Pharmacist I – Operations Position Available In Pitt, North Carolina

Job Description:

ECU Health Find out more about the daily tasks, overall responsibilities, andrequired experience for this opportunity by scrolling down now. About ECU Health Medical Center ECU Health Medical Center, one of four academic medical centers inNorth Carolina, is the 974-bed flagship hospital for ECU Health andserves as the primary teaching hospital for The Brody School ofMedicine at East Carolina University. ECU Health Medical Center hasachieved Magnet – designation twice and provides acute andintermediate care, rehabilitation and outpatient health services toa 29-county region that is home to more than 1.4 millionpeople. Position Summary Pharmacists at ECU Health are committed to the safe and effectiveuse of medications through maximizing drug distribution andoptimizing drug therapy outcomes; educating patients, providers,and ourselves on best practices; and fully integrating pharmacistsinto the continuum of care. Pharmacists report directly to adesignated Pharmacy Supervisor based on area of practice.

Responsibilities Patient-specific medication management:

a. Reviews the patient’s medication profile prior to verifying eachnew order. Evaluates orders for indication, dose, dosage form,regimen, route, therapeutic duplication and drug interactions. b.

Ensures appropriateness of therapy by:

Reviewing patientmedication history, assessing patient demographics, recommendingformulary alternatives when appropriate, developing drug monitoringplans, interpreting laboratory data, monitoring and documentingpharmacokinetics for targeted drugs, which may includecredentialing as a Clinical Pharmacist Practitioner. c. Demonstrates basic competency in applying drug dosingguidelines, clinical lab data and pharmacokinetic properties toindividualize drug therapy. d. Communicates any drug therapy problems directly with the nurseand/or prescriber and documents all drug therapy interventions asappropriate. e. Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide careappropriate to the age(s) of the patients served. f. Performs medication histories, medication reconciliation anddischarge counseling as required. g. Provides drug information to health care professionals and topatients. h. Detects, monitors, documents and reports adverse drug reactionsand medication errors. Maintains good work relationships and handles all communications ina professional manner as reflected in peer and/or providerevaluations, as well as student and resident evaluations. Supervises Pharmacy Technicians in daily work activities andcollaborates with Supervisor as necessary to ensure excellence andprofessionalism. Accurately dispenses investigational drugs according to establishedprotocols and procedures. Attends department education activities such as Grand Rounds/NoonConferences, staff meetings, staff development programs, The JointCommission (TJC) meetings, etc.

Completion required:

a. Obtains Continuing Education credits as required by the NorthCarolina Board of Pharmacy b. Successfully completes all annual department competencyassessments. c. Completes the TJC annual requirements and occupational healthscreening. d. Complies with all state and federal laws and regulationsgoverning the practice of pharmacy. Follows hospital and departmental policy and procedures. Maintains confidentiality of medical records and complies with allapplicable state and federal regulations, including, but notlimited to, HIPAA and HITECH Behavior-based expectations include: a. Supports the mission, vision and core values of ECU Health. b. Supports the vision of the Department of Pharmacy. c. Embraces and strive to meet and exceed minimum Standards ofPerformance as outlined by ECU Health. d. Participates in meeting the goals of the department to ensurethe attainment of the health system’s goals. e. Effectively manages one’s own practice, actively engage inprofessional self-development and take a proactive approach tolearning. Fulfills maintenance requirements for Clinical Ladder Level I. Minimum Requirements B.S. or PharmD in pharmacy 0 years of relevant pharmacy experience (post-graduate) Must be licensed as a pharmacist by the NC Board of Pharmacy bystart date. Maintains active NC pharmacy license and provides proof of renewalprior to December 31 annually. American Heart Association BLS is required within 30 days ofhire. Preferred Requirements Hospital experience preferred Other Information Evenings (7 on/7 off) Other Information #LI-TR1 General Statement It is the goal of ECU Health and its entities to employ the mostqualified individual who best matches the requirements for thevacant position. Offers of employment are subject to successful completion of allpre-employment screenings, which may include an occupational healthscreening, criminal record check, education, reference, andlicensure verification. We value diversity and are proud to be an equal opportunityemployer. Decisions of employment are made based on business needs,job requirements and applicant’s qualifications without regard torace, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status,protected veteran status, genetic information and testing, familyand medical leave, sexual orientation, gender identity orexpression or any other status protected by law. We prohibitretaliation against individuals who bring forth any complaint,orally or in writing, to the employer, or against any individualswho assist or participate in the investigation of anycomplaint.