Clinical Staff Pharmacist

Baptist•Southaven, MS

17h

About The Position

Provides age-specific pharmaceutical care and basic clinical services for assigned patient care areas. Contributes to goals, programs, quality assurance, performance improvement, and other activities for the unit, department, and hospital. Performs other duties as assigned. The role manages medication orders with attention to age-specific considerations and medication safety, participates in pharmacotherapeutic planning, prepares sterile products, provides drug information and education, and contributes to department and hospital initiatives. It also involves supervising and directing healthcare team members, participating in inter- and intra-departmental committees, and using automation appropriately to maximize safety and efficiency.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science (B.S.) or Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.).
Current, active, unrestricted pharmacy licensure for the appropriate state, or eligibility for licensure; must acquire licensure within 120 days of hire.
Basic computer literacy and communication skills.
Ability to interpret and understand written medication orders and reference materials, with accuracy and attention to detail.
Interpersonal skills and general clinical awareness.

Nice To Haves

One year of hospital pharmacy experience.
BLS and/or ACLS certification, advanced post-graduate training, or equivalent clinical experience.
Advanced computer order-entry literacy, Microsoft Office applications, and clinical experience.
High-level cognitive ability to interpret and understand written medication orders and reference materials.

Responsibilities

Manage medication orders, including age-specific considerations, to ensure medication safety through processing, preparation, and dispensing.
Participate in pharmacotherapeutic plan processes.
Manage own pharmacy practice effectively.
Supervise and direct healthcare team members.
Process and prepare sterile products for dispensing.
Contribute to goals, programs, and report cards for the unit, department, and hospital.
Provide drug information.
Provide education.
Participate actively on inter- and intra-departmental committees.
Maximize safety and efficiency through appropriate use of automation.
Complete assigned goals.
Perform other duties as assigned.