Pharmacist I PRN - Perioperative Pharmacy

University of Arkansas System • Little Rock, AR

20h • Onsite

About The Position

A Pharmacist I at UAMS works under minimal supervision to assess, prepare, dispense, and coordinate day-to-day dispensing functions in a timely and accurate manner. This role involves utilizing knowledge, skills, and clinical judgment to review orders, ensuring safe and effective medication therapy by evaluating dose appropriateness, route, formulation, allergies, and medication interactions. The pharmacist will frequently communicate with other healthcare professionals as a drug information resource, provide educational information for optimal patient care, and report adverse drug events and medication safety events, documenting interventions in the medical record. They are expected to be a team member, efficiently performing daily tasks and projects to achieve departmental goals, and assisting with technician and student supervision/direction related to dispensing functions and workflow prioritization based on immediate and changing needs.

Requirements

• Certification as a licensed Registered Pharmacist by the State of Arkansas, or eligibility for licensure by the State of Arkansas

Nice To Haves

• Graduate of an ACPE-accredited School of Pharmacy with a Pharm.D.
• 2 years of applicable pharmacy experience

Responsibilities

• Reviews and interprets prescribers' orders and detects appropriateness of therapy; prepares and dispenses medications.
• Prepares sterile admixtures using proper aseptic technique.
• Prepare/handle hazardous medications (including chemotherapy) and controlled substances according to departmental policies and procedures.
• Answers questions from physicians and nurses.
• Utilize their knowledge, skills, and clinical judgment to provide effective and safe patient care.
• Report adverse drug events and medication safety events, and document interventions in the medical record.
• Will have frequent communication with other healthcare professionals as a drug information resource and provide educational information to ensure optimal patient care.
• Assists leadership in all aspects of pharmacy operations in the area of assigned responsibility.
• Serves as a liaison between the pharmacy service line and the assigned practice area.
• Works well as part of a team and with all shifts.
• Displays a positive attitude that contributes to the overall morale of the pharmacy team.
• Corrects, rather than ignores, problems involving any issues within the medication use process or normal operation of the pharmacy.
• Promotes a safe working environment by adhering to the UAMS patient safety plan and ensuring compliance with policies.
• Adheres to pharmacy laws, regulations, and policies.
• Ensures equipment, technology, and facilities are used, calibrated, and maintained properly (Hexmodal, KitCheck, Pyxis, cleanroom, etc).
• Completes assigned cleaning/compliance/documentation appropriately.
• Other duties as assigned, including staffing at sites at the UAMS Little Rock campus that are covered by the pharmacy for perioperative services.

Benefits

• Health: Medical, Dental and Vision plans available for qualifying staff and family
• Holiday, Vacation and Sick Leave
• Education discount for staff and dependents (undergraduate only)
• Retirement: Up to 10% matched contribution from UAMS
• Basic Life Insurance up to $50,000
• Career Training and Educational Opportunities
• Merchant Discounts
• Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using UAMS pharmacy

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees