Pharmacist I - Part Time - Inpatient Pharmacy

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences • Little Rock, AR

23h

About The Position

The pharmacist I works under minimal supervision to assess, prepare, dispense, and assist in coordinating all day-to-day dispensing functions of the pharmacy in a timely and accurate manner. The pharmacist will use their knowledge, skills, and clinical judgment through reviewing orders to ensure safe and effective medication therapy. They will evaluate the appropriateness of dose, route and formulation, allergies, medication interactions, monitoring, etc. The pharmacist will have frequent communication with other healthcare professionals as a drug information resource and provide educational information to ensure great patient care. They will report adverse drug events and medication safety events. They will document interventions in the medical record. The pharmacist will work as a team member to efficiently and accurately perform day-to-day work along with any additional tasks or projects to help achieve departmental goals.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy plus 1 year of experience working as a pharmacist (or pharmacy intern) in a retail or hospital setting.
• Pharmacist license through the Arkansas State Board of Pharmacy or eligible for AR licensure.

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 prescriber's orders and detects appropriateness of therapy; prepares and dispenses medications.
• Prepares sterile admixtures using proper aseptic technique.
• Prepares chemotherapy according to departmental policies and procedures.
• Answers client questions regarding prescription renewal, dosage, and side effects.
• Serves as a primary or co-preceptor for rotational students; provides formal, in-depth training of students and new staff.
• Assists with development of educational materials and in-services for staff development.
• Directs, advises, and instructs staff in assigned area in all activities pertaining to job duties and functions.
• Assists leadership in all aspects of pharmacy operations in area of assigned responsibility.
• Serves as a liaison between the pharmacy service line and the assigned practice area.
• Promotes a safe working environment by adhering to UAMS patient safety plan.
• Ensures equipment and facilities are used, calibrated, and maintained properly.
• Other duties as assigned.

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