Staff Pharmacist

Position Overview

The Staff Pharmacist provides safe, effective, and cost-efficient medication therapy management in collaboration with healthcare providers. This role includes clinical responsibilities such as interdisciplinary rounding, medication reconciliation, drug monitoring, dosing, and patient education. The Pharmacist also performs distributive functions and contributes to pharmacy operations by precepting students, supporting regulatory compliance, and improving care delivery systems.

Compensation is commensurate upon education, experience, certification, and internal equity. Hiring compensation range begins at $55.30 per hour.

The Perks and Benefits

• Collaborative environment – Work within a supportive pharmacy team committed to safe and effective medication use.
• Professional development – Engage in clinical learning, precepting, and operational leadership opportunities.
• Impactful care – Improve patient outcomes through clinical pharmacy integration and evidence-based practice.
• Work-life balance – Located in Boone, NC, with outdoor access and a vibrant local community.
• Mission-driven system – Join UNC Health Appalachian and make a difference through meaningful healthcare service.
• Compensation is commensurate upon education & experience – range is $47.50 per hour or more. Benefits begin the first of the month following 60 days of employment from the new hire orientation date. This position is a non-exempt position with shift differential.
• Comprehensive benefits package to include health, dental, and vision insurance as well as HSA.
• Supplemental insurance to include short and long-term disability insurance, accidental insurance, life insurance, hospital indemnity insurance, critical illness insurance, identity theft protection, legal insurance, etc.
• Student loan refinancing benefit and college savings fund as well as tuition reimbursement for qualifying employees.
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer match.
• Paid time off – front-loaded for the first year for qualifying part-time and full-time employees (amount based on status and FTE at the time of hire) – paid time off accrual begins following the first year of employment. Cash out option also available for qualifying employees by meeting specified criteria.
• Paid parental leave – qualifying employees are eligible to use two (2) weeks of paid parental leave anytime during the first six (6) months following the birth or adoption of a child – to be taken consecutively.
• Employee Wellness program – Love Your Life – award-winning voluntary wellness program available for UNC Health Appalachian employees. Employees enrolled on the organization's health plan can enroll with our health screening (biometrics and labs) and earn program incentives. Employees who are not enrolled on the organization's health plan can participate in online wellness activities for a chance to earn quarterly prize drawings.
• Employee to Employee (E2E) program – Caring for our own. Employee program that is solely funded by voluntary employee donations. The money is used to financially assist co-workers that are experiencing unexpected financial hardship.
• Employee perks to include discounted rates for Dollywood, Biltmore, Tweetsie Railroad, etc. (subject to change).

Key Responsibilities

• Provide medication therapy management and order verification in compliance with clinical guidelines.
• Monitor drug therapy for safety, efficacy, and interactions.
• Support patient education and interdisciplinary rounding.
• Serve as a preceptor to pharmacy students and support departmental training.
• Maintain knowledge of regulatory standards and ensure compliance with Board of Pharmacy regulations.
• Assist in inventory control and medication distribution processes.

Position Requirements

Minimum Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy or Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD).

Experience

• Minimum one (1) year of clinical patient care and medication order management experience.

Required Registration/License/Certification

• Licensed to practice pharmacy in the State of North Carolina.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Strong clinical knowledge and pharmaceutical judgment.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to prioritize patient needs and respond in dynamic environments.
• Proficiency in organizing workflow and managing multiple projects.
• Familiarity with pharmacy systems and technology.

Physical Demands

• Lifts, positions, pushes, pulls, and/or transfers up to and greater than 50 pounds
• Manual dexterity and mobility
• Prolonged, extensive or considerable sitting/standing/walking
• Bending, squatting, twisting, and turning
• Near acuity: ability to see clearly at 20 inches or less

Working Conditions

• Frequently exposed to hazards from electrical/mechanical/power equipment, odorous chemicals and specimens, and unpleasant elements (accident, injury, slippery surfaces, uneven surfaces), etc.
• Subject to irregular hours (days, evenings, nights, weekends, holidays) and emergencies
• Continuous standing and walking long periods = to or greater than > 8 hours per shift
• Speaking, reading, and writing, expanded > 8 hours per day
• Exposed to vibration and cramped spaces > 1-hour day
• Frequently mobilizes patients > 4 hours per day
• Frequently per shift lifts, carries, pushes, and/or pulls > 50 lbs.
• Frequently per hour bends, squats kneels, twists turns and reaches
• Frequently per minute: hand, finger, and wrist repetition and moderate dexterity
• Frequently per hour: exposed to soft voices > 3 feet away
• Frequently per hour: exposed to close eye work
• Infrequently per shift: may be exposed to ionizing/nonionizing radiation exposure, including x-ray and microwave

About UNC Health Appalachian
It's official - UNC Health Appalachian earned an "A" in the fall 2023 Leapfrog Patient Safety Grades! UNC Health Appalachian, the leader for healthcare in the High Country, comprises three hospitals, 13 medical practices, Seby B. Jones Regional Cancer Center, The Rehabilitation Center, and Appalachian Regional Healthcare Foundation. UNC Health Appalachian stays committed to promoting health in the High Country, enhancing quality of life, and simply “making life better.”

About UNC Health 
UNC Health is a state entity and an affiliated enterprise of the University of North Carolina system, comprised of 14 hospitals, 18 hospital campuses and more than 500 clinics along with the clinical patient care programs of the UNC School of Medicine (SOM). It exists to improve the health and well-being of North Carolinians and others we serve and to further the teaching mission of the University of North Carolina SOM. Over the past three years, UNC Health has provided more than $400 million in uncompensated or charity care to the citizens of North Carolina. Our hospitals have received numerous awards and recognition for quality care, patient safety and the overall patient experience. For more information, please visit unchealth.org.

UNC Health Appalachian embraces diversity and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected status. We value a workforce that reflects a variety of backgrounds and perspectives, as it enhances our ability to provide outstanding care. We welcome and encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences. UNC Health Appalachian is committed to providing a fair and inclusive hiring process and a workplace where all team members feel respected and empowered. If you require accommodations during the application process, please contact us.
 

Employment at UNC Health Appalachian is contingent upon successful completion of a background and drug screen. For accommodations or additional information, contact arhsrecruitment@unchealth.unc.edu.

Salary : $48 - $55