Pharmacist Team Lead - Community Pharmacy

C002 Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA); Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston, SC seeks a Pharmacist-In-Charge (PIC) to provide operational and clinical leadership within the pharmacy. In collaboration with the health care team, ensure optimal drug therapy, appropriate dosing, and cost effectiveness.

Under Pharmacy Manager guidance, develop and coordinate programs, oversee regulatory compliance, and supervise staff. Requires Doctor of Pharmacy, residency or 2 years' experience, SC Pharmacist license, and BLS within 30

Qualifications

• Doctor of Pharmacy degree and completion of a residency or 2 years of pharmacist experience.
• SC Pharmacist License required.
• Current AHA/BLS certification required within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide operational and clinical pharmacy leadership within a specialty area.
• Collaborate with the health care team to optimize drug therapy for patients.
• Develop, implement, and coordinate pharmacy programs and improve services.
• Oversee safety, regulatory, certification and accreditation standards; serve as PIC when needed.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Drug interactions

Regulatory compliance

Pharmacy operations

Patient counseling

Education

Doctor of Pharmacy degree

Pharmacy residency program

2 years as licensed pharmacist

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 and Employment Details

Entity Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA) Worker Type Employee Worker Sub-Type Regular Cost Center CC000621 CHS - Pharmacy - OP (ART) Pay Rate Type Salary Pay Grade Health-34 Scheduled Weekly Hours 40 Work Shift

Job Description

Under the general guidance of the Pharmacy Manager, provide operational and clinical pharmacy leadership within specialty area. In collaboration with the health care team, ensure the Pharmacy provides optimal drug therapy to patients as evidenced by proper drug selection, dose, route, duration of therapy, and cost effectiveness. Develop, implement, and coordinate pharmacy programs and enhance the quality of existing services in specialty area. Provide oversight and monitoring of clinical and operational pharmacy initiatives and services. Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to optimize the delivery of care, ensuring relevant safety, regulatory, certification and/or accreditation standards are maintained, and various required human resource functions. Serves as the Pharmacist-In-Charge (PIC) of area or assumes PIC duties if the PIC is unable to perform duties due to specific circumstances and ensures the operation of the pharmacy is in conformance with all laws pertinent to the practice of pharmacy and the distribution of drugs and supervision of pharmacy personnel.

Education, Licenses and Certifications

Doctor of Pharmacy degree and completion of a pharmacy residency program or 2 years of work experience as a registered pharmacist. Licenses and certifications: SC Pharmacist License, Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or American Red Cross BLS for Healthcare Providers certification is required and must be obtained within 30 days of hire.

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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