Pharmacist
Aiken Regional Medical Centers
AIKEN, SC
5x8 hrs
Referral Bonus
$51+/hourOverview
- Start DateASAP
- Shift Breakdown5x8 hrs
- Facility InformationShort Term Acute Care211 bedsOracle Cerner
- SettingOnsite
Pay
Benefits
- Referral bonus
- Medical benefits
- Dental benefits
- Vision benefits
- Life insurance
- Health Care FSA
Description
Pharmacist
Aiken Regional Medical Centers, located in Aiken, South Carolina, is a 273-bed acute care facility providing quality healthcare to the residents of Aiken and surrounding communities. Aiken Regional Medical Centers has been ranked a top hospital in South Carolina by the Carolina Center for Medical Excellence for its treatment of heart attack, heart failure and pneumonia. Services provided at the hospital include emergency medical care, orthopedic surgeries, maternity, and behavioral health services.
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Position Description:
Responsible for demonstrating an expertise in clinical pharmacy practice and is able to serve as a resource in the provision of pharmaceutical care to patients in the acute care setting.
Job Duties:
- Interprets medication orders (verbal and written) and transcribes to computerized patient medication profiles accurately. Maintains accurate, complete pharmacy patient medication profiles.
- Maintains awareness of developments in pharmacy and health care that relate to job responsibilities and integrates them into their practice.
- Supports the pharmacy’s pharma-coeconomic efforts. Reviews the use of targeted medications for compliance with current pharma-coeconomic programs.
- Monitors drug therapy regimens for contraindications, drug-drug interactions, drug-food interactions, allergies, adverse reactions and appropriateness of drug, dosage form, regimen route, and therapeutic duplications.
- Assists with pharmacokinetic consult service and drug dosing regimens per hospital protocol.
- Provides clinical consultation and clarification to practitioners. Suggests appropriate, cost-effective therapeutic alternative to medical staff as needed.
- Supervises and directs pharmacy support personnel. Verifies the daily activities of pharmacy technicians. Verifies the accuracy of all orders, IV admixtures and chemotherapy prepared by the technician.
Benefit Highlights
- Challenging and rewarding work environment
- Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
- Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
- 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
- SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
- Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!
- Retention Bonus Program if offered.
- Loan Forgiveness Program if offered.
Qualifications
About Universal Health Services
One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. During the year, UHS was again recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; and listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located all over the U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom.
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Requirements:
- Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy required; Pharm.D. preferred.
- Prefer 1 – 3 years hospital experience.
- Current licensed pharmacist in South Carolina.
- Pyxis experience with knowledge of Pyxis reports preferred.
Facility
Aiken Regional Medical Centers
Pros
unit is traveler friendly. staff very friendly and helpful, they all believe in teamwork.
Cons
will get reassigned multiple times throughout the shift.
- Short Term Acute Care
- 211 beds
- Oracle Cerner
Employer
Aiken Regional Medical Centers
In 1917, Aiken socialites donated money to start the Aiken Hospital and Relief Society, known today as Aiken Regional Medical Centers®. Located in Aiken, South Carolina, which was named 2018's “Best Small Town in the South” by Southern Living Magazine, Aiken Regional Medical Centers is a 273 licensed-bed acute care hospital facility that offers a comprehensive range of specialties and services.
Aiken Regional receives more than 42,000 emergency room visits, performs nearly 9,000 surgeries and delivers over 1,100 babies each year. The hospital has more than 1,200 skilled healthcare/support professionals, a team of more than 200 multi-specialty physicians and volunteers to help the hospital continue to provide quality care.
At Aiken Regional Medical Centers, we're looking for exceptional people who share our vision and values, who share our focus on hard work, enthusiasm, teamwork, loyalty, trust and cooperation. We've embraced these traits and built a team of employees who consistently work to achieve the highest level of service excellence. People are our most valuable resource at Aiken Regional Medical Centers as we are committed to providing high quality acute care services to residents of the communities we serve. We are equally committed to offering our employees unlimited opportunity in an environment that encourages professional development.
About Aiken, SC
- Aiken's cost of living is slightly lower than the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
- Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living.
- Average summer highs are around 90°F, while winter lows can drop to around 33°F.
- Short term rentals are available in Aiken, and they are relatively easy to find due to the city's popularity with seasonal visitors and temporary residents.
- Aiken is car-friendly, with well-maintained roads and ample parking.
- Public transportation options are limited, so having a car is essential for getting around.
- Aiken has a diverse population with a wide age range.
- Common health issues in the area include allergies and respiratory conditions due to pollen.
- Aiken is also home to a growing community of travel nurses.
- Aiken offers a variety of restaurants, art galleries, and live music venues.
- Sports enthusiasts can enjoy golfing, equestrian events, and outdoor activities in the city's parks and nature reserves.
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