Clinical Pharmacist - Pediatrics

Medical University of South Carolina; Charleston, Northern (SC, KY); Hybrid; USD 83,000 - 103,000; Full time

Job summary

The Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) operates a hospital-based pharmacy that compounds and dispenses prescribed drugs in accordance with physician orders. Pharmacists consult with medical staff on interactions and patient histories while answering patient questions about medications and dosages.

Licensed pharmacists with a PharmD or Pharm degree are required, with residency preferred. A current BLS certification is mandatory, and MUSC emphasizes equal opportunity employment and

Qualifications

• Licensed pharmacist by the South Carolina Board of Pharmacy.
• Doctor of Pharmacy or Bachelor of Pharmacy degree required; residency preferred.
• BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• 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 regulatory, security and hospital procedures.

Skills

Pharmacy licensure

Patient counseling

Drug interactions knowledge

Regulatory compliance

Education

Doctor of Pharmacy

Bachelor's in Pharmacy

Job description

Job Description Summary

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.

Entity

Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Cost Center

CC000613 CHS - Pharmacy - IP (SJCH)

Pay Rate Type

Hourly

Pay Grade

Health-33

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

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.

Additional Job Description

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.

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