Pharmacist - Full Time

Ernest Health • Elgin, IA

7d

About The Position

The Pharmacist works at Midlands Regional Rehabilitation Hospital in Elgin, South Carolina, serving the greater Columbia area. The hospital provides inpatient rehabilitation for patients recovering from strokes, brain and spinal cord injuries, amputations, orthopedic injuries, and other debilitating conditions. The role supports the hospital’s rehabilitation care by consulting with nursing and medical staff on prescription orders, patient reactions, and medication-related errors or complaints; conducting drug utilization reviews; monitoring assigned drug therapies; and suggesting alternatives when appropriate. The Pharmacist also consults with physicians and physician groups about financial risk management related to prescribing and integrates the hospital’s mission and Guiding Principles into daily practice.

A current Registered Pharmacist license is required. Hospital-setting and supervisory experience are preferred. The position calls for knowledge of pharmacist regulations and standards of practice, clinical operations, computer skills, critical thinking, leadership, organization, communication, confidentiality, and quality and safety standards.

Requirements

• Current license as a Registered Pharmacist.
• Knowledge of and adherence to national pharmacist regulations and standards of practice.
• Knowledge of clinical operations and procedures.
• General computer skills, including data entry, word processing, email, and record management.
• Understanding of treatment costs and financial support as they relate to quality and efficiency.
• Strong critical thinking skills.
• Leadership skills in delegating, organizing, and educating coworkers and staff.
• Effective organizational and time management skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to maintain proper levels of confidentiality.
• Ability to work closely and professionally with others.
• Ability to maintain quality, safety, and/or infection control standards.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a hospital setting.
• Supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

• Consult with nursing and medical staff on prescription orders, patient reactions, and errors or complaints.
• Conduct drug utilization reviews and prepare drug review criteria for medical staff approval.
• Monitor drug therapies as assigned by medical staff and suggest alternatives as appropriate.
• Consult with physicians and physician groups concerning financial risk management related to prescribing.
• Integrate the hospital’s mission and Guiding Principles into daily practice.

Benefits

• PPO and High Deductible medical plan options.
• Flexible Spending Account and Health Savings Account options.
• Dental and vision coverage.
• 401(k) with employer matching.
• Life insurance.
• Short- and long-term disability.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Wellness Program with quarterly wellness challenges and participation incentives.
• Earned Time Off, accruing from the start date.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed