Pharmacy Specialist

Job Description Summary

This pharmacy specialist will work primarily as part of an interdisciplinary team in a Level 4 Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. Pharmacy specialists are responsible for medication optimization, profile review, therapeutic drug monitoring, clinical monitoring and participation in a clinical on call program, medication stewardship, medication safety initiatives, teaching and precepting, and otherwise supporting the mission, vision and values of MUSC.

Entity

Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type​

Regular

Cost Center

CC000613 CHS - Pharmacy - IP (SJCH)

Pay Rate Type

Salary

Pay Grade

Health-34

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Work Shift

Job Description

1. Purpose: The Clinical Specialists provides distributive and clinical pharmacy services to the inpatients and outpatients of the Medical University Hospitals and clinics.

2. Requirements:

a. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES (Include physical and mental demands of the position-attach demands checklist if necessary:

i. The position of Clinical Pharmacy Specialist requires a doctoral degree in Pharmacy from an ACPE Accredited School of Pharmacy.

ii. Completion of a clinical pharmacy residency program: Two years of clinical or hospital pharmacy experience may substitute for the clinical pharmacy residency program.

b. LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS (If applicable to position):

i. SC Pharmacist License (or eligible for SC Pharmacist License)

ii. Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification: Must be BLS Certified within three months of hire date and maintain certification throughout employment.

3. Physical Requirements

• NOTE: The following descriptions are applicable to this section: 1) Continuous – 6-8 hours per shift; 2) Frequent – 2-6 hours per shift; 3) Infrequent – 0-2 hours per shift
• Ability to perform job functions while standing. (Continuous
• Ability to perform job function while sitting. (Frequent)
• Ability to perform job function while walking. (Continuous)
• Ability to climb stairs. (Frequent)
• Ability to climb ladders. (Infrequent)
• Ability to work indoors. (Continuous)
• Ability to work outdoors in all weather and temperature extremes. (Infrequent)
• Ability to work from elevated areas. (Infrequent)
• Ability to work in confined/cramped spaces. (Infrequent)
• Ability to perform job function from kneeling positions. (Frequent)
• Ability to bend at the waist. (Frequent)
• Ability to twist at the waist. (Frequent)
• Ability to squat and perform job functions. (Frequent)
• Ability to perform “pinching” operations. (Frequent)
• Ability to crawl while performing job functions. (Infrequent)
• Ability to fully use both hands/arms. (Continuous)
• Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders. (Continuous)
• Ability to fully use both legs. (Continuous)
• Ability to reach in all directions. (Continuous)
• Possess good finger dexterity. (Continuous)
• Ability to lift and carry 50 lbs., unassisted. (Frequent)
• Ability to lift /lower objects from floor level to height of 36 inches, to 50 lbs., unassisted. (Frequent)
• Ability to lift from 36 inches overhead 50 lbs. unassisted. (Frequent)
• Ability to push/pull objects to 50 lbs., unassisted. (Frequent)
• Ability to maintain 20/40 vision, corrected, in one eye or with both eyes. (Continuous)
• Ability to see and recognize objects close at hand. (Continuous)
• Ability to match or discriminate between colors. (Continuous)
• Ability to determine distance/relationship between objects; depth perception. (Continuous)
• Good peripheral vision capabilities. (Continuous)
• Ability to maintain hearing acuity, with corrections. (Continuous)
• Ability to perform gross motor functions with frequent fine motor movements. (Continuous)
• Ability to be qualified physically for respirator use, initially and as required. (Continuous)
• Ability to use automated mixing equipment. (Continuous)
• Ability to work overtime as required. (Continuous)
• Ability to work in a latex safe environment. (Continuous)
• Ability to maintain tactile sensory functions. (Continuous)
• Ability to maintain good olfactory sensory function. (Continuous)
• Ability to be qualified physically for respirator use, initially and as required. (Continuous) (Selected Positions)

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: Licensed as a Registered Pharmacist by the South Carolina Board of Pharmacy. Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or American Red Cross BLS for Healthcare Providers certification is required.

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

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