Pharmacist

Pharmacist Position

The Pharmacist will provide pharmaceutical care services to the patients of Conway Medical Center including oversight, monitoring, preparation, dispensing and proper documentation of patient medication therapy as well as providing drug information, patient information and oversight of information and dispensing systems. The Pharmacist will maintain appropriate records of dispensing and oversee and maintain the systems that charge or credit for medications and medication treatments. The Pharmacist will provide drug information and educate caregivers, patients and students regarding medications and their proper use and monitoring. The Pharmacist will ensure that appropriate medications are available for patients and properly procured, prepared, stored and maintained. Other duties include supervision of technical personnel who assist in preparation, maintenance and dispensing of drugs and supplies, provide support, education and oversight for investigational medications for patients; provide information regarding their preparation, labeling and availability within the medication system; maintain appropriate and required records and documentation for investigational drugs. All organizational staff, including this position, are specifically required as a condition of continued employment to make advance preparations for their families and pets in the event of weather emergencies such as Hurricanes and flooding threats. Any staff member can be determined as essential staff required to report to the facility during these events. In many cases this means reporting and sleeping at the facility before, during and after a weather emergency. By signing this job description, the staff member accepts this responsibility of readiness to report to work during any designated emergency staffing situation. CMC staff members operate as one team meeting the healthcare needs of our communities, thus this position will on occasion complete other duties as assigned beyond those designated in this primary job description which may include float coverage at an alternate facility, department or assignment.

Qualifications:

Experience: Previous experience in hospital pharmacy preferred.

Licensure/Certification/Registration: Currently licensed by the State of South Carolina Board of Pharmacy in good standing required. Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification must be obtained within six (6) months of employment.

Special Skills: Ability to work effectively and collaboratively with nursing colleagues, physicians, and department heads required. Exemplary core customer service skills strongly required. Strong organizational skills required. Strong PC skills required. Strong verbal and written communication skills required. Ability to consistently exercise independent judgement required.