Clinical Pharmacist (PRN)

Medical University of South Carolina; Orangeburg (SC); On-site; USD 82,656 - 103,320; Part time

Job summary

Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA) is seeking a Clinical Pharmacist to provide comprehensive pharmaceutical care across inpatient and outpatient settings, ensuring safe and evidence-based medication use. You will collaborate with physicians and nurses to optimize therapy, monitor outcomes, and support medication safety initiatives.

The role includes educating patients and staff, contributing to quality improvement, and advancing pharmacy services at MUSC Health Orangeburg.

Qualifications

• Doctor of Pharmacy or Bachelor's in pharmacy; residency preferred.
• Licensed as a Pharmacist by SC Board of Pharmacy; BLS required.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive pharmaceutical care through review, verification, and dispensing of medications.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and care teams to optimize therapy and monitor outcomes.
• Counsel patients and staff on medication use and safety; support quality improvement efforts.

Skills

Clinical pharmacy

Patient counseling

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Medication safety

Quality improvement

Education

Doctor of Pharmacy

Pharmacy residency

Job description

Job Description Summary

The Clinical Pharmacist is responsible for providing comprehensive pharmaceutical care to patients by ensuring the safe, effective, and evidence-based use of medications. This role collaborates closely with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to optimize patient outcomes, promote medication safety, and support high-quality patient care across inpatient and outpatient settings. The Clinical Pharmacist serves as a medication expert, providing clinical recommendations, patient counseling, and support for medication management initiatives within MUSC Health Orangeburg. The position aligns with organizational goals of delivering exceptional patient-centered care and advancing clinical excellence.

Entity

Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

PRN

Cost Center

CC004799 ORBG - Pharmacy

Pay Rate Type

Hourly

Pay Grade

Health-33

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Job Description

The Clinical Pharmacist is responsible for providing comprehensive pharmaceutical care through the review, verification, and dispensing of medications while ensuring accuracy, safety, and compliance with regulatory standards. This role collaborates closely with physicians, nurses, and interdisciplinary care teams to optimize medication therapy, monitor patient outcomes, and provide evidence-based clinical recommendations. The Clinical Pharmacist educates patients and healthcare staff on medication use, promotes medication safety initiatives, participates in quality improvement efforts, and serves as a trusted medication expert to support exceptional patient care. Additionally, the pharmacist contributes to operational efficiency, regulatory readiness, and the continuous advancement of pharmacy services across MUSC Health Orangeburg. [ORBG Pay Scale 1 | Excel]

Education

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

Credentials

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

Physical Requirements

Ability to perform job functions while standing. (Continuous) Ability to perform job functions while sitting. (Continuous) Ability to perform job functions while walking. (Continuous) Ability to climb stairs. (Infrequent) Ability to work indoors. (Continuous) Ability to work outside in temperature extremes. (Infrequent) Ability to work from elevated areas. (Frequent) Ability to work in confined/cramped spaces. (Frequent) Ability to perform job functions from kneeling positions. (Infrequent) Ability to bend at the waist. (Continuous) Ability to twist at the waist. (Frequent) Ability to squat and perform job functions. (Frequent) Ability to perform "pinching" operations. (Frequent) Ability to perform gross motor activities with fingers and hands. (Continuous) Ability to perform firm grasping with fingers and hands. (Continuous) Ability to perform fine manipulation with fingers and hands. (Continuous) Ability to reach overhead. (Frequent) Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders. (Continuous) Ability to fully use both legs. (Continuous) Ability to use lower extremities for balance and coordination. (Frequent) Ability to reach in all directions. (Continuous) Ability to lift and carry 50 lbs. unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to lift/lower objects 50 lbs. from/to floor from/to 36 inches unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to lift from 36" to overhead 25 lbs. (Infrequent) Ability to exert up to 50 lbs. of force. (Frequent) Examples include: To transfer a 100 lb. patient that can not assist in the transfer requires 50 lbs. of force. For every 100 additional pounds, assistance will be required from another healthcare worker. 20 lbs. of force is needed to push a 400 lb. patient in a wheelchair on carpet. 25 lbs. of force is required to push a stretcher with a patient with one hand. Ability to maintain 20/40 vision, corrected, in one eye or with both eyes. (Continuous) Ability to see and recognize objects close at hand or at a distance. (Continuous) Ability to match or discriminate between colors. (Continuous) Ability to determine distance/relationship between objects; depth perception. (Continuous) Good peripheral vision capabilities. (Continuous) Ability to maintain hearing acuity, with correction. (Continuous) Ability to perform gross motor functions with frequent fine motor movements. (Continuous) Ability to deal effectively with stressful situations. (Continuous) Ability to work rotating shifts. (Frequent) Ability to work overtime as required. (Frequent) Ability to work in a latex safe environment. (Continuous) Ability to maintain tactile sensory functions. (Continuous) (Selected Positions) *Ability to maintain good olfactory sensory function. (Continuous) *(Selected Positions) *Ability to be qualified physically for respirator use, initially and as required. (Continuous) (Selected Positions)

Equal Opportunity Statement

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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