Performs professional pharmacy work in a state hospital, institution, or agency; or performs regulatory and law enforcement duties to ensure compliance with drug control regulations and statutes.
Some incumbents direct pharmacy activities and supervise pharmacy employees.
Compounds and dispenses pharmaceutical supplies by prescription. Dispenses pharmaceutical supplies. Conducts training sessions on drug interaction, storing, and packaging. Reviews patient drug profiles. Orders drugs and determines annual needs for agency bids. Verifies the quality and potency of drugs. Removes out-of-date and recalled drugs from inventory. Monitors drug utilization patterns of pharmacy clients. Supervises pharmacy employees and evaluates employee performance. Disseminates drug research information. Inventories pharmacy equipment and supplies regularly. Protects against pharmacy culpability. Develops policies and procedures to conform with government guidelines. Inspects the premises of pharmaceutical registrants to ensure compliance with all applicable state and federal statutes and regulations governing the proper management of controlled substances. Conducts accountability audits on existing stocks of controlled substances at registered locations. Assists federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies, regulatory agencies, and professional licensing boards with complaints, surveillance, search and seizure, or arrests related to improper management of controlled substances.
Knowledge of pharmaceutical principles, practices, equipment, and supplies. Knowledge of state and federal laws regulating pharmacology and the use of controlled substances. Skill in compounding drugs. Ability to detect contraindicated drug treatments. Ability to train other health care specialists. Ability to direct the operations of a pharmacy. Ability to represent the pharmacy in legal, budgetary, and personnel matters. Ability to communicate to others the kinds, uses, and potential effects of drugs. Knowledge of inspection and audit procedures. Knowledge of criminal and civil laws and procedures.
Licensure as a registered pharmacist by the South Carolina Board of Pharmacy. Some positions may require eligibility for certification as a law enforcement officer.
A bachelor's degree in pharmacy or pharmacology or completion of a Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD).