Pharmacist- Weekend - PRN (Outpatient OTP)

Acadia Healthcare • Ridgeland, SC

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Outpatient MAT Opioid Treatment Program (OTP) Seeking: Pharmacist PRN Hours: Saturdays 6:30 AM - 9:00 AM May need to work 1 additional day during the week. Our Team: Ridgeland Comprehensive Treatment Center, located in Ridgeland, SC , is part of Acadia Healthcare's Comprehensive Treatment Centers, the leading provider of medication-assisted treatment in the nation. Our nursing team provides compassionate, high quality safe and efficient medication dispensing to patients that are seeking recovery from Opioid Use Disorder. Your Job as a Pharmacist: The Pharmacist is responsible for the accountability of prescription medications to patients and maintenance of accurate records; provides expertise in the safe use of prescription medications in an outpatient clinic setting .

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in pharmacy from an accredited college or university required.
• No history of alcohol or drug misuse for a period of three years before employment.
• Familiarity with Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT), including the safe handling, administration, and documentation of methadone, buprenorphine, and naltrexone.
• Knowledge of regulatory compliance requirements (e.g., DEA, 42 CFR Part 2, HIPAA, and Joint Commission standards) related to controlled substances and patient care.
• Proven ability to collaborate within a multidisciplinary team, including physicians, counselors, case managers, and support staff, to ensure coordinated, patient-centered care.
• Understanding of clinical best practices related to substance use treatment, including trauma-informed care and harm reduction principles.
• Must have a current Pharmacist License in the state of South Carolina.

Nice To Haves

• Prefer previous experience in behavioral health or substance use disorder treatment.

Responsibilities

• Fills prescriptions, verifies instructions from physicians on the proper amounts of medication to give to patients
• Checks whether prescriptions will interact negatively with other drugs that a patient is taking or any medical conditions the patient has
• Instructs patients on how and when to take a prescribed medicine and informs them about potential side effects they may experience from taking the medicine
• Advises patients about general health topics, such as diet, exercise, managing stress, and on other issues, such as what equipment or supplies would be best to treat a health problem
• Teaches other healthcare practitioners about proper medication therapies for patients
• Completes insurance forms and work with insurance companies to ensure that patients get the medicines they need
• May oversee the work of pharmacy technicians and/or pharmacists in training (interns)
• Keeps required federal, state, local or corporate records, and does other administrative tasks necessary for the professional practice of pharmacy in a clinic
• Performs other duties as assigned

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees