Inpatient Pharmacist – Part-Time, Academic Medical Center

Medical University of South Carolina; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Part time

Job summary

The Medical University of South Carolina is seeking a part-time Inpatient Pharmacist to support clinical excellence and medication safety for inpatient care. This role involves reviewing medication orders, providing pharmacy services, and engaging with pharmacy students and residents. A Doctor of Pharmacy or a Bachelor's in pharmacy is required, along with South Carolina licensure and BLS certification. Join us to contribute to an academic health system focused on quality healthcare and education.

Qualifications

• Licensed as a Registered Pharmacist by the South Carolina Board of Pharmacy.
• Current AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or equivalent required.
• Prior inpatient pharmacy experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review, verify, and assess medication orders.
• Provide inpatient clinical pharmacy services.
• Document and communicate clinical interventions.

Skills

Medication order review

Clinical pharmacy services

Medication therapy resource

Quality improvement initiatives

Education

Doctor of Pharmacy or Bachelor's degree in pharmacy

Job description

Job Description Summary

MUSC Health is seeking a highly motivated Inpatient Pharmacist to join our academic medical center in a part-time role. This position supports medication-use safety and clinical excellence across a diverse and complex inpatient population while working within a multidisciplinary, teaching-focused environment. As part of MUSC Health—South Carolina’s only comprehensive academic health system—the inpatient pharmacist plays a key role in direct patient care, interprofessional collaboration, and support of the education mission for pharmacy learners.

Entity

Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Cost Center

CC004415 SYS - ICCE - Pharmacy

Pay Rate Type

Pay Grade

Health-33

Scheduled Weekly Hours

0

Work Shift

Job Description

Work Shift:

• Minimum requirement of one weekend per month
• Opportunities for weekday morning & evening coverage available in addition to weekends

Job Description:

• Review, verify, and clinically assess medication orders for appropriateness, safety, and efficacy
• Provide comprehensive inpatient clinical pharmacy services, including dosing optimization, renal/hepatic adjustments, antimicrobial stewardship support, and drug interaction management
• Serve as a medication therapy resource for physicians, residents, nurses, and other healthcare professionals
• Participate in medication reconciliation and transitions of care processes
• Support evening pharmacy operations, including oversight of pharmacy technicians
• Document and communicate clinical interventions in the electronic medical record
• Contribute to quality improvement initiatives and adherence to regulatory and accreditation standards
• Support MUSC’s academic mission by engaging with pharmacy residents and students as appropriate

Additional Job Description

Minimum Training and Education: Doctor of Pharmacy or a Bachelor's degree in pharmacy. Prior inpatient pharmacy experience 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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