Pharmacist ; Midlands

Come join our team at the Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation (LLR) where you will experience work-life balance, great benefits, and an exciting career that supports the Agency’s mission to make South Carolina a safe place to work and live.

• You will conduct routine, complex, and sensitive investigations into violations of laws and regulations of the Pharmacy Practice Act, using established procedures for investigations.
• You will interview witnesses and respondents, document investigations, subpoena evidence, secure evidence, advice and assist with prosecution, and give sworn testimony at hearings.
• You will assist federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies, regulatory agencies, and professional licensing boards with relevant and related complaints.
• You will submit written reports of findings, prepare appropriate investigative documentation, and update applicable databases as appropriate.
• You will conduct inspections of permitted facilities, new facilities, and relocation of facilities, and other actions (including compounding and/or licensees) for the South Carolina Board of Pharmacy to ensure compliance with all state and federal statutes and regulations.
• You will respond to requests for interpretation and clarification of the laws governing the practice of pharmacy.
• You will perform other duties such as attending professional meetings, Board and committee meetings, assist in conducting training sessions and educational programs pertaining to the practice of pharmacy.

• A bachelor's degree in pharmacy or pharmacology or in the alternative, a Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm
  
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• MANDATORY REQUIREMENT:
  Must be a licensed pharmacist in South Carolina and in good standing.

• Minimum of five (5) years’ experience in regulatory, law enforcement, and the practice of pharmacy to include experience with sterile and non-sterile compounding.
• Significant recent experience in the practice of pharmacy for competent application of the principles of current pharmacy practice.
• Ability to conduct investigations and knowledge of legal principles, practices, and processes.
• Considerable knowledge and skill in the use of office equipment, computers, and computer software programs.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Thorough knowledge and understanding of federal and state laws governing the practice of pharmacy.
• Knowledge of inspection and investigative techniques, audit principles, practices, and procedures.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Ability to work effectively with the public, Board members, licensees, staff, other professionals, and other state and federal agencies at various levels of responsibility.
• Expertise in obtaining and disseminating information.

• Must have a valid South Carolina Driver's License and provide a 10-year MVR (Motor Vehicle Record) that complies with State and Agency Fleet guidelines.
• Must be able to drive a state or personal vehicle to complete job duties.
• Requires extended periods of standing, sitting, and/or driving and may require visiting facilities that are non-ADA compliant.
• Occasional work outside of normal Agency business hours.
• Frequent statewide travel required with occasional overnight travel.
• Daily telephone and computer use.
• May need to bend, stoop, kneel and lift, carry, move and/or position objects weighing up to 50 lbs.

The South Carolina Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation offers an exceptional benefits package for FTE positions that includes:

• Health, dental, vision,long term disability, and life insurance for employee, spouse, and children
• 15 days annual (vacation) leave per year
• 15 days sick leave per year
• 13 paid holidays
• Paid Parental Leave
• State Retirement Plan and Deferred Compensation Programs