Pharmacist

About the role

We are seeking a Pharmacist to service our patients throughout the Charleston area. Pharmacists play a vital role in ensuring the safe and effective use of medications to improve patient outcomes. You will collaborate with interdisciplinary care teams to optimize medication therapy and promote medication adherence.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the accurate dispensing, compounding, and distribution of medications in compliance with state and federal regulations.
• Verify prescription orders, assess medication appropriateness, and counsel patients on proper medication use, dosage, and potential side effects.
• Monitor medication therapy outcomes, adverse drug reactions, drug interactions, and make recommendations for therapy adjustments as needed.
• Provide medication therapy management (MTM) services, including comprehensive medication reviews, medication reconciliation, and adherence assessments.
• Conduct patient consultations via telehealth or in-person visits to address medication-related concerns, optimize treatment plans, and promote medication adherence and lifestyle modifications.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary care teams to develop and implement comprehensive care plans for high-risk patients with complex medical needs.
• Evaluate patients' medication regimens, identify potential gaps in care, and coordinate medication adjustments to optimize therapeutic outcomes and prevent rehospitalizations.
• Communicate effectively with case managers, clinical coordinators, social workers, and other care team members to ensure coordinated care delivery and seamless transitions of care.
• Collaborate with internal and external resources to facilitate and ensure seamless operations.
• Meet staff efficiency expectations by performing consultations, medication reviews, and other clinical pharmacy services efficiently and effectively.
• Identify opportunities to reduce medication costs, improve formulary adherence, and optimize medication utilization through evidence-based prescribing practices and medication management strategies.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation of patient encounters, medication therapy interventions, and clinical recommendations in electronic health records (EHR) systems.
• Generate reports, analyze medication-related data, and participate in quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient care outcomes and medication safety.

Requirements

• Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree from an accredited pharmacy program, required.
• Licensed Pharmacist in good standing with the state board of pharmacy.
• Clinical pharmacy experience preferred.
• Strong clinical knowledge, critical thinking skills, and ability to apply evidence-based medicine principles to patient care.
• Ability to evaluate high-risk patients, develop care plans, and coordinate care activities to meet patient needs and improve outcomes.

Qualifications

• Commitment to delivering compassionate, patient-centered care and promoting a culture of excellence in healthcare delivery.
• Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to multitask and prioritize responsibilities effectively.
• Ability to read and communicate effectively.
• Strong written and verbal skills.
• Basic computer knowledge.
• Ability to manage and demonstrate effective leadership skills.
• Should demonstrate good interpersonal and communication skills under all conditions and circumstances.
• Ability to foster a cooperative work environment.
• Team player with ability to manage multiple responsibilities and demonstrate sound judgment.
• Must be able to work flexible hours and travel between offices, facilities, etc.
• Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state and/or organizational requirements and is in good working order.