In conjunction with the Pharmacy Management Team, forecasts, develops, and manages department-specific requirements of clinical pharmacy, including legal and other regulatory requirements.
In coordination with Human Resources, oversees and ensures compliance and adherence with all staff training requirements to stay up-to-date on policies and procedures.
Utilizes best practice models to direct patient care activities as a member of the multidisciplinary healthcare team.
Provides accurate medication order-entry, drug distribution, and patient care (which may include point of care testing). Confirms the appropriateness of drug therapy as it relates to the care of specific, specialized patient populations. Seeks to minimize turn-around-time for products and services.
Actively participates in or leads department and institutional committees and projects.
Actively participates in the provision of health education including didactic and experiential training programs as well as education for nursing, pharmacy and medical staff, and the medical residency program.
Serves as a primary preceptor for the Tandem Health-University of South Carolina PGY-1 pharmacy residency program and participates in academic and administrative activities related to the program.
Provides concise, applicable, timely responses to requests for drug information.
Acts as liaison between pharmacy and assigned patient care area solving distribution problems and monitoring drug supplies for proper storage, etc.
Remains available to dispense in either Tandem Health pharmacy on an as-needed basis.
Expands clinical services, policies, and/or processes to facilitate the management of patients with chronic conditions.
Directly supervises, assigns, and reviews work of all Clinical Pharmacists and Clinical Pharmacy Interns. Oversees the lead MI-Tech and Mi-tech team.
Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
Education and Experience:
PharmD preferred.
Possess current licensure to practice pharmacy in the State of South Carolina.
Completion of an ASHP-accredited PGY-1 Residency required.
At least three (3) years' experience as a Registered Pharmacist with at least 2 of those in the ambulatory care setting preferred.
Board Certification Preferred
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