Overview
*Who We Are:*
What sets Central Carolina Hospital apart from the rest? Simply put, it’s our people.
At CCH, you’ll join a team that’s truly dedicated to improving the health of the community we know and love. We live here. Our patients are our friends and neighbors. And that allows us to deliver personalized, compassionate care that’s uniquely tailored to our patients’ needs with a hometown touch. So, you can make a meaningful, heartfelt difference in the lives of your patients every day.
* Where We Are:*
Sanford and Lee County provide exceptional quality of life, with low cost of living and the conveniences of small-town life, plus quick and easy access to Raleigh, Durham, and the Research Triangle region.
Centrally located in the Piedmont region, Sanford is just a short drive from world-class golf in nearby Pinehurst. We are ideally situated just three hours from North Carolina’s beautiful sandy beaches and just three hours from the majestic Blue Ridge mountains.
*Position Summary:*
Provides comprehensive pharmaceutical care to CCH patients, including drug information, therapeutic drug monitoring and pharmacokinetic dosing, renal dose adjustment, therapeutic interchange, IV to PO conversion, and patient education / counseling. Serves as a subject matter expert for the healthcare team regarding drug therapy. Advocates safe medication use. Aligns prescribing, dispensing, administration, and monitoring functions with established policies and procedures for safe practice.
1. Enters medications orders accurately, including therapeutic screening for safety, efficacy, and formulary compliance.
2. Assures correctness and regulatory compliance for preparation, labeling, and delivery of medications.
3. Provides Pharmacy-to-Dose services, including aminoglycosides, vancomycin, and anticoagulation.
4. Demonstrates understanding and effective use of Pharmacy policies, including therapeutic interchange, renal dose adjustment, IV to PO de-escalation, etc.
5. Educates hospital staff regarding drug information, safe medication practices, drug use policy and procedure compliance, etc. as needed.
6. Suggests drug therapies and monitors patient responses and reactions to drugs.
7. Assists in maintaining and complying with the Formulary.
8. Monitors and helps resolve Pyxis discrepancies.
9. Instructs patients on medication safety involving Warfarin or other agents as requested.
10. Documents and submits medication occurrences and adverse drug reactions appropriately.
11. Communicates with prescribers regarding drug shortages and alternative therapies as needed.
*Required Education*:
Bachelor’s degree is required
Doctoral degree is preferred
Experience in hospital or similar Pharmacy setting preferred. Strong computer skills essential. Ability to communicate clearly in written and oral forms required.
*_ _**_Required License:_*
NCBOP Pharmacist Licensure
*_ _**_Required Certification: _*
BLS with 30 days of hire
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**Organization:** **Central Carolina Hospital*
**Title:** *Pharmacist*
**Location:** *NC-Sanford*
**Requisition ID:** *7468-3880*
