Central Staff Pharmacist

Bon Secours Mercy Health; Greenville (SC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Pharmacist to enhance patient care through effective medication management. This role involves ensuring compliance with regulations, overseeing pharmacy operations, and collaborating with healthcare teams to optimize patient outcomes. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in pharmacy practice, exceptional communication skills, and a commitment to patient education. Join a compassionate organization that values integrity and teamwork, and contribute to a culture of excellence in healthcare delivery. This is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of patients and the community.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans

Prescription drug coverage

Flexible spending accounts

Life insurance w/AD&D

Employer contributions to retirement savings plan

Paid time off

Educational Assistance

Qualifications

• Graduate of an ACPE accredited School of Pharmacy required.
• 2 years of recent experience in an acute care setting required.

Responsibilities

• Perform medication management activities to ensure safe therapy.
• Oversee pharmacy technicians and maintain inventory security.

Skills

Patient Condition Monitoring

Medication Administration

Communication

Critical Thinking

Attention to Detail

Teamwork

Customer Service

Regulatory Compliance

Data Analysis

Conflict Resolution

Education

BS or PharmD from ACPE accredited School of Pharmacy

Advanced pharmacy degree (Doctor of Pharmacy, Masters, Residency)

Tools

EPIC Electronic Health Record

MS Office

Job description

At Bon Secours Mercy Health, we are dedicated to continually improving health care quality, safety and cost effectiveness. Our hospitals, care sites and clinicians are recognized for clinical and operational excellence.

Bon Secours

Intro paragraph

As a faith-based and patient-focused organization, Bon Secours exists to enhance the health and well-being of all people in mind, body and spirit through exceptional patient care. Success in this goal requires a culture of compassion, collaboration, excellence and respect. Bon Secours seeks people that are committed to our values of compassion, human dignity, integrity, service and stewardship to create an environment where associates want to work and help communities thrive.

Pharmacist– St. Francis Downtown

Job Summary:

The Pharmacist performs medication management activities to ensure safe, rational, and cost-effective therapy while maintaining compliance with all applicable rules, regulations, and standards as promulgated by Federal, State, and accrediting agencies or regulating bodies. The Pharmacist maintains established departmental policies and procedures and complies with department objectives.

Essential Functions:

• Process orders and provide medication review for appropriateness, safety and efficacy during order processing and perform any necessary clinical support duties as needed

• Ensure accurate preparation of compounded and non-compounded products to include safe handling that is consistent with regulations

• Oversee distributive functions of the pharmacy department to facilitate accurate and timely medication availability to patients/staff

• Oversee pharmacy technicians and support personnel activities based on department need

• Maintain responsibility and accountability for the security of pharmacy inventory based on department need

• Identify, document, and resolve potential and actual adverse medication events and may evaluate reports in event reporting system for trending and prevention purposes

• Perform medication education to improve patient understanding and adherence consistent with department guidance

• Work collaboratively and effectively to communicate verbally and in writing with pharmacy team members, healthcare providers, patients, caregivers, and leaders

• Participate in departmental medication safety, quality assurance, drug utilization reviews, drug dosing, infection prevention, student precepting and other activities based on department need

This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as required by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.

Education:

Graduate of an ACPE accredited School of Pharmacy with a BS or PharmD (required)

Advanced pharmacy degree – Doctor of Pharmacy, Masters, Residency (preferred)

Required Licensing & Certifications:

Maintains current license for pharmacist in the state(s) where practicing (required)

Valid state issued ID (required)

BLS Basic Life Support (preferred)

Immunization Certified (preferred)

Experience:

2 years of recent experience in an acute care setting (required)

1 year of leadership experience (preferred)

Experience in field of pharmacy practice (required)

One year of experience in field of pharmacy practice (preferred)

Skills & Abilities:

• Monitor patient conditions during treatment

• Administer non-intravenous medications
• Inform medical professionals regarding patient conditions and care
• Record patient medical histories
• Budgeting & Financial Acumen
• Evaluate employee performance

• Analyzing data or information
• Scheduling
• Attention to detail
• Acceptance of authority
• Critical thinking

• Communication with family members
• Teamwork
• Conflict resolution
• Active listening
• Relationship building

• Prepare medication products consistent with practice site requirements
• Handle hazardous drugs
• Knowledge of pharmacy operating systems and automation
• Computer knowledge – MS Office, spreadsheets, PowerPoint, drug databases
• Core knowledge of medications, including adverse effects, interactions, proper dosing, monitoring parameters and cost

• Regulatory compliance
• Develop SMART goals and objectives
• Provide medication education
• Teamwork
• Attention to detail

• Critical thinking
• Customer service for internal and external customers
• Communication
• Coaching and mentoring
• Organization

• Stress management

Training:

• EPIC Electronic Health Record (preferred)
• Exhibit proficient use of all computer hardware and software (required)

Many of our opportunities reward* your hard work with:

Comprehensive, affordable medical, dental and vision plans
Prescription drug coverage
Flexible spending accounts
Life insurance w/AD&D
Employer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligible
Paid time off
Educational Assistance
And much more

*Benefits offerings vary according to employment status

All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you'd like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Mercy Health – Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours – Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia, which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employers, please email [e-mail]. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at [e-mail]