Pharmacist-Per Diem Variable

Facility

Cape Fear Valley Medical Center

Location

Fayetteville, North Carolina

Department

Pharmacy Administration

Job Family

Professional

Work Shift

Variable (United States of America)

Summary

Responsible for demonstrating clinical and operational knowledge and expertise as it relates to assessment, treatment, and care of patients at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center. This knowledge and expertise cover the ages of patients (references Erickson’s Model) that the pharmacist may serve and requires the pharmacist to produce results through clinical interventions. Reviews physician medication orders, checking for problems associated with dosages, interactions and incompatibilities; enters orders into computer and dispenses medications in accordance with the orders; supervises work of technicians and helps to train and orient new employees.

Major Job Functions

The following is a summary of the major essential functions of this job. The incumbent may perform other duties, both major and minor, that are not mentioned below. In addition, specific functions may change from time to time:

• Performs comprehensive patient medication order interpretation, checking for problems with dosages, interactions, and incompatibilities
• Performs comprehensive patient medication order computer entry
• Functions as a supervisor of technicians, students, and co-workers
• Prepares ordered medications and dispenses ordered medications
• Provides a safe working environment
• Maintains effective working relationships with hospital staff
• Participates in Organizational Improvement activities
• Complete all required documentation
• Other duties as assigned
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

The following qualifications, or equivalents, are the minimum requirements necessary to perform the essential functions of this job:

Education And Formal Training

• Doctor of Pharmacy Degree required
• Licensed Pharmacist by North Carolina Board of Pharmacy (NCBOP) required OR eligible to become licensed by NCBOP required
• Board Certification preferred
  
  

Work Experience

• None
  
  

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities Required

• Proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking the English language
• Knowledge of Pharmacy laws (state and national)
• Knowledge of ages of patients (references Erickson’s Model) that the pharmacist may serve: infant (0 to 12 months), toddlers (13 months to 30 months), preschooler (30 months to 5 years), school age (6 years to 12 years), adolescent (13 years to 18 years), young adult (18 years to 30 years), middle adult (30 years to 65 years), and older adult (greater than 65 years)
• Good communication skills, both oral and written
• Interpersonal skills that promote cooperative peer behavior
• Knowledge of drugs and how they act and interact
  
  

Physical Requirements

• Ability to work variable shifts
• Ability to turn and lift patients
• Much standing, walking, bending and lifting
• Possess visual and auditory acuity for observing patients
• Position involves exposure to blood and body secretions and may involve skin, eye, mucous membrane, or parenteral contact with blood or other potentially infectious material
  
  

Required Licenses And Certifications

Pharmacist - NC Board Of Pharmacy

Cape Fear Valley Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity