Pharmacist, FT

About the Role

Provides patient care through direct operational and clinical pharmacy services, ensuring the safe and appropriate use of medications. This includes drug information, therapy monitoring, distributive and supervisory services within pharmacy departmental policies, standard practices, and state/federal laws. Regular communication with prescribers, office staff, patients, caregivers, and other healthcare professionals is required. The role may also involve participation in departmental or health system committees and educational initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Provides accurate medication order-entry, drug distribution, drug administration, diagnostic testing, and patient care.
• Confirms the appropriateness of drug therapy for specific patient populations, including neonates, pediatrics, adolescents, adults, and geriatrics.
• Minimizes turn-around-time for pharmacy products and services.
• Performs pharmacist duties, including:
  • Patient education and care management.
  • Reviews and evaluates prescriptions for safety, appropriateness, and clinical efficacy.
  • Completes prior authorizations/appeals for medications using EMR data or direct contact with providers.
  • Provides education on medications and associated supportive care.
  • Creates and monitors individual care plans for patients.
  • Develops and maintains relationships with medical providers and office staff.
  • Refers patients to providers, other healthcare professionals, or community resources as needed.
  • Participates in the pharmacist "on call" program where applicable.
• Provides concise, applicable, and timely responses to requests for drug information.
• Oversees pharmacy support personnel; checks and verifies the accuracy of all tasks performed.
• May function as lead or charge pharmacist to monitor workload and workflow.
• Completes lab reviews, pharmacy consults, and provides clinical services with appropriate documentation.
• Acts as liaison between pharmacy and assigned patient care areas, solving distribution problems and monitoring drug supplies for proper storage.
• Provides experiential education and training for pharmacy technicians, students, and new team members.
• Represents the department in collaborative efforts to integrate pharmaceutical care throughout the patient's continuum of care.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an ACPE-approved college of Pharmacy (PharmD preferred).
• No prior experience required.
• In lieu of an active Pharmacist license, may be a graduate of an ACPE-accredited U.S. college of Pharmacy with a pharmacist intern certificate pending initial licensure or have completed requirements for reciprocity pending board of pharmacy interview for licensure.
• Licensed to practice as a Pharmacist or eligible to become licensed within 4 months of hire date in the state of employment.

Skills

• Thorough knowledge of medical and pharmacy terminology.
• Strong mathematical, computer, and aseptic technique skills.
• Knowledge of State Board of Pharmacy, Department of Health, and DEA rules/regulations.
• Able to handle urgent and stressful working conditions.

Work shift is variable.

Location: Baptist Easley Medical Campus, Easley, SC.