Pharmacist
Southern Regional Medical Center•Riverdale, GA
•Onsite
About The Position
The Inpatient Pharmacist, also referred to as an Acute Care Pharmacist or Hospital Pharmacist, prepares, dispenses, and manages medications for hospital patients under the supervision of the Pharmacy Director. The pharmacist works closely with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to support safe, effective, and correctly dosed medication use and to monitor for side effects and drug interactions. This is a per diem (PRN), as-needed position with variable shifts and hours at Southern Regional Medical Center in Riverdale, Georgia.
Requirements
- Current state Registered Pharmacist license.
- Bachelor of Science degree in Pharmacy.
- APhA Immunization Certification.
- BLS certification.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in hospital pharmacy operations.
- Doctor of Pharmacy degree.
- BLS and ACLS certification are listed as preferred; BLS is also required under the facility-specific requirements.
Responsibilities
- Conduct patient interviews to obtain accurate and complete medication histories during admission or transitions of care.
- Review and verify physician medication orders for appropriateness, dosage, route of administration, frequency, and potential drug interactions.
- Ensure medication orders comply with hospital protocols, clinical guidelines, and patient-specific factors such as renal function, allergies, and weight.
- Prepare and dispense medications accurately, including IV admixtures, unit-dose medications, and controlled substances, following safety and sterility protocols.
- Monitor medication therapies and provide clinical recommendations to optimize therapeutic outcomes and minimize adverse drug events.
- Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to develop and adjust patient-specific medication plans.
- Coordinate daily pharmacy operations to support efficient medication distribution and inventory management.
- Provide pharmaceutical care to inpatient units including General Medicine/Surgery, Intensive Care Units, Obstetrics & Gynecology, Pediatrics, the Emergency Department, Oncology, Perioperative Services, and Geriatrics.
