Ocracoke Health Center Inc·Ocracoke, North Carolina
The Relief/PRN Pharmacist will accurately fill and dispense prescriptions while ensuring patient safety and maintaining prescription records. This role also involves providing education to patients and staff on medication use and interactions to support continuity of care.
Description About Us Ocracoke Health Center, Inc. is a nonprofit community health center serving Hyde County, with a pharmacy on the island of Ocracoke, NC. Through the federal 340B Drug Pricing Program, we purchase medications at a discount and reinvest the savings to expand services and improve access to affordable care for our community.
We are seeking a Relief / PRN Pharmacist to provide coverage in our Ocracoke Pharmacy. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys variety, wants to make a difference in a tight-knit community, and values the opportunity to provide coverage as needed to maintain seamless patient care. We also use PioneerRX pharmacy management software.
Because this position is located on a remote island, only accessible by ferry, private housing accommodations are available for scheduled work assignments.
Provide essential coverage in an area with limited pharmacy access.
Support continuity of care for patients who depend on local pharmacy services.
A unique island community accessible only by ferry – with an apartment available above the clinic for use while working.
Interested in working additional shifts?
We also have two other pharmacy locations in Manteo, NC and Engelhard, NC.
Key Responsibilities Accurately fill and dispense prescriptions while ensuring patient safety. Maintain and update prescription records. Provide education to patients and staff on medication use and interactions. Support continuity of care across the pharmacy team during absences.
Graduate of an accredited school of pharmacy (new graduates welcome!). Current North Carolina pharmacy license (required). Experience in a 340B pharmacy or Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) setting is a plus but not required. Strong communication skills and commitment to patient-centered care.
Market context
Pharmacy roles in North Carolina typically stay competitive because employers look for licensed pharmacists who can step in quickly in retail, hospital, or clinical settings. A B.S. in Pharmacy or Pharm.D. and a valid North Carolina pharmacist license are required here, while PGY1 completion and Board Certification can strengthen an application. Job requirements and benefits on this platform are AI-summarized from the original job description, helping you review details faster; before applying, confirm your license status and highlight any residency or certification experience.
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