MID Pharmacist (South Carolina)

McKesson•Summerville, SC

15h

About The Position

The McKesson Total Care Solutions (MTCS) Medically Integrated Dispensing (MID) Pharmacist manages the overall operations of the MID team within the pharmacy. This leadership role includes strategic planning, staff oversight, regulatory compliance, coordination of clinical activities, workflow optimization, and maintaining high standards of medication management and patient care. The pharmacist oversees oral and injectable therapy pharmaceutical care plans, from initial patient evaluation and care-plan development through treatment delivery. The role coordinates with clinical providers to ensure pharmaceutical care is provided safely and promptly, dispenses medications according to professional standards, and maintains prescription, patient charge, and inventory records. The position also supports and adheres to McKesson’s Code of Ethics and Business Standards. The role leads the MID department, including pharmacists, technicians, and support staff; oversees daily operations; provides training and mentorship; conducts performance evaluations; and manages departmental budgets and resources as necessary. It also ensures compliance with pharmacy accreditation standards, maintains required documentation, and participates in accreditation and continuous quality improvement activities.

Requirements

Bachelor’s or Pharm.D. degree from an accredited school of pharmacy.
At least 2 years of experience as a registered pharmacist.
At least 1 to 2 years of prior supervisory and management experience.
Valid South Carolina state licensure as a Registered Pharmacist.
Strong knowledge of medication management and pharmacy operations.
Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team environment.
Proficiency in pharmacy information systems and technology.

Nice To Haves

Rheumatology background preferred.

Responsibilities

Conduct initial patient evaluations and workups, including reviewing disease status, anticipated therapy, health histories, and relevant patient data to optimize drug therapy.
Coordinate with physician staff and service providers to plan and implement patient care plans and ensure safe, timely delivery of drug therapy.
Maintain appropriate documentation in patient clinical charts, including communications with other healthcare professionals.
Establish therapeutic objectives and monitor outcomes, detecting adverse reactions and complications and recommending drug-therapy modifications when indicated.
Counsel patients and families about drug therapy, including the effects of food and alcohol and potential side effects.
Provide professional drug information and assistance to medical staff and assist with medication access.
Prepare and dispense medication orders; review new and repeat orders and perform quality assurance checks, including evaluating patient profiles and drug data for incompatibilities.
Verify patient information, physician authorization, insurance approval, prescription completeness, and correct dosage calculations, including conversions between metric and apothecary equivalents.
Organize and direct technicians’ workflow, verifying pharmaceutical preparation and labeling, order entries, charges, and inspections.
Properly dispose of hazardous materials or medications when necessary.
Participate in pharmacy teaching and in-service programs; receive new drug education and remain current on new information.
Monitor new drug regulations and inform staff; assist with developing policies, guidelines, counseling guides, and hazardous-drug handling processes.
Ensure record keeping complies with practice standards.
Develop and implement strategic plans for the MID department aligned with organizational goals.
Lead and supervise pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, and other support staff; oversee daily department operations and service quality.
Provide team training, mentorship, and professional development; conduct performance evaluations and implement improvement plans as necessary.
Manage departmental budgets and resources as necessary.
Ensure adherence to applicable pharmacy-services accreditation standards, maintain compliant documentation, and participate in accreditation and continuous quality improvement activities.