Staff Pharmacist

Little River Medical Center•Myrtle Beach, SC

About The Position

Staff Pharmacist (Full-Time) POSITION SUMMARY The staff pharmacist will work under the direct supervision of the center’s Chief Pharmacy Officer and will assist the Chief Pharmacy Officer in the daily operations of the Pharmacy location where they are scheduled to work at. The staff pharmacist is responsible for providing pharmaceutical services in accordance with the policies and procedures of LRMC, Federal and State regulations, pharmacy, and ethical standards. The pharmacist performs duties under the supervision of the Pharmacy Director and is responsible for compounding and dispensing medications, maintaining drug utilization records and patient profiles, consulting with prescribers, counseling patients, the receiving and storage of pharmaceuticals. WHY LRMC: Little River Medical Center is a non-profit community health center within Horry County. At Little River Medical Center, we strive to offer exceptional health services and deliver quality, compassionate care to everyone. We provide a wide range of affordable health and support service for every family.

Requirements

To perform this job successfully, a person must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required to perform this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities the ability to perform these essential functions.
A degree of Bachelor of Pharmacy or Doctor of Pharmacy is required.

Nice To Haves

It is preferred but not required that a candidate would have a minimum of two years of work experience and previously served as a “Pharmacist in Charge.”

Responsibilities

Having excellent communication and managerial skills to work professionally and amicably with patients/patient representatives and fellow employees while performing the duties of being the staff pharmacist to achieve desired results.
Being computer literate and having the ability to learn software programs that are essential in performing the duties of being the staff pharmacist will include but not be limited to the pharmacy software system and the Center’s Electronic Medical Record.
Being able to execute the duties required of being a staff pharmacist which include performing all duties at prescription drop off, production, verification and pick-up.
Directing staff appropriately and conducting activities during the Center’s fiscal year which supports the business model of the pharmacy to meet the goals of Center.
Being able to maintain patient confidentiality always.
Participating in staff meetings, in-service trainings, and continuing education activities as necessary to be able to further improve being a pharmacist or learning new ways the Center wishes the staff pharmacist to expand its offerings of pharmacy services to patients.
Assists in the maintenance of all aspects of the LRMC pharmacy program in strict accordance with Federal/State regulations, LRMC policies, ethical and professional standards.
Assists in the maintenance of adequate pharmacy inventory.
Fills, compounds, and dispenses medications as prescribed.
Maintains current and accurate computerized patient medication profiles.
Performs patient medication counseling in accordance with OBRA guidelines.
Provides consultation to the medical staff.
Maintains all required pharmaceutical/prescription files and records.
Maintains a system of accountability for controlled substances.
Ensures that funds and supplies are utilized efficiently and effectively.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Participates in quality assurance monitoring.