Pharmacist-Nonexempt

Medical University of South Carolina•Columbia, SC

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The primary responsibility of the staff pharmacist is to ensure the accurate, age appropriate and timely preparation of all medication orders. The pharmacist is responsible for the supervision of pharmacy technicians, interns and students. The pharmacist facilitates the day to day operations of the pharmacy and performs other duties as assigned. The pharmacist will perform specific clinical functions in accordance with written policies and procedures. The pharmacist will provide drug information/education to patients, medical and hospital staff, as required. This position reports to the Director of Pharmacy. 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.

Requirements

Doctor of Pharmacy or a Bachelor's degree in pharmacy
Licensed as a Registered Pharmacist by the South Carolina Board of Pharmacy
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) required, either a certification from an American Heart Association (AHA) BLS for Healthcare Providers (or AHA recognized equivalent) or an American Red Cross CPR/AED for Professional Rescuer and Healthcare Provider
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 climb stairs. (Infrequent)
Ability to work indoors. (Continuous)
Ability to work outside in temperature extremes. (Infrequent)
Ability to work from elevated areas. (Frequent)
Ability to work in confined/cramped spaces. (Frequent)
Ability to perform job functions from kneeling positions. (Infrequent)
Ability to bend at the waist. (Continuous)
Ability to twist at the waist. (Frequent)
Ability to squat and perform job functions. (Frequent)
Ability to perform "pinching" operations. (Frequent)
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 overhead. (Frequent)
Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders. (Continuous)
Ability to fully use both legs. (Continuous)
Ability to use lower extremities for balance and coordination. (Frequent)
Ability to reach in all directions. (Continuous)
Ability to lift and carry 50 lbs. unassisted. (Infrequent)
Ability to lift/lower objects 50 lbs. from/to floor from/to 36 inches unassisted. (Infrequent)
Ability to lift from 36" to overhead 25 lbs. (Infrequent)
Ability to exert up to 50 lbs. of force. (Frequent)
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 rotating shifts. (Frequent)
Ability to work overtime as required. (Frequent)
Ability to work in a latex safe environment. (Continuous)
Ability to maintain tactile sensory functions. (Continuous)
Ability to maintain good olfactory sensory function. (Continuous)
Ability to be qualified physically for respirator use, initially and as required. (Continuous)

Nice To Haves

Completion of a pharmacy residency preferred.

Responsibilities

Ensure the accurate, age appropriate and timely preparation of all medication orders
Supervise pharmacy technicians, interns and students
Facilitate the day to day operations of the pharmacy
Perform other duties as assigned
Perform specific clinical functions in accordance with written policies and procedures
Provide drug information/education to patients, medical and hospital staff, as required
Compound and dispense prescribed drugs per physician's instructions in a hospital or healthcare facility setting
Consult with medical staff about potential drug interactions, patient medical history, and the use of particular medications
Respond to questions from patients about medications and dosage instructions
Ensure that all required pharmacy data is recorded and maintained and complies with all regulatory, security and hospital procedures