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UNC REX Healthcare

Clinical Pharmacist - Cardiology/Critical Care services

UNC REX Healthcare, Raleigh, North Carolina, United States, 27601

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Summary:

We are seeking a highly skilled and dedicated clinical pharmacist to join our healthcare team. As a clinical pharmacist, you will play a crucial role in providing comprehensive pharmaceutical care to patients in inpatient cardiology and critical care units. You will collaborate with healthcare professionals to optimize medication therapy, ensure patient safety, and improve health outcomes. Your expertise in medication management and clinical decision‑making will contribute to the delivery of high‑quality patient‑centered care.

Contact information: Ahmed A Shible, PharmD, BCPS, BCCCP, DPLA – Pharmacist Coordinator (Email: ahmed.shible@unchealth.unc.edu)

Responsibilities

Medication Therapy Management

Review medical charts and assess patients' medication regimens for appropriateness

Develop and implement individualized treatment plans, including dosage adjustments and recommendations for therapy optimization during rounds or other forms of communication as applicable

Promote best evidence‑based practice through medical literature

Order entry into electronic health record (EHR) by reviewing and interpreting orders to assure accuracy

Clinical Consultations

Respond to pharmacokinetic consults by assessing their appropriateness, developing a plan, and placing orders per institutional policies

Answer drug information inquiries from providers and nurses

Documentation of all clinical consults in EHR per institutional guidelines

Medication Safety

Conduct medication reconciliation processes, including reviewing medication orders, verifying appropriateness, and identifying discrepancies or potential risks

Implement interventions to minimize medication errors and adverse drug events

Adverse drug event and medication error reporting per institutional policies

Quality Improvement

Participate in quality improvement initiatives and medication‑related research projects

Participate in development and implementation of institutional clinical guidelines and protocols

Monitor clinical outcomes, evaluate therapeutic interventions, and propose recommendations for process improvement

Continuous Professional Development

Stay updated with the literature relevant to practice area and health care regulations

Attend continuous education sessions provided by our institution; or other local, regional, and national institutions

Attend conferences, seminars, and relevant educational programs to maintain professional competence (optional)

Teaching

Participate in teaching pharmacy students and interns on rotations

Participate in teaching our PGY‑1 and PGY‑2 pharmacy residents

Participate in teaching our providers and nurses through various teaching methods as applicable

Regulatory Compliance

Adhere to legal and ethical standards related to pharmacy practice

Maintaining patient confidentiality

Follow applicable laws and regulations

Patient Education

Counsel patients on proper medication use, potential side effects, and precautions

Provide clear instructions and address any concerns or questions raised by patients or their caregivers

Other Information Education Requirements

PharmD or BS Pharmacy Degree

Licensure/Certification Requirements

Active pharmacist licensure with the NC Board of Pharmacy or obtainable before initiation of employment. Recent graduates of ACPE‑accredited colleges/schools of pharmacy may fill this role while pending initial pharmacist licensure, but are subject to limitations mandated by the NC Board of Pharmacy and must obtain licensure within 6 months of orientation or sooner if required for operations.

Professional Experience Requirements

No prior experience required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Requirements

Proven experience as a Clinical Pharmacist or in a similar clinical role is highly desirable.

In‑depth knowledge of pharmacotherapy, pharmacokinetics, and drug‑drug interactions.

Strong understanding of clinical guidelines, evidence‑based medicine, and pharmaceutical care models.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with healthcare professionals and patients.

Proficient computer skills for documentation, medication management systems.

Attention to detail, critical thinking, and problem‑solving abilities in complex clinical situations.

Ability to prioritize workload, work independently, and adapt to a fast‑paced healthcare environment.

Job Details Legal Employer: NCHEALTH

Entity: UNC REX Healthcare

Organization Unit: Rex IP Pharmacy

Work Type: Full Time

Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00

Salary Range: $50.99 - $73.28 per hour (Hiring Range)

Pay offers are determined by experience and internal equity

Work Assignment Type: Onsite

Work Schedule: Variable

Location of Job: US:NC:Raleigh

Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: Yes

This position is employed by NC Health (Rex Healthcare, Inc., d/b/a NC Health), a private, fully‑owned subsidiary of UNC Heath Care System. This is not a State employed position.

Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran or political affiliation.

UNC Health makes reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as applicants and employees with disabilities. All interested applicants are invited to apply for career opportunities. Please email applicant.accommodations@unchealth.unc.edu if you need a reasonable accommodation to search and/or to apply for a career opportunity.

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