Pharmacist - SSC-Pharmacy

The University Of Mississippi USA • Jackson, MS

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About The Position

The University of Mississippi Medical Center is seeking a Pharmacist for the SSC-Pharmacy at the Main Campus in Jackson, MS. The primary responsibilities include filling prescriptions, dispensing medicines, and providing information to patients and health practitioners regarding medications. The pharmacist will also advise physicians on the selection, dosage, interactions, and side effects of medications. This position requires a Bachelor's degree or Pharm D from an accredited School of Pharmacy, and candidates must be licensed as a pharmacist in Mississippi or eligible for licensure prior to the hire date. Additionally, a controlled substance license is required.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or Pharm D from an accredited School of Pharmacy; experience cannot be substituted for educational requirement.
• Licensed as a pharmacist in Mississippi or eligible for licensure. Must be licensed prior to hire date.
• Possession of a controlled substance license or eligible for licensure. Must be licensed prior to hire date.
• Knowledge of drugs and their indications, contraindications, dosing, side effects, and proper administration.
• Knowledge of policies and procedures pertaining to the disbursement of pharmaceutical drugs.
• Skill in the use of personal computers and related software applications.
• Verbal and written communication skills.
• Interpersonal skills to interact with a wide range of constituencies.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and/or oversees the preparation and dispensing of prescription medications; assesses the identity, strength, and purity of medications.
• Advises physicians and other health practitioners on drug indications/contraindications, dosage, drug interactions, and side effects; provides other drug and pharmaceutical information as appropriate.
• Maintains records such as pharmacy files, patient profiles, inventories, and control records; maintains methods and manner of storage and recordkeeping systems to provide for safekeeping of pharmaceuticals.
• Supervises, trains, monitors, and coordinates the activities of pharmacy technicians.
• Oversees the acquisition and disbursement of drugs and medications to various locations.
• Plans, implements, and maintains procedures for mixing, packaging, and labeling pharmaceuticals according to policy and legal requirements to ensure quality, security, and proper disposal.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree