Pharmacist, PT Variable Shifts

Prisma Health•Columbia, SC

21h

About The Position

Provides patient care through direct operational and/or clinical services. Ensures the safe and appropriate use of medications through drug information, drug therapy monitoring, distributive and supervisory pharmacy services, following departmental policy, standard practices, and state and federal laws. The role requires regular communication with prescribers, office staff, patients and caregivers, and other healthcare and industry professionals, as well as meeting departmental staff development requirements. The pharmacist may participate in departmental or health system committees and provide education. The balance of operational and clinical work depends on staffing and pharmacy workload. The pharmacist provides accurate medication order entry, drug distribution, drug administration, diagnostic testing, and patient care; evaluates drug therapy for specialized patient populations ranging from neonates to geriatrics; and works to minimize turnaround time for products and services. Duties include patient education and care management, prescription review, prior authorizations and appeals, medication education, care planning, provider relationship development, referrals, and participation in an on-call program where applicable. The position also provides timely drug information, oversees pharmacy support personnel and verifies their work, and may serve as a lead or charge pharmacist. The pharmacist completes lab reviews, pharmacy consults, and documented clinical services; serves as a liaison with assigned patient care areas on distribution and medication storage matters; trains pharmacy technicians, students, and new team members; and collaborates to integrate pharmaceutical care throughout the patient's continuum of care. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree from an ACPE-approved college of Pharmacy.
Licensed to practice as a Pharmacist, or eligible to become licensed within four months of hire, in the state where the team member works.
Thorough knowledge of medical and pharmacy terminology.
Good mathematical, computer, and aseptic technique skills.
Knowledge of State BOP/DHEC/DEA rules and regulations.
Ability to handle urgent, stressful working conditions.

Nice To Haves

PharmD preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide accurate medication order entry, drug distribution, drug administration, diagnostic testing, and patient care.
Confirm the appropriateness of drug therapy for specialized patient populations, including neonates, pediatrics, adolescents, adults, and geriatrics.
Work to minimize turnaround time for products and services.
Educate patients and manage patient care.
Review and evaluate prescriptions for safety, appropriateness, and clinical efficacy.
Complete medication prior authorizations and appeals using electronic medical record data and/or direct contact with providers.
Provide initial and ongoing education about medications and related supportive care.
Create and monitor individual patient care plans.
Develop and maintain relationships with medical providers and office staff.
Refer patients to providers, other healthcare professionals, or community resources as needed.
Participate in the pharmacist on-call program where applicable.
Respond to requests for drug information with concise, applicable, and timely information.
Oversee pharmacy support personnel and check and verify the accuracy of their work.
As applicable, function as lead or charge pharmacist to monitor workload and workflow.
Complete lab reviews and pharmacy consults and provide and document clinical services through departmental initiatives.
Act as liaison between pharmacy and assigned patient care areas to resolve distribution problems and monitor medication supplies and storage.
Provide experiential education and training for pharmacy technicians, students, and new team members.
Represent the department in collaborative efforts to integrate pharmaceutical care throughout the patient's continuum of care.
Perform other duties as assigned.