Pharmacist, FT Days Specialty Pharmacy

About the Role

Provides patient care through direct operational and clinical patient services. Ensures the safe and appropriate use of medications by offering drug information, drug therapy monitoring, distributive and supervisory pharmacy services within pharmacy departmental policy, standard practices, and state/federal laws. This position involves regular communication with prescribers, office staff, patients/caregivers, and various healthcare and industry professionals. The pharmacist may also participate in departmental or health system committees and provide education.

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 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 and/or direct contact with providers.
  • Provides initial and ongoing education on medications, including 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 to solve distribution problems and monitor drug supplies for proper storage.
• Provides experiential education and training for pharmacy technicians, students, and new team members.
• Represents the department in integrating 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 SC Pharmacist license, may be a graduate of an ACPE-accredited US college of Pharmacy with a SC 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 the team member is working.

Skills

• Thorough knowledge of medical and pharmacy terminology.
• Good mathematical, computer, and aseptic technique skills.
• Knowledge of State BOP/DHEC/DEA rules and regulations.
• Able to handle urgent, stressful working conditions.

Schedule

Day shift (United States of America).