Pharmacist

Southern Regional Medical Center • Riverdale, GA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Inpatient Pharmacist, also referred to as an Acute Care Pharmacist or Hospital Pharmacist, works in the Inpatient Pharmacy at Southern Regional Medical Center in Riverdale, Georgia. Under the supervision of the Pharmacy Director, the pharmacist prepares, dispenses, and manages medications for hospital patients. The role works closely with doctors, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to promote safe, effective, correctly dosed medication therapy and to monitor for side effects and drug interactions.

This is a full-time position with a variable mid shift, listed as 1:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. The schedule is an 8-hour shift and includes one weekend day shift every five weeks.

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 specified as required in 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, 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, 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, Emergency Department, Oncology, Perioperative Services, and Geriatrics.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time