Pharmacist

Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services • Norman, OK

5d • $110,000 - $110,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Our ODMHSAS central pharmacy, based at Griffin Memorial Hospital and servicing multiple metro locations, is looking for a full-time Pharmacist to perform professional level work in filling and dispensing prescriptions. Potential for clinical emphasis. Examples of typical work duties include: Dispensing drugs, medications, narcotics, and other pharmaceutical supplies requisitioned by doctors, maintaining prescriptions files. Potentially periodically visiting wards to ascertain that emergency stock supplies are adequately stored and replenished supplies as necessary; checks patient charts for possible overdoses, drug interactions, side effects and proper papers; makes reports accordingly. Rejecting prescriptions containing dosage believed excessive; consulting with physician on revision of prescriptions; may require physician's release of responsibility on overdoses. Keeping abreast of current developments and literature; advising physicians of drugs and medications available and the use of alternate drugs.

Requirements

• Possession of a valid license to practice pharmacy in the State of Oklahoma.
• Three years of experience as a pharmacist.

Responsibilities

• Dispensing drugs, medications, narcotics, and other pharmaceutical supplies requisitioned by doctors, maintaining prescriptions files.
• Periodically visiting wards to ascertain that emergency stock supplies are adequately stored and replenished supplies as necessary.
• Checking patient charts for possible overdoses, drug interactions, side effects and proper paperwork; making reports accordingly.
• Rejecting prescriptions containing dosage believed excessive; consulting with physician on revision of prescriptions; may require physician's release of responsibility on overdoses.
• Keeping abreast of current developments and literature; advising physicians of drugs and medications available and the use of alternate drugs.

Benefits

• Great health insurance plus a generous benefits allowance.
• A wide choice of health insurance plans with no pre-existing condition exclusions.
• Options for healthcare and dependent care expenses.
• 11 paid holidays, 15 days of vacation, and 15 days of sick leave in the first year.
• Retirement Savings Plan with a generous company match.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Longevity Bonuses.
• Training Opportunities for CEU requirements.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed