Clinical Pharmacist

MUSC; Town of Charleston (NY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston seeks a Specialty Clinical Pharmacist to deliver distributive and clinical services across the outpatient and hospital settings. You will assist nursing/medical staff with drug disposition, counsel patients and clinicians, and ensure timely, safe dispensing.

The role supports patient management and quality programs within Specialty Pharmacy, requiring a Doctor of Pharmacy, residency training, and SC pharmacist licensure. BLS is required.

Qualifications

• Pharmacist degree and completion of pharmacy residency.
• Eligible for licensure as a Pharmacist in South Carolina.

Responsibilities

• Provide pharmaceutical care to optimize patient outcomes.
• Counsel patients and health care professionals on medications and dosing.
• Ensure accurate recording of pharmacy data and regulatory compliance.

Skills

Clinical pharmacy

Patient counseling

Distributive pharmacy

Regulatory compliance

Education

Doctor of Pharmacy

Pharmacy residency

Job description

Job Description Summary

The Specialty Clinical Pharmacist provides distributive and clinical pharmacy services to the outpatients and visitors of the Medical University Hospital and Clinics. Additional responsibilities include addressing the needs of nursing and medical personnel regarding drug disposition and usage; counsels patients and health care professionals by providing general and patient specific drug information; ensures timely and medically appropriate dispensing. The Clinical Pharmacist participates in the patient management and quality programs of the Specialty Pharmacy.

Entity

Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Cost Center

CC004543 CHS - Pharmacy Specialty - OP Specialty (Main)

Pay Rate Type

Hourly, Salary

Pay Grade

Health-33

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Work Shift

Job Description

To provide pharmaceutical care in order to optimize patient outcomes. To collaborate with others to improve systems of care. Responds to questions from patients about medications and dosage instructions. Ensures that all required pharmacy data is recorded and maintained and complies with all regulatory, security and hospital procedures.

Additional Job Description

Minimum Training and Education: Doctor of Pharmacy degree and completion of pharmacy residency program; two years of clinical or hospital pharmacy experience may substitute for the clinical pharmacy residency program. Eligibility for licensure as a Pharmacist by the South Carolina Board of Pharmacy.

Required Licensure, Certifications, Registrations: Current Basic Life Support (BLS) required, either a certification from an American Heart Association (AHA) BLS for Healthcare Providers (or AHA recognized equivalent) or an American Red Cross CPR/AED for Professional Rescuer and Healthcare Provider.

If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us!

The Medical University of South Carolina 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.

Medical University of South Carolina participates in the federal E-Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees. For further information about the E-Verify program, please click here: http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify/employees