Pharmacist, FT Split Shifts

Prisma Health•Seneca, SC

About The Position

Provides direct operational and/or clinical patient services and ensures the safe and appropriate use of medications through drug information, drug therapy monitoring, distribution, and pharmacy supervisory services in accordance with departmental policies, 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. The pharmacist must meet departmental staff-development requirements and may participate in departmental or health-system committees and education. The balance of operational and clinical work depends on staffing and pharmacy workload. The pharmacist provides accurate medication order entry, drug distribution and administration, diagnostic testing, and patient care. The role includes reviewing prescriptions for safety, appropriateness, and efficacy; educating patients; managing patient care and individual care plans; completing medication prior authorizations and appeals; conducting lab reviews and pharmacy consultations; and documenting clinical services. The pharmacist oversees pharmacy support personnel, may serve as a lead or charge pharmacist, supports assigned patient-care areas, helps maintain proper medication storage and supplies, and provides experiential education and training to technicians, students, and new team members. The position may participate in an on-call program where applicable and performs other duties as 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 working.
Thorough knowledge of medical and pharmacy terminology.
Good mathematical, computer, and aseptic technique skills.
Knowledge of State Board of Pharmacy, 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, drug administration, diagnostic testing, and patient care.
Confirm the appropriateness of drug therapy for specialized patient populations, including neonates, children, adolescents, adults, and geriatric patients.
Minimize turnaround time for products and services.
Educate patients and provide patient-care management.
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 medication education, including education about 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.
Provide concise, applicable, and timely responses to drug-information requests.
Oversee pharmacy support personnel and verify the accuracy of their work.
May function as lead or charge pharmacist to monitor workload and workflow.
Complete lab reviews and pharmacy consultations, provide clinical services, and document them through departmental initiatives.
Act as a liaison between pharmacy and an assigned patient-care area, resolving distribution issues and monitoring 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 across the patient's continuum of care.
Perform other duties as assigned.