Pharmacist, Inpatient, PRN Variable Shifts

Prisma Health•Greer, SC

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Provides patient care through direct operational and/or clinical patient services. Ensures safe and appropriate medication use through drug information, drug therapy monitoring, medication distribution, and supervisory pharmacy services in accordance with departmental policies, standard practices, and state and federal laws. Communicates regularly with prescribers, office staff, patients and caregivers, and other healthcare and industry professionals. Meets departmental staff development requirements and may participate in departmental or health system committees and educational activities. The allocation of time between operations and clinical services depends on staffing and pharmacy workload. The pharmacist provides accurate medication order entry, drug distribution and administration, diagnostic testing, and patient care; confirms the appropriateness of drug therapy for specialized populations from neonates through older adults; and works to minimize turnaround time. Duties include patient education and care management, prescription safety and efficacy review, prior authorizations and appeals, medication education, individualized care plans, provider relationships, referrals, and participation in an on-call program where applicable. The role also provides drug information, oversees pharmacy support personnel, may serve as lead or charge pharmacist, completes lab reviews and pharmacy consults, supports assigned patient care areas, and provides experiential education and training. The pharmacist collaborates to integrate pharmaceutical care throughout the patient's continuum of care and performs other assigned duties.

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 working.
Thorough knowledge of medical and pharmacy terminology.
Good mathematical, computer, and aseptic technique skills.
Knowledge of State BOP, Department of Health, and DEA rules and regulations.
Ability to handle urgent and stressful working conditions.

Nice To Haves

PharmD preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide accurate medication order entry, drug distribution and administration, diagnostic testing, and patient care.
Confirm the appropriateness of drug therapy for specialized patient populations, including neonates, pediatrics, adolescents, adults, and geriatrics.
Seek to minimize turnaround time for products and services.
Provide patient education and patient care management.
Review and evaluate prescriptions for safety, appropriateness, and clinical efficacy.
Complete medication prior authorizations and appeals using EMR data and/or direct contact with providers.
Provide initial and ongoing medication and supportive-care education.
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.
Provide concise, applicable, and timely responses to drug information requests.
Oversee pharmacy support personnel and check and verify the accuracy of their work.
May function as lead or charge pharmacist to monitor departmental workload and workflow.
Complete lab reviews and pharmacy consults and provide and document clinical services through departmental initiatives.
Act as a liaison between pharmacy and assigned patient care areas to resolve distribution problems and monitor drug 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.