Central Pharmacy Pharmacist
Asheville, North Carolina
Mission Hospital - Memorial Campus

Pharmacist Travel Position - Asheville, North Carolina

Job Details

• Specialty: Pharmacist
• Location: Asheville, NC
• Employment Type: Travel
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Shift:

  • 8-hour shifts, 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM, 5 days per week
  • Q4 weekends and evenings (1:00 PM - 9:30 PM) every 5 weeks
  • 7 on / 7 off rotation including weekends (rotation may start Wednesday or Thursday)

Facility Overview

• Large hospital with 815 beds
• Level II trauma center, comprehensive stroke center, Level III neonatal ICU
• Regional referral center with pediatric subspecialists and busiest robotic surgery program in the Carolinas
• Recognized for high clinical quality and patient safety (Magnet® Designation, Leapfrog “A” grade, Healthgrades top 1% hospital)

Unit Information (Pharmacy)

• Location: 2nd floor, B Tower
• Staff: 150 total; 34 pharmacists on day shift, 3 pharmacists on night shift
• Patient ratios vary by area
• Equipment: Talyst Machine, Pyxis, LAFW, CAI
• EMR systems: Cerner, Vigilanz

Role & Responsibilities

• Work primarily 3rd shift in central pharmacy
• Oversee technician staff
• Verify medication orders and clinical documentation
• Perform order verification, product checking/distribution
• Answer clinical questions from nurses and providers

Required Qualifications

• Licensed Pharmacist in North Carolina
• Hospital experience required
• Experience overseeing pharmacy technicians

Preferred Qualifications

• Emergency Department experience
• Experience with Cerner and Vigilanz systems
• 3rd shift experience
• ACLS certification (preferred if working in ED)

Personality & Work Environment

• Team player
• Adaptable and able to handle high-stress situations
• Able to multitask effectively
• Positive attitude

Dress Code

• Forest green scrubs (top and bottom) or black bottoms
• Business casual also allowed

Additional Notes

• Many policies govern medication management on the unit
• Rotation includes weekends and on-call coverage as part of 7 on / 7 off schedule