Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40

Work Shift:
Nights (United States of America)

HOURS:

Thursday - Wednesday, 9:00pm - 7:00am; 7 days on 7 days off

Job Summary: Provide professional pharmaceutical care for Roper St. Francis Healthcare inpatients and outpatients by establishing, practicing, and promoting high standards of quality care.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education: Graduate of an accredited A.C.P.E. College of pharmacy.

Experience: Previous hospital experience or suitable hospital experience during pharmacy education or internship is required.

Licensure/Certification: Licensed by the Board of Pharmacy to practice the profession of pharmacy in South Carolina.

Licensure/Certification: http://www.llr.state.sc.us/

Knowledge/Skills: Knowledge of professional pharmacy practices. Knowledge of hospital pharmacy medication distribution systems. Possesses skills necessary to monitor medication therapies in relation to the age of the patient to include pediatrics, adolescents, adults, and geriatrics. Skill in reading and interpreting the English language. Skill in identifying problems and recommending solutions. Skill in establishing and maintaining an effective working relationship with patients, hospital/medical staff, and the public. Ability to interpret, adapt, and apply guidelines and procedures. Ability to communicate clearly. Must be able to effectively supervise pharmacy supportive personnel.

Other: Requires prolonged standing or sitting. Requires frequent bending, stooping, or stretching. May require lifting up to 50 pounds. Requires eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity. Requires the ability to distinguish letters and symbols. Requires normal vision range. Requires working under stressful conditions and working irregular hours.

Contacts: Constant interaction with patients, family members, physicians, nurses, and other ancillary personnel.

Work Demands/Environment:

Work is performed in the patient care areas, decentralized and main pharmacies. Frequent standing, walking, sitting, bending, stooping. May require lifting or moving items up to 25 lbs. Frequent use of finger/hand dexterity and eye/hand coordination. Frequent reaching with hands/arms. Corrected hearing and vision to normal range. Requires visual acuity and normal color perception needed. Minimal risk of exposure to blood, body fluids or tissue. Possible exposure to infectious materials, communicable diseases and/or other conditions common to a healthcare environment. Possible exposure to toxic substances and pharmaceutical preparations. Ability to read and comprehend. Fast paced, high traffic work environment which may be interruptive and stressful. May be required to take call and/or work weekends/holidays based on the needs of the department. Requires the use of office equipment, such as computer terminals, personal computers, and telephones.

What we offer

• Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)
• Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HAS/FSA options, life insurance, mental health resources and discounts
• Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, and short- and long-term disability
• Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support

Benefits may vary based on the market and employment status.

Department:
Pharmacy - Acute Pharmacy - Berkeley Hospital