Pharmacist - PRN
About The Position
The Pharmacist works in the Centralized Pharmacy at UAB St Vincent's Birmingham on a PRN schedule. The role assures the appropriate selection, dosing, administration, and dispensing of medication orders; reviews orders to identify, prevent, and resolve drug-related problems; and recommends formulary alternatives when appropriate. The Pharmacist compounds and dispenses medications, provides drug information and education to medical staff and patients, and communicates with physicians and other clinicians to facilitate care. The role also oversees technical personnel assisting with medication and supply preparation, maintenance, and dispensing; may serve as a preceptor for pharmacy students; may float to cover pharmacy needs; and provides patient counseling when required. UAB St. Vincent’s is part of UAB Medicine and serves Alabama through five hospitals and numerous clinics. Its care is guided by compassion, service, and respect, with attention to patients’ physical, psychological, social, and spiritual needs. The organization emphasizes teamwork and unity among more than 4,800 employees.
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.
- May float to provide coverage of pharmacy needs.
- Provide patient counseling efficiently and effectively when required.
Benefits
- For eligible positions: generous paid time off, paid parental leave, Associate Assistance Program, and Tuition Reimbursement Program.
