Pharmacist - Roper Hospital

Roper St. Francis Healthcare • Charleston, SC

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Provide professional pharmaceutical care for Roper St. Francis Healthcare inpatients and outpatients by establishing, practicing, and promoting high standards of quality care.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited A.C.P.E. College of pharmacy.
• Previous hospital experience or suitable hospital experience during pharmacy education or internship is required.
• Licensed by the Board of Pharmacy to practice the profession of pharmacy in South Carolina. Licensure/Certification: http://www.llr.state.sc.us/
• Knowledge of professional pharmacy practices.
• Knowledge of hospital pharmacy medication distribution systems.
• Possesses skills necessary to monitor medication therapies in relation to the age of the patient to include pediatrics, adolescents, adults, and geriatrics.
• Skill in reading and interpreting the English language.
• Skill in identifying problems and recommending solutions.
• Skill in establishing and maintaining an effective working relationship with patients, hospital/medical staff, and the public.
• Ability to interpret, adapt, and apply guidelines and procedures.
• Ability to communicate clearly.
• Must be able to effectively supervise pharmacy supportive personnel.
• Requires prolonged standing or sitting.
• Requires frequent bending, stooping, or stretching.
• May require lifting up to 50 pounds.
• Requires eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity.
• Requires the ability to distinguish letters and symbols.
• Requires normal vision range.
• Requires working under stressful conditions and working irregular hours.
• Constant interaction with patients, family members, physicians, nurses, and other ancillary personnel.
• Work is performed in the patient care areas, decentralized and main pharmacies.
• Frequent standing, walking, sitting, bending, stooping.
• May require lifting or moving items up to 25 lbs.
• Frequent use of finger/hand dexterity and eye/hand coordination.
• Frequent reaching with hands/arms.
• Corrected hearing and vision to normal range.
• Requires visual acuity and normal color perception needed.
• Minimal risk of exposure to blood, body fluids or tissue.
• Possible exposure to infectious materials, communicable diseases and/or other conditions common to a healthcare environment.
• Possible exposure to toxic substances and pharmaceutical preparations.
• Ability to read and comprehend.
• Fast paced, high traffic work environment which may be interruptive and stressful.
• May be required to take call and/or work weekends/holidays based on the needs of the department.
• Requires the use of office equipment, such as computer terminals, personal computers, and telephones.

Responsibilities

• Clinical Skills
• Inpatient/Outpatient Dispensing
• Computer Order Entry/Computer Skills
• Management of Workflow/Supervision
• Quality Assessment and Improvement/Training/Education and Professional Knowledge
• Controlled Substances Dispensing and Record Keeping/Special Projects
• Performs other job duties and responsibilities as required.

Benefits

• Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)
• Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HAS/FSA options, life insurance, mental health resources and discounts
• Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, and short- and long-term disability
• Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support
• Benefits may vary based on the market and employment status.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees