Midnight Pharmacist

MUSC Health; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Medical University of South Carolina (MUHA) is seeking a pharmacist to compound and dispense prescribed drugs within a hospital setting. The role involves consulting with physicians on drug interactions and patient history, and answering patient questions about medications and dosages.

The ideal candidate holds a Doctor of Pharmacy degree, with residency preferred, and must be licensed as a Pharmacist by the South Carolina Board of Pharmacy; BLS certification is required.

Qualifications

• Doctor of Pharmacy degree required or equivalent.
• Pharmacy residency preferred.
• Current licensure as a Pharmacist by the South Carolina Board of Pharmacy.

Responsibilities

• Dispenses prescribed drugs per physician instructions in a hospital setting.
• Consults with medical staff about potential drug interactions and patient history.
• Responds to patient questions about medications and dosage instructions.
• Maintains and records required pharmacy data in compliance with regulatory and hospital procedures.

Skills

Patient counseling

Drug interaction review

Regulatory knowledge

Pharmacy operations

Education

Doctor of Pharmacy

Job description

Entity

Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)

Job Description Summary

Entity Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Cost Center

CC000611 CHS - Pharmacy - IP (ART)

Pay Rate Type

Salary

Pay Grade

Health-34

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. 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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