Clinical Pharmacist - Community Pharmacy

C002 Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA); United States; On-site; USD 76,000 - 103,000; Full time

Job summary

Medical University of South Carolina seeks a Pharmacist to compound and dispense medications in a hospital setting, working 40 hours weekly during the day. The role includes consulting on drug interactions and patient history, and answering patient questions about medications and dosage.

The ideal candidate holds a PharmD or pharmacy degree, completion of a residency is preferred, and must be licensed by the SC Board of Pharmacy with current BLS certification.

Qualifications

• Doctor of Pharmacy or a bachelor's degree in pharmacy.
• Completion of a pharmacy residency preferred.
• Licensed as a Registered Pharmacist by the South Carolina Board of Pharmacy.
• Current BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Compound and dispense prescribed drugs per physician's instructions in a hospital setting.
• Consult with medical staff about drug interactions and patient history.
• Respond to patient questions about medications and dosage instructions.
• Record and maintain required pharmacy data; comply with regulations and hospital procedures.

Skills

Drug interactions consults

Patient counseling

Medication dispensing

Regulatory compliance

Hospital pharmacy operations

Education

Doctor of Pharmacy or Bachelor's in pharmacy

Pharmacy residency preferred

Licensed as a Registered Pharmacist by the SC Board of Pharmacy

AHA BLS certification or Red Cross BLS for Healthcare Providers

Job description

Job Description Summary Entity Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA) Worker Type Employee Worker Sub-Type Regular Cost Center CC000623 CHS - Pharmacy - OP (RT) Pay Rate Type Hourly Pay Grade Health-33 Scheduled Weekly Hours 40 Work Shift Day (United States of America)

Job Description

Compounds and dispenses prescribed drugs per physician's instructions in a hospital or healthcare facility setting. Consults with medical staff about potential drug interactions, patient medical history, and the use of particular medications. 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.

Minimum Training and Education

• Doctor of Pharmacy or a Bachelor's degree in pharmacy.
• Completion of a pharmacy residency preferred.

Required Licensure, Certifications, Registrations

• Licensed as a Registered Pharmacist by the South Carolina Board of Pharmacy.
• Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or American Red Cross BLS for Healthcare Providers certification is required.

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

Thank you for wanting to be part of the Medical University of South Carolina team. Whether you want to teach the next generation of health care leaders, innovate new business models, discover the next breakthrough or provide patient care, there's a role for you that fuels your passion and takes advantage of your skills. There are career opportunities available in academics, research, hospital medicine, physician practices and support services, from patient billing to IT. As an applicant, you can search jobs for all MUSC entities as well as search by category and location. MUSC attracts more than $250 million annually in research funding, making it the biggest magnet for biomedical, extramural research dollars of all institutions of higher learning in South Carolina. The Clinical and Translational Science Award (CTSA) Program aims to advance clinical and translational science to increase the speed at which new treatments become available to patients. MUSC Health, the clinical enterprise, operates a 750 bed medical center, which includes a nationally recognized Children’s Hospital, the Ashley River Tower (cardiovascular, digestive disease, and surgical oncology), Hollings Cancer Center (one of fewer than 70 elite National Cancer Institute designated centers), a Level I Trauma Center and the Institute of Psychiatry. In addition, there are more than 100 outreach clinics, hospital/health system affiliations, and telehealth sites. U.S. News & World Report placed us among the top one percent of all American hospitals, with 11 specialties in the top 50. The MUSC Medical Center is also one of only three Magnet® designated hospitals in South Carolina.