Pharmacist compounds and dispenses prescribed drugs per physician's instructions in a hospital or healthcare facility setting. Consults with medical staff about potential drug interactions, patient medical history, and the use of particular medications. Being a Pharmacist responds to questions from patients about medications and dosage instructions. Ensures that all required pharmacy data is recorded and maintained and complies with all regulatory, security and hospital procedures. Additionally, Pharmacist may supervise pharmacy technicians. Requires a doctorate degree in pharmacy (Pharm.D.). Typically reports to a manager. Requires Registered Pharmacist (RPh). Pharmacist's years of experience requirement may be unspecified. Certification and/or licensing in the position's specialty is the main requirement. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Pharmacist
Singing River Health System Hospital - Gulfport | Full-Time | Days |
15200 Community Road
Gulfport, Mississippi, 39503
United States
Position
Overview:
The Pharmacist interprets, fills and dispenses medications;
provides patient education material and other pharmaceutical supplies following
standard procedures and guidelines to fill prescriptions. They use pharmaceutical expertise for all
ages of patients; assists in maintaining and routinely inspecting an adequate,
secure and properly stored stock of medications and supplies; performs
therapeutic drug monitoring (TDM); and, Sub Acute Care functions. The Pharmacist performs other clinical and
non-clinical duties as required. Expectation
is for all performed duties to be in accordance with Singing River Health
System procedures and policies, accreditation organization, and governing
guidance and publications for health care employees
DISCLAIMER: This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all
responsibilities, duties, skills, efforts, requirements or working conditions
associated with the job. While this intends to be an accurate reflection of the
current job, management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that
other or different tasks performed as assigned.
Education:
Graduate from a School of Pharmacy accredited by the American
Council of Pharmaceutical Education required.
License:
Must be currently licensed as a Registered Pharmacist by the
Mississippi State Board of Pharmacy. Controlled substance registration required.
Certification:
N/A
Experience:
Hospital pharmacy experience preferred.
Reports to:
Director of Pharmacy; Pharmacy Operations Manager
Supervises:
Pharmacy Technicians & Students
Physical Demands:
Work is moderately active: involves sitting with frequent
requirements to move about the office, move about the facility, and to travel
to another facility within the SRHS service area. Work involves exerting a negligible amount of
force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects,
including the human body. Work involves
using repetitive motions: substantial movements of the wrists, hands and/or
fingers while operating standard office equipment such as computer keyboard
copier and 10-key.
Work involves being able to perceive the nature of sound at normal
speaking levels with or without correction; the ability to make fine
discriminations in sound. Work requires close visual and acuity and the ability
to adjust the eye to bring an object into sharp focus, i.e. shift gaze from
viewing a computer monitor to forms/printed material that are closer to compare
data at close vision.
Must be able to work for extended periods of time without
experiencing undue fatigue. Must be able
to work flexible hours.
Mental Demands:
Must demonstrate keen mental faculties/assessment and
decision making abilities. Must demonstrate
superior communication/speaking/enunciation skills to receive and give
information in person and by telephone. Must demonstrate strong written and verbal communication skills. Must possess emotional stability conducive to
dealing with high stress levels. Must
demonstrate ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
Attention to detail and the ability to multi-task in complex
situations is required. Must demonstrate
knowledge of community and government resources; policies and procedures for
social services and other relevant policies of the long-term care facility.
Special Demands:
Must possess superior customer service skills and professional
etiquette. Must possess proficient
knowledge and ability to use a computer (must be keyboard proficient) and other
office technology (i.e., telephone, fax, etc.). Must have knowledge of MS Excel. Must have working knowledge of MS Outlook, Word, and PowerPoint.