Mcleod Health

Clinical Pharmacy Specialist (Pharmacist) - Employee Pharmacy - MRMC - Florence

Mcleod Health • $100K — $120K *
Florence, SC 29501In-Person
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm D) degree from an accredited pharmacy school.
  • Current, unrestricted pharmacist license in South Carolina.
  • Completion of APhA Pharmacy-Based Immunization Delivery Program.
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
  • Strong knowledge of specialty pharmaceuticals and patient care.

Responsibilities

  • Serve as a key drug information resource for the health care team.
  • Contact providers promptly regarding prescription concerns.
  • Supervise pharmacy technicians for accurate service delivery.
  • Train pharmacy students and staff on relevant practices.
  • Resolve customer issues to enhance trust and loyalty.
  • Manage pharmacy inventory and financial transactions efficiently.
  • Counsel patients on medication therapy and side effects.

Benefits

  • Opportunities for professional development and continuing education.
  • Supportive team environment promoting collaboration.
  • Engagement in patient-focused care initiatives.
  • Access to pharmacy-related resources and technology.
  • Potential for career advancement within the organization.
Full Job Description
Job Description

Key Responsibilities:
  1. Serves as a drug information resource for members of the health care team.
  2. Contacts providers in a timely manner when there is a concern about a prescription related to a drug interaction, allergy, drug disease state interaction, and other circumstances as indicated.
  3. Provides supervision and direction to pharmacy technicians to ensure timely and accurate pharmacy services.
  4. Assists in the training and education of pharmacy students, pharmacy technician students, pharmacy technicians, and pharmacists.
  5. Handles and resolves customer issues, complaints and questions to build customer trust and loyalty.
  6. Manages inventory and monetary transactions for optimizing cost efficiency of the outpatient pharmacy.
  7. Counsels patients on their drug therapy to enhance compliance and identify side effects.
  8. Answers questions, administers vaccines, and provides OTC recommendations based on patient needs and evaluation of medication history and identified disease states.
  9. Assumes responsibility for investigating and resolving third-party payment issues.
  10. Works collaboratively with physician offices to obtain specialty prescriptions.
  11. Initiates a prior authorization in Cover My Meds if needed, and monitors until approved.
  12. Researches to find copay assistance if needed and assists in getting patients enrolled.
  13. Provides written and verbal consultation to the patient along with proactive management of any refills.
  14. Assumes responsibility for Medication Therapy Management cases assigned to our pharmacy.
  15. Performs additional duties as assigned to support departmental and organizational goals.


Qualifications:

Education & Experience:
  • Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm D) degree from an accredited school of pharmacy.


Licenses & Certifications:
  • Current, unrestricted license to practice pharmacy in the state of South Carolina.
  • Completion of APhA Pharmacy-Based Immunization Delivery Program.
  • Basic Life Support certification.

Essential Skills:
  • Knowledge of specialty pharmaceuticals, patient care and counseling, prior authorization management, third-party reimbursement, regulatory compliance, critical thinking, and relationship-building skills.


Requirements:
Degrees:
Doctorate Degree
Licenses and Certifications:
Pharmacist Registered

About Mcleod Health

McLeod Health is a not-for-profit, privately owned healthcare network in South Carolina. It was founded in 1906 and has grown to become one of the largest healthcare systems in the state. McLeod Health operates seven hospitals, including a children's hospital, and over 100 medical practices throughout the region. The network employs over 7,500 people and serves over 1.5 million patients annually. McLeod Health is committed to providing high-quality, compassionate care to its patients and improving the health of the communities it serves.
Learn more about Mcleod Health
Size
9,300 employees
Industry
Healthcare
Founded
1906
* Ladders Estimates

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