Clinical Pharmacist (PRN)

Medical University of South Carolina • Orangeburg, SC

22d • Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• Doctor of Pharmacy or a Bachelor's degree in pharmacy.
• 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.
• 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 work indoors. (Continuous)
• Ability to bend at the waist. (Continuous)
• 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 in all directions. (Continuous)
• 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 in a latex safe environment. (Continuous)
• Ability to maintain tactile sensory functions. (Continuous)
• Ability to be qualified physically for respirator use, initially and as required. (Continuous)

Nice To Haves

• Completion of a pharmacy residency preferred.

Responsibilities

• Providing comprehensive pharmaceutical care through the review, verification, and dispensing of medications while ensuring accuracy, safety, and compliance with regulatory standards.
• Collaborating closely with physicians, nurses, and interdisciplinary care teams to optimize medication therapy, monitor patient outcomes, and provide evidence-based clinical recommendations.
• Educating patients and healthcare staff on medication use.
• Promoting medication safety initiatives.
• Participating in quality improvement efforts.
• Serving as a trusted medication expert to support exceptional patient care.
• Contributing to operational efficiency, regulatory readiness, and the continuous advancement of pharmacy services across MUSC Health Orangeburg.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level