Pharmacist – ED UNC Health

Description

Summary:

The University of North Carolina Hillsborough Hospital and Inpatient Pharmacy department has an opening for a highly motivated individual interested in providing patient care to patients presenting to the emergency department (ED).

UNC Hillsborough has a strong commitment to providing high-quality, patient-centered care for the surrounding community. The UNC Hillsborough Emergency Department offers an opportunity to support a growing practice environment and develop clinical pharmacy services that enhance care for patients presenting with a broad range of urgent and emergent needs.

The focus of the position will be to help build and establish a new emergency department pharmacy program at UNC Hillsborough. This pharmacist will work in a multidisciplinary environment to provide comprehensive pharmaceutical care, support medication safety, collaborate with emergency medicine providers and nursing colleagues, and help define sustainable workflows for clinical pharmacy involvement in the ED. This role offers a unique opportunity to shape the growth of ED pharmacy services at UNC Hillsborough while partnering with current pharmacy and emergency department leadership.

The designation of Board Certified Pharmacotherapy Specialist (BCPS) and completion of a PGY1 or PGY2 residency or an equivalent level of pharmacy experience is preferred. Residency training focused in Emergency Medicine or Critical Care is also preferred for this position.