Emergency Services Clinical Pharmacy Specialist

Job Description Summary

The Clinical Specialists provides distributive and clinical pharmacy services to the emergency services patients of the Medical University Hospitals and clinics.

Entity

Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type​

Regular

Cost Center

CC000612 CHS - Pharmacy - IP (Main)

Pay Rate Type

Salary

Pay Grade

Health-34

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Work Shift

Job Description

• Participates as an integral member of the patient care team. Assists with therapeutic decisions such as drug product selection, drug dosing, and therapeutic drug monitoring.
• Develops patient care plans in concert with the medical team.
• Recommends therapy or alternative approaches based on interpretation of relevant medical literature and clinical experience.
• Makes verbal or written recommendations in a clear, succinct, and appropriate manner.
• Interviews patients and conducts physical assessments to determine medical history, previous medication use, present medical condition, and response to therapy. Does so in a tactful, appropriate manner.
• Interprets laboratory and other patient-specific data to develop treatment plans and to monitor response to therapy.
• Applies pharmacokinetic principles in order to achieve efficacious, safe, and economical pharmacotherapeutic regimens.
• Responds to therapeutic queries posed by physicians and other health care providers.
• Identifies drug-related problems such as complications resulting from drug therapy (ineffective therapy, allergic reactions, drug interactions, and adverse drug reactions). Initiates the necessary actions.

Additional Job Description

Minimum Training and Education: Doctor of Pharmacy or a bachelor's degree in pharmacy. Completion of a pharmacy residency preferred.

Required Licensure, Certifications, Registrations: SC Pharmacist License (or eligible for SC Pharmacist License) Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification: Must be BLS Certified within three months of hire date and maintain certification throughout employment.

Schedule: The schedule will be a balanced, rotating schedule of first (approximately 8a-4p) and second (approximately 2p-10p) shifts. Limited off-line time will be provided to help the specialist complete departmental projects, research, and other expectations outside of bedside care. Weekend expectations include every fifth weekend. Major and minor holidays will be shared amongst the group.

If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us!

The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by state laws and/or federal regulations. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment based upon applicable qualifications, merit and business need.

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