with formulary optimization and therapeutic substitutions.
• Support medication reconciliation and transitions of care.
• Participate in collaborative patient care initiatives within the practice.

Leadership & Team Development:

• Supervise pharmacy technicians, interns, residents, and support staff.
• Foster a positive, patient-centered culture.
• Participate in continuous quality improvement initiatives.
• Support training and onboarding of team members.
• Mentor pharmacy students and residents.

Preferred Qualifications:

Required:

• Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD).
• Active North Carolina Pharmacist License.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Passion for patient-centered care.

Preferred:

• Independent pharmacy experience.
• Ambulatory care experience.
• Primary care or physician office-based experience.
• PioneerRx experience.
• Medication synchronization experience.
• Compliance packaging experience.
• Immunization certification.
• MTM experience.
• Residency training (PGY1 preferred but not required).

Future Growth Opportunities: For pharmacists interested in expanding their clinical impact, opportunities may be available to participate in:

• Chronic Care Management (CCM).
• Remote Patient Monitoring (RPM).
• Medication optimization programs.
• Population health initiatives.
• Collaborative practice models.
• Value-based care programs.
• Care coordination services.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Competitive salary (commensurate with experience).
• Performance-based bonus opportunities.
• Paid Time Off (PTO).
• Paid Holidays.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan.
• Health Insurance.
• Dental Insurance.
• Vision Insurance.
• Life Insurance.
• Short-Term Disability Insurance.
• Long-Term Disability Insurance.
• Continuing Education Support.