Clinical Pharmacist - Central - Days

Join Novant Health’s Coastal Region as a Clinical Pharmacist!

The Coastal Region of Novant Health is seeking a Clinical Pharmacist to help launch and shape pharmaceutical care services at our soon-to-open Scotts Hill Medical Center (SHMC).

About Scotts Hill Medical Center:

• Brand-new acute care hospital

  • Opening with 66 inpatient beds

  • 8-bed ICU

  • Planned expansion to a 200-bed hospital in future years

• Emergency Department

  • Currently 20 beds

  • Expanding to 36 beds

• Ambulatory Surgical Center on-site

• Opportunity to build clinical services and shape long-term pharmacy operations

Why Wilmington, NC?

Live and work where others vacation:

• Coastal community of ~125,000 residents

• Year-round outdoor activities: boating, golf, fishing, tennis, biking, and more

• Vibrant historic downtown with excellent restaurants, entertainment, and cultural arts

• Fast-growing region with a welcoming community and high quality of life

• Education: 4 Year / Bachelors Degree, required. Bachelor's Degree in Pharmacy, Foreign Pharmacy Graduate Equivalency Committee (FPGEC) Certification, required. PharmD, preferred.
• Experience:
  • Postgraduate year 1 residency or fellowship OR two years of experience as a registered pharmacist in health system pharmacy. Oncology experience preferred for oncology roles, required.
  • ASHP accredited PGY2 Infectious disease residency OR 2 years of equivalent clinical pharmacy experience in infectious diseases/antimicrobial stewardship, required.
• Licensure/Certification:
  • Current Pharmacy licensure in appropriate state(s) or must be completed within 30 days of start date by either examination or reciprocity, required.
  • Board of Pharmacy Specialties Certification or other approved certification must be obtained and continuously maintained within 2 years of start date as applicable to the role, required.
• Additional Skills (required): Other duties as outlined in Novant Health and facility specific policies and procedures. Ability to drive/travel to multiple facilities/locations as needed. Ability to work as part of a high performing, change ready and resilient team.

Position Responsibilities

• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare providers to optimize medication regimens using evidence-based medicine and standards of care.

• Serve as the primary pharmacist for a medical/surgical floor, ensuring high-quality pharmaceutical care.

• Support hospital performance on national quality indicators, with a strong focus on the admission medication process.

• Provide educational in-services to clinical staff.

• Develop policies and processes to enhance departmental operations and workflow efficiency.

• Participate in at least one departmental or hospital committee.

• Precept pharmacy students and/or residents, contributing to clinical education and training.

Role Breakdown

• Direct patient care: 60%

• Order verification & distribution: 20%

• Education: 15%

• Administrative duties: 5%