Pharmacist (PRN) | Float to Gulfport and Pascagoula

Singing River Health System • Gulfport, MS

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

At Singing River Health System, caring isn’t just part of the job — it’s in our DNA. Whether we’re saving lives, supporting behind the scenes, or showing up for our community, we bring the energy, heart, and hustle every single day. With pride, passion, and commitment, we will improve health and save lives in our community every day. This position will float to the Pascagoula and Gulfport Hospital Pharmacy for PTO and holiday coverage as needed. The Pharmacist interprets, fills and dispenses medications; provides patient education material and other pharmaceutical supplies following standard procedures and guidelines to fill prescriptions. He/She uses pharmaceutical expertise for all ages of patients; assists in maintaining and routinely inspecting an adequate, secure and properly stored stock of medications and supplies; performs therapeutic drug monitoring (TDM); and, Sub Acute Care functions. The Pharmacist performs other clinical and non-clinical duties as required. Expectation is for all performed duties to be in accordance with Singing River Health System procedures and policies, accreditation organization, and governing guidance and publications for health care employees.

Requirements

• Graduate from a School of Pharmacy accredited by the American Council of Pharmaceutical Education required.
• Must be currently licensed as a Registered Pharmacist by the Mississippi State Board of Pharmacy.
• Controlled substance registration required.
• Must have de-escalation training completed by the end of position orientation (90 days); must have appropriate level of de-escalation training.
• Work involves using repetitive motions: substantial movements of the wrists, hands and/or fingers while operating standard office equipment such as computer keyboard copier and 10-key.
• Work involves being able to perceive the nature of sound at normal speaking levels with or without correction; the ability to make fine discriminations in sound.
• Work requires close visual and acuity and the ability to adjust the eye to bring an object into sharp focus, i.e. shift gaze from viewing a computer monitor to forms/printed material that are closer to compare data at close vision.
• Must demonstrate keen mental faculties/assessment and decision making abilities.
• Must demonstrate superior communication/speaking/enunciation skills to receive and give information in person and by telephone.
• Must demonstrate strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Must possess emotional stability conducive to dealing with high stress levels.
• Must demonstrate ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Attention to detail and the ability to multi-task in complex situations is required.
• Must have strong analytical and interpersonal skills.
• Must be able to assume responsibility for a variety of functions and work with the realization that errors may have serious consequences to patient care.
• Must be a team player and be able provide guidance to pharmacy technicians and pharmacists.
• Must possess superior customer service skills and professional etiquette.
• Must possess proficient knowledge and ability to use a computer (must be keyboard proficient) and other office technology (i.e., telephone, fax, etc.).
• Must have knowledge of MS Excel.
• Must have working knowledge of MS Outlook, Word, and PowerPoint.

Nice To Haves

• Hospital pharmacy experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Interprets, fills and dispenses medications.
• Provides patient education material and other pharmaceutical supplies following standard procedures and guidelines to fill prescriptions.
• Uses pharmaceutical expertise for all ages of patients.
• Assists in maintaining and routinely inspecting an adequate, secure and properly stored stock of medications and supplies.
• Performs therapeutic drug monitoring (TDM).
• Performs Sub Acute Care functions.
• Performs other clinical and non-clinical duties as required.
• Ensures all performed duties are in accordance with Singing River Health System procedures and policies, accreditation organization, and governing guidance and publications for health care employees.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level