Pharmacist

Job Title: Inpatient Hospital Pharmacist

Employer: Rx relief

Location: Near Greenland, SC

Position Type: Full-Time Contract

Schedule: Day Shift | 8 Hours/Day | 5 Days/Week

Compensation: $66.00 – $78.00 per hour (commensurate with experience)

About Rx relief

Rx relief is a leading specialty pharmacy staffing firm dedicated to placing qualified pharmacy professionals in premier healthcare environments. We partner with acute care and community hospitals to match skilled clinicians with assignments that fit their clinical background and career goals, backed by dedicated recruitment and support specialists.

Position Summary

Rx relief is seeking an experienced, proactive Hospital Pharmacist for an immediate day-shift opportunity near Greenland, SC. Working under pharmacy leadership, the Pharmacist will support day-to-day inpatient operational and clinical workflows utilizing the EPIC electronic health record. Core areas of focus include clinical pharmacokinetics, antimicrobial stewardship, sterile IV preparation, medication reconciliation, and multidisciplinary discharge counseling.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Consultations & Direct Patient Care

Perform end-to-end medication reconciliation, gathering Prior to Admission (PTA) medication histories from patients, family members, or outpatient pharmacies to generate accurate discharge medication profiles.

Deliver direct discharge medication counseling and provide tailored, written medication education materials to patients and caregivers.

Support hospital Antimicrobial Stewardship initiatives by interpreting culture and susceptibility data to optimize therapy for conditions such as pneumonia, urinary tract infections (UTIs), and skin and soft tissue infections (SSTIs).

Manage and monitor targeted therapeutic regimens, including Pharmacokinetic dosing protocols (e.g., aminoglycosides, vancomycin) and Anticoagulation dosing services.

Routinely review patient profiles for contraindications, drug-drug interactions, food-drug interactions, allergies, and therapeutic appropriateness; detect and document adverse drug reactions (ADRs).

Provide drug information, pharmacokinetic recommendations, and clinical clarification to attending physicians and nursing staff.

Order Verification & Sterile Compounding Operations

Review, interpret, and verify inpatient medication orders in EPIC, maintaining efficient turnaround times for both STAT and routine orders.

Prepare, sterilize, and label parenteral medications, large-volume solutions, and non-parenteral products manufactured within the facility according to USP standards.

Ensure all compounded sterile preparations feature appropriate beyond-use dating (BUD) and that compounding competencies are maintained.

Supervise pharmacy technicians and supportive staff, verifying cart fills, automated dispensing cabinet replenishment, unit-dose repackaging, and floor stock.

Inventory Management & Regulatory Oversight

Maintain adequate inventory levels; initiate routine purchasing, execute emergency procurement protocols, and assist with annual physical inventory counts.

Oversee controlled substance distribution, maintaining complete audit trails, disposal logs, and shift reconciliation records in compliance with DEA and state regulations.

Conduct monthly inspections of pharmacy inventory and patient care storage areas; monitor and log refrigeration and ambient temperatures daily.

Maintain emergency medication supplies, replenishing code carts, rapid response boxes, and antidotes while ensuring accurate patient billing.

Manage medication recall procedures, monthly sweeps for expired or expiring stock, and coordinate returns to manufacturers.

Quality Assurance & Departmental Operations

Participate in Pharmacy & Therapeutics (P&T) Committee activities, formulary updates, and medication utilization evaluations (MUEs).

Champion continuous quality improvement (CQI) to maintain survey readiness and support hospital accreditation standards (e.g., The Joint Commission / JCAHO).

Support econotherapeutic initiatives by identifying and recommending cost-effective therapeutic alternatives.

Participate in departmental orientation, staff development, and cross-training for pharmacy and interdisciplinary healthcare teams.

Maintain patient confidentiality, secure system records, and process accurate charges and credits.

Qualifications & Requirements

Licensure: Active, unrestricted Pharmacist license in the State of South Carolina.

Experience: Minimum of 2 years of recent hospital pharmacy experience required.

EHR System: Demonstrable proficiency and hands-on experience using EPIC software is required.

Certifications: Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.

Education: Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy or Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) from an accredited pharmacy school.

Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to lead clinical discharge discussions and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams.

Benefits & Support

Competitive hourly pay ($66.00 – $78.00/hr).

Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance options.

Responsive, dedicated staffing specialist providing hands-on support through onboarding and the duration of your assignment.

How to Apply

To apply for immediate consideration, please submit your updated resume detailing your inpatient hospital and EPIC experience, or contact an Rx relief recruiter directly.

Compensation / Pay Rate (Up to): $70.00 Per Hour