Pharmacist

Pharmacist

Are you an experienced hospital pharmacist looking for a rewarding daytime opportunity? Rx relief is currently seeking a highly skilled and dedicated Pharmacist to join our team near Lake City, SC. Under the general supervision of the Director, the Pharmacist will be responsible for having a working knowledge of all areas of pharmaceutical services provided by our facility. If you are passionate about patient care, medication safety, and clinical excellence, we want to hear from you!

Correctly prepare, sterilize, and label parenteral medications and solutions manufactured in the hospital, ensuring proper expiration dates and competency of staff handling large volumes. Accurately read, interpret, fill, and dispense all medication orders, including stat orders according to protocol. Ensure strict control and accountability for drugs dispensed to patients or floor stock, supply self-medications for appropriate patients, and dispense non-parenteral products. Check orders prepared by supportive personnel. Replace drugs removed from emergency carts and floor stock, charging appropriately, and issue drugs/supplies to other departments.

Maintain adequate drug supply at the pharmacy at all times, order appropriate quantities on a timely basis, and follow procedures for both routine and emergency procurement. Assure adequate control, distribution, and documentation of controlled substances as required by law and pharmacy policies. Oversee monthly removal of outdated medications for manufacturer returns and document all recalled drugs. Maintain an available stock of antidotes and emergency drugs in both the Pharmacy and patient care areas. Comply with all Federal and State Pharmacy laws, rules, and regulations, and complete the annual inventory process. Maintain the cleanliness and order of the Pharmacy, including checking and recording refrigerator temperatures. Conduct monthly inspections of assigned Pharmacy areas, patient care units, and other drug storage/dispensing areas.

Participate in patient drug therapy monitoring, checking regimens for contraindications, drug-drug/drug-food interactions, allergies, and appropriate dosing. Detect and report suspected adverse drug reactions, and provide clinical consultation/clarification to practitioners. Participate in quality assurance programs relating to drug utilization and effectiveness, including medication use review activities. Participate in the development and updating of the hospital formulary, ensuring professional staff have access to it. Participate in all Pharmacy and Therapeutics (P&T) Committee meetings and implement their decisions throughout the hospital. Review pharmaceutical policies and procedures to ensure consistency with current hospital practices. Support the Pharmacy's Econotherapeutic efforts.

Correctly record and document all dispensed drugs, fill/check unit dose charts, credit patients for returned drugs, and submit charges to the Business Office. Provide written guidelines to ensure all pharmaceutical requirements are met and maintain records necessary for drug control and accountability. Develop and participate in new employee training, orientation, and continuing education programs for Pharmacy staff and other healthcare professionals. Instruct and inform patients on discharge medications, providing written educational materials when necessary. Maintain confidentiality of patient and medical staff information, and manage computer systems/databases for billing and charging. Function as a role model and resource for staff, promoting positive inter/intra-departmental relationships and an environment of continuous quality improvement. Support accreditation through JCAHO and empower employees in appropriate decision-making and problem-solving. Perform other duties as assigned.