Pharmacist- Specialty Pharmacy (FT)

Prisma Health • Greer, SC

281d

About The Position

The Pharmacist in Specialty Pharmacy provides patient care through the provision of direct operational and/or clinical patient services. This role ensures the safe and appropriate use of medications by providing drug information, drug therapy monitoring, and distributive and supervisory pharmacy services in accordance with pharmacy departmental policy, standard practices, and state/federal laws. Regular communication with prescribers, office staff, patients/caregivers, and various healthcare and industry professionals is essential. The pharmacist may also participate in departmental or health system committees and provide education, with the allocation of time between operations and clinical services depending on staffing and overall pharmacy workload.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an ACPE-approved college of Pharmacy; PharmD preferred.
• No experience required.
• Licensed to practice as a Pharmacist or eligible to become licensed within 4 months of hire date in the state of employment.
• Thorough knowledge of medical and pharmacy terminology.
• Good mathematical, computer, and aseptic technique skills.
• Knowledge of State BOP/DHEC/DEA rules/regulations.
• Ability to handle urgent, stressful working conditions.

Responsibilities

• Provides accurate medication order-entry, drug distribution, drug administration, diagnostic testing, and patient care.
• Confirms the appropriateness of drug therapy for specialized patient populations including neonates, pediatrics, adolescents, adults, and geriatrics.
• Seeks to minimize turn-around-time for products and services.
• Performs patient education and patient care management.
• Reviews and evaluates prescriptions for safety, appropriateness, and clinical efficacy.
• Completes prior authorizations/appeals for medications using EMR data and/or direct contact with providers.
• Provides initial and ongoing education on medications including associated supportive care.
• Creates and monitors individual care plans for patients.
• Develops and maintains relationships with medical providers and office staff personnel.
• Refers patients to providers, other healthcare professionals, or community resources as needed.
• Participates in pharmacist 'on call' program where applicable.
• Provides timely responses to requests for drug information.
• Oversees pharmacy support personnel and verifies the accuracy of all tasks performed.
• Completes lab reviews, pharmacy consults, and provides clinical services with appropriate documentation.
• Acts as a liaison between pharmacy and assigned patient care area to solve distribution problems and monitor drug supplies.
• Provides experiential education and training for pharmacy technicians, students, and new team members.
• Represents the department in integrating pharmaceutical care throughout the patient's continuum of care.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree