Pharmacist I Part Time - Inpatient Pharmacy

University of Arkansas • Little Rock, AR

21h

About The Position

A Pharmacist I works under minimal supervision to assess, prepare, dispense, and help coordinate day-to-day pharmacy dispensing functions accurately and in a timely manner. The pharmacist reviews medication orders using clinical judgment to support safe and effective therapy, including evaluating dose, route, formulation, allergies, interactions, and monitoring needs. The role communicates frequently with other healthcare professionals, provides drug information and education, reports adverse drug and medication safety events, and documents interventions in the medical record.

The pharmacist contributes to team operations and departmental projects, supports pharmacy education and staff development, advises staff in the assigned area, and serves as a liaison between the pharmacy service line and the assigned practice area. The role also helps maintain a safe working environment, follows applicable pharmacy laws and policies, and ensures pharmacy equipment and facilities are properly used, calibrated, and maintained.

Requirements

• Certification as a licensed Registered Pharmacist by the State of Arkansas, or eligibility for licensure by the State of Arkansas.
• Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy.
• At least 1 year of experience working as a pharmacist or pharmacy intern in a retail or hospital setting.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Reviews and interprets prescribers’ orders and determines the appropriateness of therapy.
• Prepares and dispenses medications.
• Prepares sterile admixtures using proper aseptic technique.
• Prepares chemotherapy according to departmental policies and procedures.
• Answers questions from physicians and nurses.
• Serves as a primary or co-preceptor for College of Pharmacy rotational students and provides in-depth training to students and new staff.
• Assists with developing educational materials and in-services for staff development.
• Directs, advises, and instructs staff in the assigned area regarding job duties and functions.
• Assists leadership with pharmacy operations in the assigned area of responsibility.
• Serves as a liaison between the pharmacy service line and the assigned practice area.
• Works as part of a team and with all shifts, contributing positively to team morale.
• Addresses problems involving the medication-use process or normal pharmacy operations.
• Promotes a safe working environment by adhering to the UAMS patient safety plan and policies.
• Adheres to pharmacy laws, regulations, and policies.
• Ensures equipment and facilities are used, calibrated, and maintained properly, including Baxa, KitCheck, and Pyxis.
• Completes assigned cleaning duties and documents them appropriately.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Communicates drug information and educational information to healthcare professionals.
• Reports adverse drug events and medication safety events.
• Documents interventions in the medical record.

Benefits

• 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 contribution matched by UAMS up to 10%.
• Basic life insurance up to $50,000.
• Career training and educational opportunities.
• Merchant discounts.
• Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using the UAMS pharmacy.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level