Hospital Pharmacist
Florence, SC
HumanEdge Travel Healthcare
5x8 hrs, Days

Job Opportunity: Pharmacist

Job Details

• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Specialty: Pharmacist
• Required Years of Experience: Minimum 2 years of recent hospital experience
• Prior Travel Experience: Not explicitly required

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain adequate drug supply and manage procurement, including emergency medications.
• Complete annual inventory and manage removal of outdated medications.
• Prepare, sterilize, label, and dispense medications, including parenteral products.
• Ensure compliance with federal and state pharmacy laws and regulations.
• Maintain strict control and documentation of all dispensed drugs, including controlled substances.
• Conduct monthly inspections of pharmacy and patient care areas where drugs are stored or administered.
• Participate in development and updating of hospital formulary and provide it to professional staff.
• Provide education and training for pharmacy staff and other healthcare professionals.
• Counsel and instruct patients on discharge medications, including providing written materials as needed.
• Participate in quality assurance programs related to drug utilization and effectiveness.
• Monitor patient drug therapy for contraindications, interactions, allergies, and appropriateness.
• Support antimicrobial stewardship efforts and pharmacokinetic dosing management.
• Participate in Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee meetings and implement decisions.
• Maintain confidentiality of patient and medical staff information.
• Utilize EPIC system for medication reconciliation and billing functions.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Successful completion of all educational requirements for state licensure.
• Current state licensure as a pharmacist.
• BLS certification if required by the state.
• EPIC experience required.
• Strong communication skills for gathering medication histories and discharge counseling.
• Clinical knowledge in antimicrobial stewardship (e.g., UTI, pneumonia, SSTI) and anticoagulation dosing management/monitoring.

Work Environment and Values

• Commitment to patient and employee safety.
• Adherence to safety policies and procedures.
• Team-oriented with a focus on quality improvement and accreditation standards.
• Role model for workplace behaviors and positive inter/intra-departmental relationships.

This position is ideal for a pharmacist with hospital experience seeking a contract role focused on comprehensive pharmaceutical services, patient safety, and clinical pharmacy practice.