Clinical Pharmacist

Houston Healthcare • Warner Robins, GA

21d

About The Position

Under the general direction of the Clinical Pharmacy Manager, the Clinical Pharmacist fulfills legal requirements for evaluating, selecting, procuring, and distributing drugs; counseling; and providing professional consultation. The role ensures compliance with state and federal regulations and Houston Healthcare policies. It interprets physician prescriptions and medication orders, compounds and dispenses prescribed medications and other pharmaceuticals and related products for patient care, and supervises technicians on duty during the shift. The pharmacist also participates in department Clinical and Quality Improvement programs.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Doctorate degree from an accredited School of Pharmacy.
• Previous hospital or retail pharmacy experience.
• Current licensure by the Georgia State Board of Pharmacy.
• AHA/ARC BLS certification required.
• AHA ACLS/ARC ALS certification required within 9 months of hire.
• Complete and maintain required stroke education/training as mandated by the HHC Primary Stroke Center / Acute Stroke Ready Designation policy.
• Ability to represent HHC in a positive and professional manner.
• Ability to maintain regulatory requirements and customer confidentiality.
• Ability to comply with organizational policies regarding ethical business practices.
• Ability to exercise judgment and interact with all types of people.
• Ability to maintain composure with irate customers and use time effectively.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, select, procure, and distribute drugs in accordance with legal requirements.
• Counsel patients and provide professional consultation.
• Ensure compliance with state and federal regulations and Houston Healthcare policies.
• Interpret physician prescriptions and medication orders.
• Compound and dispense prescribed medications, pharmaceuticals, and related products for patient care.
• Supervise technicians on duty during the shift.
• Participate in department Clinical and Quality Improvement programs.
• Use pharmaceutical equipment, including prescription balances, Laminar Flow Hoods, and compounding equipment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time