Clinical Pharmacist

Houston Healthcare • Warner Robins, GA

22d

About The Position

Under the general direction of the Clinical Pharmacy Manager, the Clinical Pharmacist fulfills legal requirements related to the evaluation, selection, procurement, and distribution of drugs, as well as counseling and professional consultation. The pharmacist ensures compliance with state and federal regulations and Houston Healthcare policies; interprets physician prescriptions and medication orders; and compounds and dispenses prescribed medications, pharmaceuticals, and related products for patient care. The role supervises technicians working during the shift and participates in departmental 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 and training as mandated by the HHC Primary Stroke Center / Acute Stroke Ready Designation policy.
• Ability to represent HHC positively and professionally; maintain regulatory requirements and customer confidentiality; comply with organizational policies on ethical business practices; exercise judgment; interact with diverse people; remain composed with irate customers; and use time effectively.
• Ability to use pharmaceutical equipment, including a prescription balance, Laminar Flow Hoods, and compounding equipment.

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 Clinical and Quality Improvement programs established by the department.
• Maintain required stroke education and training under the stated HHC policy.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time