Behavioral Health Pharmacist/PRN (Florence, SC)

About the role

To actively coordinate, on a day-to-day basis, the provision of high quality, comprehensive pharmaceutical care to the patients of MUSC, in compliance with federal and state legal/regulatory, accreditation, and professional standards.

Responsibilities

• Involvement with multiple drug distribution functions (inclusive of computerized order entry and/or prospective review and verification of physicians’ orders, IV admixture preparation, etc.)
• Defined clinical/cognitive activities to optimize therapeutic outcomes under the aegis of the Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee directives (which include active communication with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare staff about the need to clarify and/or change an order along with documentation of intervention outcomes)
• Education activities with pharmacist colleagues and other health care professionals (e.g., physicians, nurses, etc.) to maintain and advance clinical competency vis-à-vis drug therapy
• Supervisory functions which provide professional oversight and direction of technicians’ drug preparation and distribution activities to assure safe and expedient provision of pharmaceutical care to SRMC patients and staff

Requirements

• Entry-level pharmacy degree (e.g., B.Sc, Pharm.D) from an accredited college of pharmacy
• PREFERRED: one (1) or more years of experience in a hospital or health system

Qualifications

• Pharmacist licensure in SC or eligibility for licensure via examination or reciprocity

Skills

• Strong communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Knowledge of hospital and health system operations

Benefits

• MUSC is a state facility, therefore our full-time positions come with the option of the State of South Carolina health and retirement benefits

Pay

• Hourly pay grade Health-33

Schedule

• Scheduled Weekly Hours 40
• Work Shift

Additional Information

The MUSC Health Leatherman Pavilion Features Will Include:

• A rapid access center to provide walk-in triage and assessment and offer transition to care.
• Telepsychiatry services to strengthen access to psychiatric services throughout the region.
• Sixteen adult and four adolescent beds for crisis services to rapidly stabilize patients.
• Outpatient adult and pediatric behavioral health clinics.
• A 63-bed inpatient psychiatric unit to treat patients needing more acute care, including the transfer of the 23 psychiatric hospital beds at the McLeod Behavioral Health Center in Darlington to the new facility.

About Florence, SC

Florence, South Carolina, is a city that blends a fascinating history with a vibrant present. From its humble beginnings as a railroad town to its thriving arts scene and diverse economy, Florence has become a destination that offers something for everyone. Whether you're interested in history, culture, or outdoor activities, Florence is sure to captivate your heart and leave you wanting to explore more.

Contact Information

For more information, please visit:

• About Florence – Greater Florence Chamber of Commerce (flochamber.com)

Equal Opportunity Employer

MUSC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by state laws and/or federal regulations. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment based upon applicable qualifications, merit and business need.