Clinical Pharmacist

Clinical Pharmacist

7 on 7 off position with hours 10:30am-9pm

Decentralized unit-based Clinical Pharmacists are valued team members working in patient care areas optimizing patient medication therapies by monitoring drug selection, drug dosage, frequency, food/drug allergies, drug-drug interactions and duplication, medication reconciliation and discharge medications. They are a resource for drug information and education for physicians, nurses, and patients. Also, dose medications under protocols. They also round with Intensivists and Hospitalists playing an active role making recommendations for therapies and changes in therapies.

Responsibilities

Demonstrates the ability to detect problems with drug therapy regimens and recommends suggestions to physicians or nursing staff to resolve drug therapy problems or enhance patient outcomes.

Provides medication instruction to patients. Discusses new drug product information or other relevant drug information with pharmacists and technicians, physicians and nurses.

Provide aminoglycoside and vancomycin dosing and monitoring for all hospital patients. Provide Coumadin dosing and monitoring for all those consulted.

Write TPN orders for all hospital patients, except neonates, while keeping the physician and dietary apprised of the patient's needs.

Is responsible for IV to PO conversions, adjusting drug dosages per renal function and auto-substitutions per policy.

Performs related duties as required.

Qualifications

Required:

• Education: Bachelor's Degree in Pharmacy with 5 years Clinical Experience or Doctorate of Pharmacy is required
• Experience:
  • 5 years Clinical Experience for Pharmacist with a Bachelor's Degree in Pharmacy; OR
  • Pharmacist with a Doctorate of Pharmacy who has completed rotations
• Licensure/Certification: South Carolina license required

• Preferred:
  • Licensure/Certification:
    • Residency trained and Board certification is preferred
    • American Heart Association BLS required, must be obtained within 7 days of hire
    • ACLS required within orientation period

About Us

Piedmont Medical Network is committed to providing exceptional patient care in a supportive and collaborative environment. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to work with advanced technology and be part of a healthcare community dedicated to making a positive impact on the lives of our patients.

At Piedmont Medical Network, we understand that our greatest asset is our dedicated team of professionals. That's why we offer more than a job we provide a comprehensive benefit package that prioritizes your health, professional development, and work-life balance. The available plans and programs include:

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
• Generous paid time off
• Career development and continuing education opportunities
• Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
• Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status