Pharmacist - PRN
UAB St. Vincent's•Birmingham, AL
•Onsite
About The Position
The Pharmacist works in the Centralized Pharmacy at UAB St Vincent's Birmingham on a PRN schedule. The role is responsible for ensuring medication orders are appropriately selected, dosed, administered, and dispensed; identifying and addressing medication-related problems; and supporting safe, effective patient care. The pharmacist may provide patient counseling, drug information and education, and coverage across pharmacy needs. The position also oversees technical personnel and may support pharmacy students as a preceptor.
Requirements
- Currently licensed as a Licensed Pharmacist by the Alabama Board of Pharmacy (ALBOP).
- Bachelor's or advanced degree in Pharmacy.
Responsibilities
- Assure the appropriate selection, dosing, administering, and dispensing of medication orders.
- Review and assess medication orders to identify, prevent, and resolve potential and actual drug-related problems.
- Recommend formulary alternatives when appropriate.
- Compound and dispense medications for accurate delivery to patients.
- Provide drug information and education to medical staff and patients.
- Communicate with physicians and other clinicians as necessary to facilitate care.
- Oversee technical personnel who assist in the preparation, maintenance, and dispensing of medications and supplies.
- Assist with academic functions, such as serving as a preceptor for pharmacy students.
- Float to provide coverage of pharmacy needs as needed.
- Provide patient counseling efficiently and effectively when required.
Benefits
- Generous paid time off (for eligible positions).
- Paid parental leave (for eligible positions).
- Associate Assistance Program (for eligible positions).
- Tuition Reimbursement Program (for eligible positions).
- Additional benefits may be available.
